Correct shocks please?

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TDJohn
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Re: Correct shocks please?

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Limier wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:31 pm
wolfe10 wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:16 am Post your axle weights and tire make/model if you like and we can verify PSI.
Unfortunately I can’t get actual axle weights until our lockdown ends. GVM is 22500lb. Tires are a mixture: Continental
Radial GS on the front, Toyo M120z & Giti GAL817 on the rear. (Not my choices, that’s what was there)

Thank you
Well, in the meantime, with a mix bag of tires like that, I would strongly suggest to check the date codes of the tires. Being that you are in a different country, I don't if they even have date codes similar to what we have in US. I would suggest doing some research for your region regarding this. In any case, depending on the climate, your tires should not be older than 7 to 8 years old. After that point, the odds of a dangerous blowout start going up exponentially...
John
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Re: Correct shocks please?

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Yes, in North America, the complete DOT code which is molded into only one sidewall of each tire shows the date the tire was made.

The last 4 digits indicate the WEEK and YEAR.
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Correct shocks please

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Re Bcs, when correct spring rate/set up are selected, they are no stiffer than the STI shocks and springs, but way more fun when needed
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Re: Correct shocks please?

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wolfe10 wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:38 am Yes, in North America, the complete DOT code which is molded into only one sidewall of each tire shows the date the tire was made.
The last 4 digits indicate the WEEK and YEAR.
https://tinyurl.com/y6ef34dh
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