MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 83

Tyre pressures
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Maximum weight
Normal car weight
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GT
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Maximum weight
5.60-148
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155SR-14
Cross-ply tyres Radial-ply tyres
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Weiahts
Front
21 Ib./sq. in.
(1.48 kg./cma)
21 Ib./sq. in.
(1.48 k g . / ~ m . ~ )
Front
19 lb./sq. in.
(1.34 kg./cm?)
19 Ib./sq. in.
(1.34 kg./crn.')
Rear
24 lb./sq. in.
(1.69 kg./crn.=)
26 Ib./sq. in.
(1.83 kg./cmP)
Rear
22 Ib./sq. in.
(1.55 kg./cm.*)
24 Ib./sq. in.
(1.69 kg./cme)
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Total weight
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Distribution
condition
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rnding
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20 Ib./sq. in.
(1.4 kg./cm.=)
20 Ib./sq. in.
(1.4 kg./cm.*)
fuel tank and all
optional extras
It is recommended that for sustained speeds at or near the maximum the above tyre pressures
are
increased by 6 Ib./sq. in. (.42 kg./~m.~).
Tourer
t -
24 Ib./sq. in.
(1.69 kg./cma)
26 Ib./sq. in.
(1.83 kg./cm2)
2,347 lb.
(1065 kg.:
Tyre size 165SR-14
Pressures as Tourer
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Kerbside weight
including driver
and passenger
2,647 lb.
(1201 kg.:
Maximum weight
condition-refer
Maximum permissible towing
weight
2,797 lb.
(1269 kg.:
1,680 lb.
(762 kg.)
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Maximum towbar hitch load
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Maximum roof rack load
Front
1,680 lb.
100 lb.
50 lb.
NOTE: Due consideration must be given to the overall weight carried when fully loading the car.
Any load carried on a luggage rack (Tourer) or roof rack (GT) or downward load from a towing
hitch must also be included in the maximum loading.
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