Put my Q on the scale yesterday

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1qckser
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I wieghed my Q on Thursday, with a little over a 1/4 tank of fuel, leather, and the HICAS setup, and the BBS wheels with me in the car it came in @ 4268 lbs, I came in @ 211 lbs, for a car that packs that much size the Q sure is impressive, it just magnifys the superior design of the car. Also I came across a set of 300ZTT wheels, I put one on the scale also, with the 245/45/16 Yokohama on it came in at 48 lbs.


Q45tech
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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl

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See why I use 4300 pounds in all my calculations and you only have a total of 900 pounds load capacity with a full tank and luggage.............the tires can only support [1521 @44psi] 1140 x4 or 4560 lbs at 33 psi [HOT] so another 300 pounds of passengers or a full tank and another heavy guy and you are over loaded at the factory 29 psi [COLD] setting! We set all Q [44 psi max] tires a 34-35 psi inside our shop at each sevice............every customer counts.

Modern tires just are not as strong as the 90 era oem Michelin Sport XGTV top of the line unit...........even though they list the same rating!


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