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Do you “over-inflate” your tires by a few psi?
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:50 am
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:50 am
For instance, if the recommended cold tire psi for tires on your car/truck/suv is 32psi, do you go up to 34-35psi or do you stick perfectly to the recommendation?
This post was edited on 12/5/20 at 10:52 am
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Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:52 am to Roll Tide Ravens
The metric system is your friend.
Embrace it.
Embrace it.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:53 am to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:
Do you “over-inflate” your tires by a few psi?
For instance, if the recommended cold tire psi for tires on your car/truck/suv is 32psi, do you go up to 34-35psi or do you stick perfectly to the recommendation?
You work for the government, son?
I refuse to answer your personal questions.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:53 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Stick to recs. Was always told overinflation, particularly in the summer, can cause issues on tire wear on the center tread.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:53 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Yes
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:54 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Under inflate for better traction
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:54 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I do because I’m a badass. My father in law nearly had a heart attack watching me do this very thing last week 
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:55 am to RummelTiger
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You work for the government, son?
No, I want to enjoy my life.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:56 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Yes. I put 40 in my tires that ask for 35-38.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:57 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Yes. Will make your car a little tighter with understeer in cornering situations, but the fuel economy benefits are worth it
Posted on 12/5/20 at 10:57 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I tend to inflate to the tire’s spec, not the vehicle’s. If I notice uneven wear across the center tread, I’ll back off a few psi.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:00 am to go_tigres
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Under inflate for better traction
Works for a drag dire but reduces traction (except in snow) on a modern road tire on asphalt/concrete.
Proper inflation is the only correct answer for 99% of average users with road tires. Over or under inflation reduces the contact patch and causes poor tire wear.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:08 am to BluegrassBelle
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Was always told overinflation, particularly in the summer, can cause issues on tire wear on the center tread.
What about winter?
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:09 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Yes because I can’t stand that stupid light coming on.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:15 am to Roll Tide Ravens
36-38 psi
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:19 am to Roll Tide Ravens
You probably don’t follow directions well do you?
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I inflated my tires just today so I’m eagerly awaiting to know if I fricked up or not
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Under inflate to about 18psi to keep from feeling floaty.
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:21 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Nice try Mr. NTSB man...
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:31 am to Roll Tide Ravens
As does low psi causes poor mpg, it also seems too high psi causes tires to bounce more / give bumpier ride on crappy roads and therefore reduce mpg...
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