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Tire Inflation
SirPeale:
Been meaning to ask this. Should I inflate the tires on my car to the value rated on the side of the tire, or what it states in my vehicles handbook?
I've always done the value on the tires, but recently I've been thinking I'm dead wrong about that.
Would it also depend on the size of the tire? For example, you can use several different sized 13" tires on my car, according to the fine people @ the tire store.
Bones:
Definitely the recommendations of the vehicles handbook.
JODY:
Then there was the Ford Explorer debacle where Ford recommended a lower inflation rate than the tire manufacturers recommended. Lower inflation rates can smooth the ride by allowing the tires to absorb more of the roughness of the road, but it also increases friction that can reduce gas mileage and increase heat buildup (that may cause blowouts).
As long as it is within the recommended limits of the tire, you can vary depending on preference. I like to air mine closer to the tire maker's recommendations...just a ride preference as I don't like that smooshy ride.
Bones:
What are we talking about Peale? A couple of PSI difference between the two ratings?
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: BrokenBones1 on April 02, 2005, 07:25:34 pm ---What are we talking about Peale? A couple of PSI difference between the two ratings?
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Well, on my van the tire is rated for 44PSI on the front, and 35 in the back. I checked the manual and it states 35 for front and back.