Silverstreak Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I spent some time readin on 100mpg.ca and noted that the author pressured his tires up to 43/44 psi for his high mpg runs. Of course this fine, tire wear wise, for the odd tankful at low speed. However for everyday driving what is the tire pressure u are running on for max mileage but still avoiding wearing out the center of the tread face prematurely? thx SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smart65 Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 I think the 29 psi suggested in the manual is what smart calculated as optimal. I personally am running 32 psi at the present. There was a poll some time back on this very topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macgyver Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Of course if you didn't want to think of tire pressure again... might I suggest the Tweel? www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=309 www.gizmag.com/go/3603/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilgladstone Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The 30-34psi range seems to be optimal. The higher for better mileage and use on good roads; the lower for better handling and seat-of-pants comfort, especially on poor pavement or unpaved roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100MPGUS Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Most will disagree with me but the Max Pressure that is stamped on the tire is what I use for all my cars and bikes for the last 20 years, with no problems with tire wear. You will feel the road more but it will improve your MPG's. I even go over on my S-10 PU, it says 44, I put 50. Rolls forever, and I can get 30 MPG at 55mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilgladstone Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Not a lot of disagreement, Gus. That's pretty much what everybody says. As for the tire wear question, that will depend on road and tire quality/composition, temperature extremes, and your own driving style. And as to exceeding manufacturer's maximum inflation pressure... there's plenty of trouble out there on the roadway; no point asking for more. And since I pay heavily for insurance, I'd like to actually be covered in the case of an accident due to burst tires. B:sun: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thx for your comments.....I running 32 and it's surprising how much harsher the ride is just upto this level from 29.....I'll stick with 32 except for a road trip where I'm going to fill and try 35 psi just see if if it rolls further. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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