At 05:04 PM 3/15/2009, Rob wrote... >Nope you are wrong on this one, several years at >a front end shop showed what DOES happen when >running tires under inflated. No doubt on this issue in my mind. Running at less than "maximum" does not imply under inflated. No way, no how. Thinking that the maximum pressure stamped on the sidewall is the proper inflation pressure for any vehicle to which that tire might possible be mounted is simple ignorance. Repeating the error when it's pointed out is simple stupidity. "Goodyear retailers should only recommend the vehicle manufacturer's correct air pressure as outlined on the Vehicle Tire Information Door Placard. In many cases, negative factors such as poor ride or irregular wear could occur if maximum air pressure is recommended to customers...No matter what the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall, only recommend the air pressure as highlighted on the Vehicle Tire Information Door Placard. " - http://www.goodyear.com/cfmx/web/gov/police/tire_inflation.cfm "Many people believe that the proper or most suitable air pressure is the one molded on the sidewall of the tire (such as 35 psi or 44psi). This is not correct. Inflation pressure listed on the tire is the maximum pressure for the tire. Remember, the car, not the tire sidewalll markings, determines the correct inflation pressure. Check the vehicle placard for recommended tire pressure." - http://www.toyotires.ca/tireinfo/Maxload&Infl.asp "The number on the tire is the maximum allowable air pressure — not the recommended pressure for that tire when used on your vehicle." - http://cars.cartalk.com/content/advice/tirepressure.html "Always inflate tires to the car manufacturer's recommendations as shown in the owner's manual. The label on the tire sidewall is not the normal running pressure." - http://www.wheels.ca/Tire%20Talk/article/244927
"Very seldom will the tires be inflated to their
maximum pressure." -
http://www.procarcare.com/icarumba/resourcecenter/encyclopedia/icar_resourcecenter_encyclopedia_tires2.asp
"automakers typically recommend an inflation
pressure well below the tire's maximum air
pressure. Follow the advice on the vehicle's
placard." -
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/tires/how-to-read-a-tire-1205/overview/
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