At 3/15/2009 02:34 PM, Mike S wrote: >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. Wow, I'm a liar and stupid and called that in public on the list? Maybe I'm just blind and didn't see what I saw? What an asshole. No matter I'm done, I know what happens when tires are under inflated, I have seen it often. My advice is to buy the best tires you can, if you really want to know what's happening weigh your van (so you know what's happening) and then buy the best tires you can afford.
Rob becida@comcast.net |
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