At 3/15/2009 01:45 PM, Mike S wrote: >At 03:13 PM 3/15/2009, Rob wrote... >>If you put a tire on that calls for a max of 60 psi and you are >>running it at 40 psi it has 30% less pressure than it should, that >>adds up to heat. > >Definitely NOT. "Maximum" has nothing to do with "recommended" or >"correct." If using the type of tire recommended by the manufacturer >(size and load rating), also use their recommended pressure. >"Maximum" means "do not exceed." In most cases, correct pressure is >significantly less. > >There are multiple ways of determining proper pressure if running a >non-standard size, but in all cases, the manufacturer's >recommendation is going to be closer than the maximum pressure >stamped on the sidewall. 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. Good luck.
Rob becida@comcast.net |
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