Tom, I've seen what happens when tires are run under the "max". The tire manuf do not specify a 'min' for the tires and the problems are settled by lawyers. That is reality. I'm done. Later, Rob
At 3/15/2009 03:19 PM,Tom Hargrave wrote: >I don't believe anyone is calling you a liar or stupid. > >There is a difference between underinflated, inflated to vehicle specs and >the number on the sidewall. > >Underinflated is running with pressure low enough to cause tire sidewall >damage. > >The number on the sidewall is the maximum tire pressure, also the pressure >the tire should be inflated to if running at maximum load. > >Somewhere in the middle is the vehicle specs and because no vehicle runs >tires at max load rating, more often than not this value is less than what >is on the sidewall. > >While there is nothing wrong with running max tire pressure - they will just >run harder & possibly wear the centers faster, the vehicle manufacture chose >the values he did based on the design of the car and these pressures will >give the ride the owner expects out of the car. > >Thanks, >Tom Hargrave >www.kegkits.com >256-656-1924 > |
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