Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:34:30 -0400
Reply-To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject: Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
In-Reply-To: <20090315211324.65FAC1165C4@hamburg.alientech.net>
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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/