Date:         Thu, 2 Jul 2015 17:18:34 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: specific tire pressure question...
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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Hmmm..... .  I guess.  I admit that I am not as mechanically astute as lots of others.  I always kind of thought the engineers who designed a vehicle knew what they were doing when they paired tires and wheels with the vehicle, and determined the tire pressure that was needed to provide for stability and safety with that combination.  So, I stick with the wheels they said, the size and capacity tires they said, and the pressures they said.  Maybe I could do better, but my life depends on this being right, and not being as mechanically astute as some others, I'll stick with this.

mcneely

---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> The best way to arrive at your "best" tire pressures is to experiment.
> Vehicles, drivers and loads, and personal preference in the "feel" you
> like...you'll only know after you mess around a little if indeed you've got
> the pressures as good as you can.  As little as a pound or two can make the
> difference.  I keep t.p.s in my owner's manual on a blank page.   Add a few
> lbs and see...is it better?  add a few more,  better still, or worse?
> Write it down, each change.  Doesn't take much work, and it'll end up being
> the best handling YOU can get from your van...if anyone posts
> numbers...start with them....go from there...
> On Jul 2, 2015 10:49 AM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a specific question regarding tire pressure... not a general one
> > with tire brand, load range etc etc... I have read all that at nauseam...
> >
> > I have 14" OEM alloy on my Carat with General Grabber AT2  - 27x8.5R14LT...
> >
> > anyone has the same set up and what pressure do you put Front and Rear...?
> >
> > I have now 40 Front and 45 Rear...
> >
> > with that I have some problem in moderate to strong winds... I am thinking
> > going lower but not sure,
> >
> > thanks in advance...
> >

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David McNeely