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Old 05-18-2009, 09:51 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Since this thread was resurrected and I missed it the first time, I'll throw in my 2 cents also:

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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
Just an update. For the last 3 months I have been running my 35 psi rated tires at 50 psi on the TDI. There is nothing to report so far apart from lower RR.
The ForkenSwift runs on 35 PSI sidewall max rated winter tires, year round. I've got 50 PSI in them. Other than the bone shaking ride over bad bumps (railway crossings), no adverse news to report.
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