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Old 05-29-2009, 04:14 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Eddles View Post
Now look at Y17DT (ECO4). Now it says 41 PSI. Tell me why can't a Y17DT owner inflate his/her tire to 41 PSI? It's the exact same car. Also note the pressures for the ECO4 rear tires when fully loaded? It says 49 PSI. If it's really unsafe for me to run my tires at 49 PSI, why would a manufacturer of the 2nd most common car in the UK that weights only 2,500 lbs recommend this?
I've been wanting to know the same thing. It just reinforces my thoughts on traction vs pressure and i'd like to hear a professional opinion on this.
Thanks for posting the picture of your manual Eddles.

ollie
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