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dcb · 12-24-2009, 10:18 AM

there was an article about a police department that realized many performance benefits from higher tire pressure:
Driving Under Pressure: Editorial & Features at Officer.com

But I'm sure some low pressure zealot cried about it until the chief decided not to be so open about it.

Anyway higher pressure means:
stiffer sidewalls ++
improved cornering ++
reduced hydroplaning ++
longer tire life ++
less heat buildup ++
reduced braking distance++
lower rolling resistance (for more mpg!!!) ++++++++++

TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY AND TEST RESULTS

note that the rolling resistance gains flattened out at about 45 psi in Darins test, so I'm NOT suggesting 1200 psi here. http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ures-2721.html

and coming up with your own skidpad and braking tests isn't all that challenging, and a lot more believable than arguing or citing some bit of media hype.

But who doesn't like a good old fashioned tire inflation smackdown?

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