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Old 05-01-2011, 06:19 PM   #103 (permalink)
larrybuck
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Everybody should be safe w 5-7psi over sidewall #'s Remember, the figure is LAWYER'S TALK! They are not the IRS! They love to sell tires, and the Veh. Manu. is going to pick a psi for a comfortable and non lawsuit ride! 41 psi works great for my CRX. You'll never find a cheaper or easier mod. Above 5-7 over; I could picture more strut wear... use balance! Question: We all know that an older tire gets harder...not the hot tip for drag/roadracing...but; would a harder tire that's not going to be pushed to lets say 7/10ths of its remaining grip... would that firmness compliment some extra psi for even more mpg.'s in other words... would that harder tire wear down slower than a newer tire? I understand motorcycle bumping up uncomfortable for some... stay in your comfort zone... but if you are hypermiling; you won't be that fast to worry about any difference!
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