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Old 06-13-2011, 05:56 PM   #111 (permalink)
marinpa
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Originally Posted by UFO View Post
I agree. I think that point is either at 90% of the potential mileage gain, or the maximum sidewall rating. Going over that is minimal FE gains and reduced margin of safety.
Again... you believe the safety margin is reduced because of... ...
Do we have any definitive, empirical data reflecting that?

How did the manufacturer find that "golden" sidewall max. value? How did they come up with? They won't tell us.. .. "Trade Secret" So, we have to take their word for it.

I am neither a scientist nor a tire designer. So what makes you think you can come here and advocate 5-10 PSI over the sidewall max.?

Well, for one, I am talking from my own experience. 8 years and over 200,000 km driven on 10PSI on multiple vehicles ( see previous posts).

When I first got introduced to this concept, my jaw dropped on the floor.

The thing is, 10 minutes after (being introduced to the idea), I had the opportunity to experience it right away and I was sold by the end of the day.

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