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Old 09-17-2011, 10:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
redyaris
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If I assume that over and under inflation is with respect to manufactures recommendation, and that you do not go above the maximum marked on the tire sidewall, then under inflation will increase rolling resistance and if you go low enough you will encounter handling/steering problems. If you go above manufacturers recommendations then the rolling resistance will go down and the fuel consumption will go down [more mpg] as well...
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