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Old 05-21-2012, 05:13 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Miller88 View Post
When you say "over" do you mean over the car manufacturer recommendation or over the max psi on the sidewall?

Tire pressure definitely makes a big difference in both fuel economy and ride quality!

My 3000 pound Jeep has Load Range E truck tires. If I inflate them to 80PSI the jeep will bounce off of the surface of the pavement on bumps!
Same here, I run the E tires at 45, that's harsh enough.
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