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Originally Posted by SentraSE-R
There's a thread about max. sidewall pressure, and how the different passenger car tire mfrs interpret the same federal standard. Three of them, including Michelin, decided to mark their tires 44 psi max. The others interpreted the federal standard to mean 51 psi max, and they mark their tires for 51 psi. IMO, you should have no problems doing your tire tests at 51 psi.
You're probably correct that you're approaching your maximum potential with your AT LX. But since we're both in the Bay Area, it might help if we meet & compare driving techniques along a portion of your commute - e.g. a 10 or 20 mile stretch - some weekend.
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Thank! It would be great to compare notes some weekend. You're averaging the same as me with a much less aerodynamic vehicle, so I think I have some work to do.
On coasting in gear or neutral. It would seem that if I wanted to maximize distance, I would definitely coast in neutral. But if my goal was to slow down as in most cases like stop light ahead or traffic stopped in front of me, I would want to coast in gear. I actually can't even think of reason to coast in neutral. Besides P&G & EOC, if I am not stepping on the gas, I am trying to slow down, therefore, I should coast in gear. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.