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Brandon,
You comments show that you are not willing to read the posted links on tire size and psi that I posted. Kinda rude....since I have read both of yours.
this statement refects your lack of interest in learning.....
" Although you may not notice it immediately they do wear out faster. You say that you haven't noticed the abnormal wear yet. But the question is how long have you run those tires at said psi?"
duh.....
But since you insist......here are the FACTS that i have provided already ....
2002 Q45 Sport purchased at 40k in 2005. Today it has 274k miles.
ran 255/45/18 (factory size 245/45/18) for 4 sets of tires. Ran Kohmo Ecsta max performance tires. the utgc rating on this tire is 280. as you know, this tire should only get 25-30k miles. currently running the 245/50/18 on the stock rims. tallest tire that fits.
got 43-45k out of each set.
ran nitro in the last set and current set.
NEVER had the center go bald first.
Wear was even.
Car handled slightly better at the 44psi.
Now, I am the first to admit that I didnt drive hard. Infact I drive for mpg. But if the tire (as you suggest) should have worn 'faster' can you please explain how a lower line tire can wear BETTER.
THe fact is more psi especially below 45psi CAN NOT make a tire wear 'faster'. it's basic chemestry. Heat, age, chemicals, and maybe 60+psi....maybe.
So, yes, I had each set at 44psi for the full 40k miles (but you should know that if you had taken my advise, you'd already know this)
THe last two sets w/ nitro needed NO added nitro over the life of the tires.
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