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Old 08-20-2013, 01:46 PM   #66 (permalink)
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Consulting tire manufacturers for information is interesting.
I contacted Michelin for info on the max. rated pressure for their Alpin A4, as it isn't on the sidewall, and got a prompt response from them.

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I read somewhere that over inflating your tires can wear your suspension faster because of the increased stiffness.
You'll offload more of the work to the suspension.

And the other way around : worn suspension will get bouncy with higher tyre pressure.

Tyres are the car manufacturers' cheapest / cheap-a$$ way to "improve" their suspension ...
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