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Old 04-25-2014, 06:20 PM   #24 (permalink)
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for me 35lbs in the tires is like having a parachute on, i have been using 50psi in my 44psi tires for 25000km and my tires are worn perfectly - even without tire rotations.

I suspect the added agility and coasting abilities of a 50psi tire is to much of a change for some people after slugging around at 35 psi for years and years.
When I first moved my tires to 50psi it felt like the car had way too much sensitivity, now that I'm used to it(it does take 1 or 2 weeks) I feel secure and nimble on the road.

I credit my great fuel economy to 50psi in the tires and my low rpm driving technique.
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