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Old 10-06-2014, 10:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
mada88
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What is the optimum tyre pressure for fuel economy?

Hello everyone,

I used to own a car with 17 inch wheels and in the owners manuel it said that 38 PSI was the best pressure for economy.

I now own a car with 15 inch wheels and I have been over inflating all 4 tyres to 38 psi.

I 38 psi optimum for fuel economy? making the tyres have more rolling resistance with a higher psi?

What is the optimum for a 15 inch tyre?

I saw a myth busters episode and they said 30 psi was best.

Or does it depend on the wheel and tyre size?

Any help is much appreciated thank you

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