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Old 08-29-2008, 12:02 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Tire pressure!

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Originally Posted by nitrogen View Post
Hey everyone.

I drive a real guzzler, an Infiniti I35, and I love this car, and I think it'd be fun to get as much out of it as I can...
Pump those tires up hard! The difference in rolling resistance (RR) is tremendous ... and this is free!
Recall the last time you had an air leak in a tire. The car pulled to the low tire side, yes? This was a greater rolling resistance showing up. If you go the "other way" ... increased pressure ... the tire rolls easier. A pressure in excess of 40 psig would be a start.
Less resistance...less gasoline required ( more MPG). Hey, this ain't rocket science....N2 is not required.
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