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Old 05-22-2011, 10:37 PM   #81 (permalink)
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245/70R16 Firestone Destination A/Ts (44psi max sidewall). I normally run 44 front, 40 rear, although I've pushed them up to 46/44 when towing, and run 46/42 once for handling purposes (a little extra air tightens the front end up a good bit).

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Old 05-22-2011, 11:11 PM   #82 (permalink)
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I've actually lowered the tire pressure to 35 from 40. The reduced ride comfort and the constant rattling were getting on my nerves.
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:03 AM   #83 (permalink)
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If the police do it then it must be legal and safe.

I love it Bob, You drive two prius' and shoots guns with big flames My wife has an M44 that does that. Economy with firepower. My cars look too much the part.

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My understanding is police crusers also run over max pressure tires. It gives them more precise handling, longer life, and a little more performance from the lower rolling drag.

In my case, maximum sidewall pressure, 51 psi, accomplishes my goals so I'm happy. But I would have no problem with running up to 60 or 70 psi.

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I am running at 44 PSI (max sidewall) all around on my winters, which are coming off this weekend. I will go max sidewall on my P4's too. 205/55/16's
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Old 04-12-2014, 03:19 PM   #87 (permalink)
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60+ (hot) so that i can be certain to be 10 overmax sidewall (45) in most cooler conditions. Ten over max sidewall was what MetroMPG test and found the max benefit. Been doing that for 3 years, 12000-15000 miles/year.
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45 psi front 42 psi rear 205/70-R15
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46-48PSI cold for the last 30,000K's, haven't seen any detrimental wear effects.

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Fronts I run at 55 psi
Rears I run at 50 psi

The rack & pinion steering is really responsive, and I haven't seen any odd tread wear yet. I've been running this psi for 6 months.

I'm not gonna say the ride is all that comfortable, lol . . . I feel it if I run over a cigarette butt in the road, but it will coast half a mile!

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