Tire pressure
#5
Re: Tire pressure
Originally Posted by globalwarming
I was wandering what you guys had your tire pressure (psi) set to? I currently have mine at 32/32. I have stock tires and rims.
On the winter Michelin I have (for now) 46 front and 44 rear.
Cheers;
MSantos
#6
Re: Tire pressure
I just filled mine today. As it has gotten colder, the tire pressure has dropped to 36-38 in all tires. I filled them back up to 44-42 and now I'm getting 4-6 mpg better. ire pressure seems to make a lot more difference than you might think.
#7
Re: Tire pressure
When I fill my tires, I set for 46/46 (slightly above max sidewall) because I have a bad habit of forgetting to check regularly. Elevated pressures will improve mpg and handling (especially in rain), but at the cost of increased road noise and sensitivity to potholes.
#8
Re: Tire pressure
You hyper-miler fans should consider Nitrogen inflated tires (if you are really concerned about maximizing your mpgs).
See link: http://www.nitrogendirect.com/N2Info.htm
We have a local tire & service center that offers this service free to their customers. I personally have not taken advantage of this offer... My car haven't required any servicing yet.
See link: http://www.nitrogendirect.com/N2Info.htm
We have a local tire & service center that offers this service free to their customers. I personally have not taken advantage of this offer... My car haven't required any servicing yet.