Does high pressure increase tire wear?

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Old 04-20-2009, 06:11 PM
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I guess the only accurate test would be to inflate the LEFT side of the car to 32 PSI, and the RIGHT side to 44 PSI, and see which side wears out first.
 
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Old 04-20-2009, 10:00 PM
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What are you running Steve? Hal
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 06:37 AM
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Hal, I've started at 42/40 (front/rear) – ride comfort and mileage are excellent. And you?
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 07:39 AM
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Steve,Very close to what i'm pumping to 44/40. Hal
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 07:53 AM
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Steve,Very close to what i'm pumping to 44/40. Hal
44/40 will be my next move! Not too harsh? Any noticeable effect at 44? I would loose teeth fillings in my Insight I at those PSIs... therefore my phobia... but the Civic has been a pleasure at current settings.
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 09:10 AM
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You shouldn't notice any difference at 44 lbs., Steve.
 
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Old 04-21-2009, 12:45 PM
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50/50 for me, and apart from a little extra road noise, life is good on my Michelins, though the mpg isn't quite as good as it was on the OEM Bridgestones.
 
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Old 04-22-2009, 01:11 PM
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44/40 refers to the COLD tire pressure, correct?
Just making sure we're all measuring correctly.
 
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Old 04-22-2009, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustman
44/40 refers to the COLD tire pressure, correct?
Just making sure we're all measuring correctly.
Correcto. Always measure cold.
 
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