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I figure the Toyota and Michelin folks know much more about their products and usage than I do. I prefer to go with their numbers and not worry about squeezing a little more mileage out. At 7,000 miles the car is at 43mpg with the stock settings.
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They sould go with 4 spares and they will get the best mps
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I run the 40 psi on recommendation from an mechanical engineer (he works for Micheline) . The difference between what is recommended is only 4 psi yet the tire drag reduction is around 15%. I have not notice any change in the ride.
Bob
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The statement is "reduces tire drag". The tire drag coefficient is reduced by 15% and the math works. Tire pressure is increased by 12%, re-check your figures.
Got a life!! Bob
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"Tire Performance Criteria" (Toyotas spec for the tire on your vehicle) YU are exceeding your tires limits for a neglible net gain that is insignicant. And, at the sacrifice of saftey, performance, and tire wear.
Your theory impacts the above criteria, yu are exceeding the limits of the tire design. Altering the load range spec. too much. Plain and simple... If yu advocate your PSI to others, make sure yu explain that it can be hazardous and not safe for some vehicles... I know much about Tires. I don't brag much about anything. But Tires IS my passion. I will brag about my knowledge of them if need be just to prove my point. When we can both communicate in tire talk then we can debate further, using the same language. I'm not into simple Rants. Or, Tit For Tat either. Now analyze this and the Life yu say YOU have. LT Last edited by LifeTech; 10-29-2006 at 08:18 AM. Reason: sp |
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Thanks for the info. However, I have Micheline's Energy and stamped on the tires it states "max pressure is 44 lbs". Apparently one of the worlds largest tire manufactures saw fit to decrease tire drag for better fuel efficiencies. Therefore I am not exceeding the design limits of the tire. Think I will add 4 more lbs and see if I notice a difference. It's a well know fact a high percentage of cars on the road are running on lower tire pressure than what is recommended. This, as you know, causes lots of it own problems. What tires are on you car? Bob
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A tire dealer on another forum reported that he has seen tire failures caused by extreme overinflation. Theory is that the rubber and fabric plies stretch causing small separations at edge of steel belt -- and resulting in eventual loss of tread. No scientific proof but worth thinking about.
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