Increase Tire Pressure?

DPritchett · 08-06-2010, 09:40 AM

Is there any benefit increasing your tire pressures above the 'normal speed' ones on the door sticker for an extended highway road trip at US interstate speeds (eg, 80-90 mph)?

Tire Rack has an article that explains and provides charts of what to inflate tires to for speeds in excess of 100 mph.

alex2364 · 08-06-2010, 10:01 AM

You'll get better gas mileage and tire wear less on the outside tread and more on the center.

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