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Jun 16, 2013Explorer
I have a Gulfstream Vista Cruiser on a 2003 Sprinter chassis. I was very unhappy with driving in cross-winds which living in Kansas is a way of life. The recommended tire pressures were 55 front 79 rear. I looked into anti-sway bars and air bags. Before I spent the money, I decided to play with tire pressures. I increased the front to 60 psi and it helped a lot. The next trip I went to 65 psi and it was a dramatic improvement. The ride didn't change much in a straight line, a little more noise over pavement cracks, but it took the white knuckles out of 40 mph cross winds and semi's completely. Since the tires are the same all around, they are rated for 80 psi, there is no reason not to raise the fronts up and get rid of the scary swaying. My wife, has driven across Western Kansas on I-70 in 40-50 mph cross winds, with no problem.
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