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goufgators
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Apr 24, 2015

I've asked this question before...

A number of you responded a few months ago to the following question and I've tried to pull the topic back up but been unable to locate it. So, please allow me to restate the issue: Based on weights, I need to run close to 90psi. But, if I air up to 90 cold, a few miles down the hot Florida roads, psi increases to 100 to 105. At that increased psi, steering becomes difficult...wandering. Now..question...is there any reason I cannot (or should not) air up to say 80 psi cold knowing within a few miles the psi will be right where I need to be at 90 psi? I recall that when I posted earlier, some comments were pro and some con regarding doing this. I can't recall what the consensus was and would like for you to weigh in again. Thanks!

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  • I understand your logic, but I don't think I would intentionally start out with under-inflated tires. In the time it takes for the tire pressure to increase due to the heat, you may be doing unseen damage to the tires due to not having enough pressure in them initially. Especially if you consider the duals may be rubbing each other if there's not enough pressure to keep them apart.

    Just my $.02 worth....