tire pressure vs fuel economy
Hi all, In a recent thread, I asked about tire pressure vs ride. I found I could go as low as 45 psi on the front tires--but decided to go for 55 psi. Ride was improved on the highway. Steering ...
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For fuel economy, you want the tires at their max pressure for least rolling resistance.
You can demonstrate this to yourself by trying to push a car with low tire pressure, then pushing it with its tires inflated all the way. You'll feel a very large difference.
You may have other reasons you want to deflate your tires, but fuel economy isn't one of them.
You can demonstrate this to yourself by trying to push a car with low tire pressure, then pushing it with its tires inflated all the way. You'll feel a very large difference.
You may have other reasons you want to deflate your tires, but fuel economy isn't one of them.
