Considering all-terrain tires
September 17th, 2015, 5:24 AM
#11
There's two things I'll add to that...
The "door" pressure is generally accepted for the OEM tires, and
The reduction (10%) is offered, only because (analog) Air Gauges have a reputation for inaccuracy. I'm a stickler for abiding by Mfgr Recommendations, and that is in order not to exceed the MCIP. However, if you have a Digital Air Gauge, or for either have verified the accuracy of reading, you can come up to 99.9 % of MCIP. I personally just reduce the MCIP by 2 lbs.
Most of the inaccuracy of Air Gauges is from Debris, which is injected into them, from not having a Cap on the Air Stem, or just not checking for dirt before you add air. When airing my Tires, even though I have Caps on the Stems, I always use the little post on the Gauge to pop a short blast of air out, just to make sure it's clear of debris.
PS Typerod,
Try to do a mileage check, and let us know if there is a substantial increase.
The "door" pressure is generally accepted for the OEM tires, and
The reduction (10%) is offered, only because (analog) Air Gauges have a reputation for inaccuracy. I'm a stickler for abiding by Mfgr Recommendations, and that is in order not to exceed the MCIP. However, if you have a Digital Air Gauge, or for either have verified the accuracy of reading, you can come up to 99.9 % of MCIP. I personally just reduce the MCIP by 2 lbs.
Most of the inaccuracy of Air Gauges is from Debris, which is injected into them, from not having a Cap on the Air Stem, or just not checking for dirt before you add air. When airing my Tires, even though I have Caps on the Stems, I always use the little post on the Gauge to pop a short blast of air out, just to make sure it's clear of debris.
PS Typerod,
Try to do a mileage check, and let us know if there is a substantial increase.
September 17th, 2015, 12:01 PM
#12
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Another tip I'll offer...
Many, because of hipe, will trend toward the clamed higher mileage Tires. And it's true to a point, because most times Manufacturers increase the "Shore Hardness", which is how resistant the rubber is to wear, however...
When they do that, usually the Traction ability (both wet and dry) is reduced. So, tradeoffs need to be considered.
In other words...
Are you willing to add another 10 or more feet to your stopping distance, for an additional few miles of life of the Tire ?
Last edited by SWHouston; September 17th, 2015 at 12:09 PM.
September 18th, 2015, 3:26 PM
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Back a couple years, I bought an Analog Gauge, which is about 4" diameter and has about a foot of flex tubing on it. Very hard/bulky to use, but, is the most accurate of any I have. Customarily I'll do as you have, and do comparisons with the Stick Gauges I have, and note in magic marker on them, how much to deduct or add. That being for that day, at that temperature. lol
For those of you who might do a accuracy check as we have, remember that Stick Gauges can have a "curve" of accuracy or inaccuracy. So, it's just much simpler to do your verification at the pressure you normally run in your tires or it'll drive you nuts trying to keep up with the variations.
I have a gauge in each of my (3) vehicles, considering that I run 2 lbs under MCIP in each of them.
September 18th, 2015, 3:50 PM
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I have a question.
Don't you guys that run your tire pressure so high. Close to mcip. Have a really rough or some what rougher ride. I run my tires at 35 lbs and when it goes higher. I notice a rougher ride. Also. Do you experience any early wear in steering or suspension components.
Don't you guys that run your tire pressure so high. Close to mcip. Have a really rough or some what rougher ride. I run my tires at 35 lbs and when it goes higher. I notice a rougher ride. Also. Do you experience any early wear in steering or suspension components.
September 19th, 2015, 12:34 AM
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I have a question.
Don't you guys that run your tire pressure so high. Close to mcip. Have a really rough or some what rougher ride. I run my tires at 35 lbs and when it goes higher. I notice a rougher ride. Also. Do you experience any early wear in steering or suspension components.
Don't you guys that run your tire pressure so high. Close to mcip. Have a really rough or some what rougher ride. I run my tires at 35 lbs and when it goes higher. I notice a rougher ride. Also. Do you experience any early wear in steering or suspension components.
I look at Tires like an insurance Policy.
IF you don't have them prepared to handle things like an unexpected chug hole, or an emergency turn to avoid an accident, you could well cause some very serious damage.
September 21st, 2015, 6:57 PM
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