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It always pays to check your tires, even after new tires are put on at the tire store.  Earlier this year, I had my "last year" tires put back on after removing the studded snow tires, and when I checked the pressure, they were 15 lbs under - 35 instead of 50.  I went back to Big O, and said, my tires are all low.  They said they did that to make it a softer ride.  I couldn't believe it - I told them I don't want a softer ride, I want better mileage and better handling - fill them up.  I could tell the difference and knew something was off, my Bronco was handling like a boat.  Scary.

 

Carla Richardson

Colorado

 

On 8/13/08, Rick Jackson <am2aracehorse@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The only benefit to running tires under max inflation is a little better wear when not loaded and almost imperceptible softer ride. Under inflated tires overheat and explode! Over inflated tires are subject to better chance of punctures. On a truck that pulls a trailer it doesnt hurt to run them at max whether or not the trailer is loaded or not. The trailer tires should always be at max! I know when I use mine it is loaded at least 80% of the time.

Rick (ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician w/ 28 years experience)
As for me and my horse, we shall serve the Lord. Gallopin' 2:4