LAC: Wow! Tire Pressure!

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Before Brett Chimes in, you'll get expansion of air as the tire temps 
increase going down the road.

You need a tire pressure gauge (DIAL) and possibly a cheap compressor gizmo 
from the auto parts store 12v for your cig lighter.

While the below is a good ballpark idea, I'd check what your specific tire 
increases to by driving 20 minutes on the interstate then pulling into a rest 
area to quickly check your tires with a gauge to compare cold and HOT pressures 
to make sure your under the MAX rating of the tire.  Obviously this should be 
done at freeway speeds of 65 MPH or so, not crawling along in commuter stop 
and go traffic.

Also, one person vs a fully loaded car is going to make a difference too.
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: "Ed Kellock" <snip>
> Just aired up a set for one of my v8's.  They are one size larger than stock
> at 225/60-15 and the tires Dunlop SP5000 tends to have a somewhat soft
> sidewall.  Car's recommended pressure is 36, tire's max is 51.  I inflated
> them to 40 with fuel economy in mind.
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