[Vwdiesel] tire pressure

[gary]

I too run at higher pressures than what the book says.

Keep in mind... when my car was built, (most)tires were rated max 32psi, 
so 26-28psi pressures were appropriate. These days, my fairly new tires 
are rated max 54psi. Technology has changed.

So, I don't feel out of line with pressures around 44psi on my car. I am 
paying close attention to wear. One of these days I will follow the wife 
unit whilst she drives and scan the breadth of the tire with one of 
those laser thermometers.

-Gary
97 Passat TDI

William J Toensing wrote:
> I do run my tires a little over the factory recommended pressure. I would like to set it for maximum MPG as long as I don't have to run it over 40 pounds PSI. However, on my 1954 Hudson Hornet, after installing Continential radials, I had to run 40 pounds PSI or it handeled too squiraly. If tires wear out too quickly on the outside, tire pressure is too low. If it wears out more quickly on the center of the tire, pressure is too high. However, I think David's advice is better than mine if the fuel economy more than offsets premature tire wear & doesn't compromise safety.
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