Does high pressure increase tire wear?

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Apr 20, 2009 | 06:11 PM

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stevenvillatoro

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

I guess the only accurate test would be to inflate the LEFT side of the car to 32 PSI, and the RIGHT side to 44 PSI, and see which side wears out first.

Apr 20, 2009 | 10:00 PM

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Harold

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

What are you running Steve? Hal

Apr 21, 2009 | 06:37 AM

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

Hal, I've started at 42/40 (front/rear) – ride comfort and mileage are excellent. And you?

Apr 21, 2009 | 07:39 AM

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

Steve,Very close to what i'm pumping to 44/40. Hal

Apr 21, 2009 | 07:53 AM

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

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Steve,Very close to what i'm pumping to 44/40. Hal

44/40 will be my next move! Not too harsh? Any noticeable effect at 44? I would loose teeth fillings in my Insight I at those PSIs... therefore my phobia... but the Civic has been a pleasure at current settings.

Apr 21, 2009 | 09:10 AM

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Harold

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

You shouldn't notice any difference at 44 lbs., Steve.

Apr 21, 2009 | 12:45 PM

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Re: Does high pressure increase tire wear?

50/50 for me, and apart from a little extra road noise, life is good on my Michelins, though the mpg isn't quite as good as it was on the OEM Bridgestones.