Too much air in my tires
#11
Re: Too much air in my tires
Japanese TCH's were being delivered with either Michelin or Bridgestone tires. I have not read if anybody found a pattern as to what car got what tire (i.e. factory dependent?). I have no idea if the Kentucky plant is using strictly one or the other.
#12
Re: Too much air in my tires
Michelin@42 psi That is what they read now and its about 20 degrees out I had put 50 psi in when it was really bad
btw, I do get above 43MPG and would not recommend to anyone to deviate from manufacturer recommended cold tire pressure which is 32psi on the 2007 TCH.
#14
Re: Too much air in my tires
AKM
somewhat smart ***
It don't take much of a IQ to make smart as remarks.
I do have 34 psi now and it rides fine. Thanks for the post AGNOSTO. I am always trying new things,the 50 psi deal was not a very good one !!
somewhat smart ***
It don't take much of a IQ to make smart as remarks.
I do have 34 psi now and it rides fine. Thanks for the post AGNOSTO. I am always trying new things,the 50 psi deal was not a very good one !!
#15
Re: Too much air in my tires
I run 42psi front, 40psi rear. However, I have the Bridgestone tires that are rated 50psi max. I am pretty sure if I had them at 50psi I would not like the ride. I really don't notice much differance in ride compared to the 35psi Toyota recommends for highway driving.
I suspect that the folks with Michelin tires notice more of a change in ride comfort at 40 psi, as it has been reported here the max psi lower (44psi ?).
I suspect that the folks with Michelin tires notice more of a change in ride comfort at 40 psi, as it has been reported here the max psi lower (44psi ?).
#16
Re: Too much air in my tires
I run mine at 40 PSI and have the bridgestone tires. i don't feel the ride is bad at all, but I came from a land Rover that would bruise you on the smoothest road in the world, and my other vehicle is a 3/4 ton truck, so a supple ride it does not give. In comparison, the Camry with the high pressure feels like a Lexus.
#18
Re: Too much air in my tires
Would you please share with us some objective and quantitative numbers like your improved stopping distances, increased lateral G force before fishtailing? You did perform extensive testing to support your "handing and steering" improvement statement didn't you? I am most interested in improving mine too.
Every time I've cranked up my tire pressure I find my braking distances, lateral traction, general ride go into the crapper. It does decrease the tendancy to hydroplane to a small extent. I'll give you that.
Tnx.
Every time I've cranked up my tire pressure I find my braking distances, lateral traction, general ride go into the crapper. It does decrease the tendancy to hydroplane to a small extent. I'll give you that.
Tnx.
Last edited by schmidtj; 12-04-2006 at 01:24 PM.
#19
Re: Too much air in my tires
Would you please share with us some objective and quantitative numbers like your improved stopping distances, increased lateral G force before fishtailing? You did perform extensive testing to support your "handing and steering" improvement statement didn't you? I am most interested in improving mine too.
#20
Re: Too much air in my tires
I raced cars weekly for years, and have worked with both new and modified cars for my entire adult life. I have been featured in Road & Track magazine (interviewed by the Editor). If I say my handlling and steering response are much improved, you can relax knowing that I understand what I'm talking about. If you find you don't like higher pressures, don't use them. But there is no reason to base your posts here on sarcasm or belligerence, as others have pointed out to you in the past.