Thread: 45PSI Tires MPG vs. 34PSI Tires MPG
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Old 07-08-2008, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by pcs0snq View Post
So what would you recommend for tire pressure on a Honda Fit Sport, if I did not want any premature tire ware-out but wanted to optimize Eco? Street use not racing at all.

I run rated side wall pressure to 10% less now.
thanks
Max handling and long tire life are not compatible. Like most manufacturers Honda conducts many tests with prospective suppliers to find the best mpg, tire life, and handling combination with the optimum tire pressures and that 'happy' medium is what they recommend. So you're probably right on the money at 10% less than max sidewall pressure but you are likely biasing a little towards handling and mpg. Your tires will likely still wear out in the center grove but the outside wion't be too far behind, say 4/32nds when the center is less than 2/32nds.
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