Originally Posted by Zardiw
(Post 1257763)
It says 44 psi max pressure, so that's what I run mine at.
I don't give a crap about the ride. I get much better mileage that way. My question is.....can the TPS be set to say 40 lbs by the dealer, or some other way? z lol... you're going to burst or bubble the tire on a big enough impact. it's not meant to be driven on at 44psi. who the f- cares about mpg if the car's not safe and you'll be wasting more money on tires vs using correct psi. |
Originally Posted by Zardiw
(Post 1257763)
It says 44 psi max pressure, so that's what I run mine at.
I don't give a crap about the ride. I get much better mileage that way. My question is.....can the TPS be set to say 40 lbs by the dealer, or some other way? z At any rate, TMPS only complains if the pressure is too low. (The new version uses an entirely different TPMS system that works by comparing rotational speed of the wheels to each other; a low tire would turn faster because it's a bit smaller diameter. Once reset, this should work approximately as accurately for any pressure you use.) By the way, by running your tires at 44 psi, you're most certainly reducing your car's handling, particularly in an emergency situation. It will not corner or brake as well as with the proper pressure. |
Originally Posted by Type 100
(Post 1145280)
Have you looked at the sticker on the driver's doorjamb? That's the factory recommended pressure. Regardless of tire size, that's what will work for the car.
Originally Posted by kenchan
(Post 1257809)
lol... you're going to burst or bubble the tire on a big enough impact. it's not meant to be driven on at 44psi.
who the f- cares about mpg if the car's not safe and you'll be wasting more money on tires vs using correct psi. Drew is right that a harder tire won't grip as well. I'm happy with the grip at 44, though. |
I'm pretty sure the handling is not affected because looking at the tire, it doesn't change the footprint that contacts the road.
I don't plan on a big impact.....and if I have one that bursts the tire, that will be the least of my concerns....lol Planning on upgrading to higher quality tires with a 51 max pressure....and I'll run those at 51 too. I've run at max pressure on every vehicle I've owned...for many many years with no problemas BTW. If they wanted you to run at a lower pressure than the max.......wouldn't the tire companies state on the tire what the recommended pressure is? And this is a 2013 FIT....fwiw. z |
Originally Posted by Zardiw
(Post 1257982)
I'm pretty sure the handling is not affected because looking at the tire, it doesn't change the footprint that contacts the road.
I don't plan on a big impact.....and if I have one that bursts the tire, that will be the least of my concerns....lol
Originally Posted by Zardiw
(Post 1257982)
BTW. If they wanted you to run at a lower pressure than the max.......wouldn't the tire companies state on the tire what the recommended pressure is?
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Originally Posted by Fit Charlie
(Post 1257980)
My tires actually say 44 psi on the sidewall, but who the f-cares? Honda recommends lower pressure for ride characteristics, but Dunlop says 44 is fine. I've been at 44 for more than 12k miles and I'm happy with it.
Drew is right that a harder tire won't grip as well. I'm happy with the grip at 44, though. do you know wat MAX means? do you know psi increases as the tires heat up due air expanding inside? never mind, just get off the road and out of people's way when you have a flat or crash into something. :wavey: |
Quoted from Tire Rack.
A tire's maximum inflation pressure is the highest "cold" inflation pressure that the tire is designed to contain. |
Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian
(Post 1258099)
Quoted from Tire Rack.
A tire's maximum inflation pressure is the highest "cold" inflation pressure that the tire is designed to contain. A tire's maximum inflation pressure is the highest "cold" inflation pressure that the tire is designed to contain. However the tire's maximum inflation pressure should only be used when called for on the vehicle's tire placard or in the vehicle's owners manual http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=196 check your door jam for the recommended pressure.. i know it doesnt say 44psi. 44 psi is higher than the psi i use to hibernate my hobby cars during the winter...and those tires have maxes higher than 50psi. 44psi is just rediculously high. :wavey: |
Just run 35 front and 35 back. Best combination of comfort and mpg.
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I felt like I was driving through a thick soup last week. Kind of like the 77 Sedan deVille I had in high school. Over the weekend I checked and the left front was down to 41.
It's good to have that light, crisp feeling back. |
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