RE: Tire pressures, silencing the alarm

[poopface <cyng@lamere.net>]

>Haven't check the tires though? That is where the recommended psi is always
>located.

Agreed. I've filled and topped-off many, many tires on many, many 
different sorts of cars. If you've ever replaced your tires, go by what 
it says on the tires themselves. Even if you haven't, and the tires are 
the original ones, there's no guarantee that the dealership didn't put 
cheaper tires on your car prior to selling it (it happens). I'm thinking 
that the recommended pressures as stated on the little sticker (on the 
rear wheel well or the tank door or elsewhere) are suggestions for when 
you buy tires, rather than filling them. Perhaps the car manufacturers 
are suggesting, based upon this car's weight, power, handling, and 
probable driver driving styles, that such-and-such-pressure tires are 
best. Or something. I'm no expert - flame at will.
But, if you want my advice, always go by what it says on the tire itself.
-Tom

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