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Old 11-23-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: How much air do you keep in your tires?

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Originally Posted by Ducaire
On my tires, it has "Max Pressure 44 Psi" printed on the tire, so I keep 42 pounds of air in it just to be safe. How much do you think I should put in it if I want the best possible mileage but at the same time don't run the risk of having a blowout? (With the way I drive, it's mostly highway miles, I don't do any towing, and I don't slam on the brake and gas so I'm not wearing my tires out).
Lot of different kinds of tires.
42 sounds like a lot of pressure for a regular S-10.
It is better to check with your favorite shop or go with the tire manufactures specs.
Unless you are carrying a heavy load I would not think you would need to go the max pressure.
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