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I wore out the shoulders of 2 sets of yoko avs db, 1 set of yoko avid's, and 1 set of yoko avs sports before I went to a higher than subaru recommended pressure. Maybe I drive too hard, but I find that the subaru recommended pressure is for a luxury car ride, not long tire life or performance.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. Last edited by immortal_suby; 05-10-2008 at 02:23 PM. |
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I worked at a tire store for a few years and the one pressure i will ALWAYS recommend is WHAT IT SAYS on the door... trust me your not smarter than the engineer... (exception ford)
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Not smarter than the engineer?
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No engineer here for sure but stuck with some God given logic. The "real" engineers are probably shooting for a happy medium for all drivers that could include several considerations, comfort of the ride would certainly be factored in for a SVX. It is reasonable to believe that a little more pressure could produce the desired handling as well as help the gas mileage a bit? My 2 cents worth. Keith Last edited by kwren; 05-13-2008 at 11:29 PM. Reason: spelling... (of course) |
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Ever try riding a ten speed with the tire pressure low? You work your ass off. Add 3500 lbs to the equation. Ford and firestone both screwed up. Ford by specifying on the door stamp a tire pressure that was too low in order to make for a cushy ride Firestone by ignoring the tire building law that is do not let 2 belt ends rub together. Heat (from underinflation) and a poor design endangered many people.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. Last edited by immortal_suby; 05-12-2008 at 06:47 PM. |
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