burningmay
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Hello
Has anyone tried to bump up the tire pressure 'a little' to help extend the range.
Thanks
Has anyone tried to bump up the tire pressure 'a little' to help extend the range.
Thanks
burningmay said:Hello
Has anyone tried to bump up the tire pressure 'a little' to help extend the range.
Thanks
Check them again in the morning when they're "cold".rickrides said:I've had my Rav4 13 days and decided to check the tires...48 lbs in all 4. Tried a second gauge and read 47 lbs. I lowered them to 40 lbs. I usually have to add a few lbs when I check my tires on most my cars. At least it was easier than getting out my compressor.
miimura said:Check them again in the morning when they're "cold".rickrides said:I've had my Rav4 13 days and decided to check the tires...48 lbs in all 4. Tried a second gauge and read 47 lbs. I lowered them to 40 lbs. I usually have to add a few lbs when I check my tires on most my cars. At least it was easier than getting out my compressor.
Who last put air in your tires? The dealer? When I take mine in for 5k service interval they set the pressure to 32psi. That's why I assumed that the tires were not cold, as it's unusual for the pressure to be that high unless they were hot or you did it yourself on purpose.rickrides said:miimura said:Check them again in the morning when they're "cold".rickrides said:I've had my Rav4 13 days and decided to check the tires...48 lbs in all 4. Tried a second gauge and read 47 lbs. I lowered them to 40 lbs. I usually have to add a few lbs when I check my tires on most my cars. At least it was easier than getting out my compressor.
They were cold.
DevinL said:I wouldn't exceed the maximum sidewall pressure (44) either. Not worth the risk.
Other hypermiling techniques will get you greater benefits anyway, such as using D, B, and N dynamically based on current and upcoming terrain.
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