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Old 05-01-2011, 09:13 PM   #37
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That article, what speed were they going?

I'm at a set 60psi. Have had it there for two sets of tires since 10k and am now at 65k miles. Tires are/were stockies.
So what is you mileage? I am running 50 psi right not and just came back from a trip and got 43 MPG going 70 MPH. I am wondering how much more would get at 60 psi?
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Old 05-01-2011, 09:18 PM   #38
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The money you save over the life of your 100 dollar tires might just cover your deductible, but will it cover the potential lives lost?


Now, at 50lbs I really doubt you'll have an issue...but that's where it starts, it ends upside-down on the freeway after you've gotten complacent with Your "experiments" and normally I'd say it's your life, do with it as you please...but when it comes to driving you have to consider the lives of the people around you, that's what's really at stake here.


It's not money smart, it's selfish.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/4199963
Selfish? I don't see how it is selfish to try to maximize you miles and minimize cost.

You need to climb down off that high horse. Most of the people on here seem to not have any safety impacts and the savings appear to be very common sense.

You are more than entitled to your opinion, just as we are entitled to ours. But it isn't selfish....but maybe you don't really understand the meaning of the word.
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Old 05-01-2011, 09:24 PM   #39
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Selfish? I don't see how it is selfish to try to maximize you miles and minimize cost.

You need to climb down off that high horse. Most of the people on here seem to not have any safety impacts and the savings appear to be very common sense.

You are more than entitled to your opinion, just as we are entitled to ours. But it isn't selfish....but maybe you don't really understand the meaning of the word.
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self·ish

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–adjective 1. devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.

2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives.
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Old 05-04-2011, 04:26 PM   #40
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2. characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself: selfish motives.
Well you sure can look the word up....too bad you can't use it properly in a sentence.

Maybe they didn't teach you that at tire tech school...eh?
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Old 05-04-2011, 05:41 PM   #41
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Well you sure can look the word up....too bad you can't use it properly in a sentence.

Maybe they didn't teach you that at tire tech school...eh?

Here, how about this...


"big dave" is too selfish to admit the insignificant gains he may realize in fuel economy pale in comparison to the danger he places himself and those around him in.


ETA: You're only running 50 PSI... I've already said the people running 50 are not likely to have any problem, it's the 15+ psi that worries me...so stop arguing with me.
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Old 05-07-2011, 09:02 AM   #42
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I run 32 psi, and I just checked the mpg at my last fill-up (40.1 mpg) ...all in town driving.

I bet these guys that run 60 psi don't tell their auto insurance agent, the guy mounting their tires, the cops, the guys at the dealership, etc, but they're sure eager to stand high on the soapbox here ...
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Old 06-02-2011, 11:31 AM   #43
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Here, how about this...


"big dave" is too selfish to admit the insignificant gains he may realize in fuel economy pale in comparison to the danger he places himself and those around him in.


ETA: You're only running 50 PSI... I've already said the people running 50 are not likely to have any problem, it's the 15+ psi that worries me...so stop arguing with me.
You still don't know how to use the word correctly. I think the word that would be more proper to use in your rant is "weckless".

And that would an opinion, not a fact, since I have been able to safely drive on 50psi for a number of months without any safety issues.

Just because you can spell a word and look up the words meaning, doesn't mean you know how to use it correctly. Its hard to take someone seriously when they mangle the English language!
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You still don't know how to use the word correctly. I think the word that would be more proper to use in your rant is "weckless".

And that would an opinion, not a fact, since I have been able to safely drive on 50psi for a number of months without any safety issues.

Just because you can spell a word and look up the words meaning, doesn't mean you know how to use it correctly. Its hard to take someone seriously when they mangle the English language!

Seriously? That's what you're going with? I'm embarrassed for you.
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Old 06-02-2011, 12:17 PM   #45
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80psi. And the money I've saved on gasoline has made me rich beyond belief.
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i seriously get a kick reading about all the bitching about running higher PSI

i really don't care if you "think" its unsafe blah blah blah

i have from experience had NO issues running tires up to & well over sidewall limit on many different cars for DD use

now the NT01s i run on my track car now are at 32psi & i'll probably drop 'em a little more at the track
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Seriously? That's what you're going with? I'm embarrassed for you.

I have a strong impression you are embarrassed enough before you ever clear the bathroom in the morning....assuming...and I know its a real stretch....that you actually use the bathroom in the morning!

Now go change some tires and keep America rolling!
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I have a strong impression you are embarrassed enough before you ever clear the bathroom in the morning....assuming...and I know its a real stretch....that you actually use the bathroom in the morning!

Now go change some tires and keep America rolling!

read my sigline...I keep America shooting now, not to mention the other companies I own. My bathroom is probably bigger than your whole house, and it didn't get that way by overinflating my tires. ;)
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36 p.s.i.. Now set at 35 with the Continental Eco Plus tires for '08 sedan .
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read my sigline...I keep America shooting now, not to mention the other companies I own. My bathroom is probably bigger than your whole house, and it didn't get that way by overinflating my tires. ;)
I seriously doubt that Goober!

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36 p.s.i.. Now set at 35 with the Continental Eco Plus tires for '08 sedan .
How do you like those tires? I was thinking of getting them when its time replace mine but I have to order them online. There aren't any tire stores that sell them here in Indianapolis.
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i seriously get a kick reading about all the bitching about running higher PSI

i really don't care if you "think" its unsafe blah blah blah

i have from experience had NO issues running tires up to & well over sidewall limit on many different cars for DD use

now the NT01s i run on my track car now are at 32psi & i'll probably drop 'em a little more at the track
You make a good point...running higher psi on the track would probably effect the braking and handling, maybe putting your safety at risk, yes? ...same principles apply for DDing, just to a lesser degree.
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I think the word that would be more proper to use in your rant is "weckless".
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Its hard to take someone seriously when they mangle the English language!

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