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gid · 12-22-2008, 04:21 PM

Y.S. , he sent me a private message telling me to remove a post I made in one of his THREADS

. He wants all the glory

. To think these are the people who are MODERATORS and use it as leverage and attack other members with insults

. Reminds of a certain ADMINISTARTION for the past 8 years

.

1stToyota · 12-22-2008, 04:39 PM

If over-inflation wasn't ONLY about increased fuel economy, we'd be seeing actual real world test results with handling, braking, etc..., comparing the results of tires that have normal pressure with those with double pressure, not just fuel economy increases, or do the 60p.s.i.ers and the websites they go to consider *safe* being a tire that didn't blow out? I'd like to see some real test results of two cars being track test against each other. I'm betting the car with over-inflated will come in 2nd in every catagory except fuel economy.

YarisSedan · 12-22-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

If over-inflation wasn't ONLY about increased fuel economy, we'd be seeing actual real world test results with handling, braking, etc..., comparing the results of tires that have normal pressure with those with double pressure, not just fuel economy increases, or do the 60p.s.i.ers and the websites they go to consider *safe* being a tire that didn't blow out? I'd like to see some real test results of two cars being track test against each other. I'm betting the car with over-inflated will come in 2nd in every catagory except fuel economy.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blog...s/4199963.html

Pitt Yaris · 12-22-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gid

What ? PLAN AHEAD ! There's no planning for a deer that decides to bolt out in front or into the side of your vehicle from over an embankment or from thick brush / wooded area . This has to be the dumbest (

) thing stated on this topic so far .

I agree with these comments 100%. Can't believe some people's logic. I guess some posters are one with nature....

b_hickman11 · 12-22-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Panic stops do not happen to those that pay attention on the road and plan ahead. This holds true even if your fellow drivers fail to do so. On the few occasions that I have needed to brake any harder than usual I experienced no difficulty whatsoever at 60 PSI.

As for deer, yes, I run into them on the roads here, too. Also coyotes, quail, rabbits and the occasional black bear. I have never had difficulty avoiding them.

All,

There simply is no room in fuel economy discussions for alarmism or "doomism". Please stop with the venom and rhetoric or I will have this thread locked.

Aww am I upsetting the baby since his views are the same as mine....awww

b_hickman11 · 12-22-2008, 05:39 PM

Actually I have a true story about a deer...kind off topic but it shows how deer are in my area. I used to work in a grocery store in high school and I was sacking some groceries on the front end one day. All of a sudden a lady comes runnning in the door screaming bloody murder. She runs towards the back of the store. Well right behind her was a 2 pt buck running into the store also. It ran over to the produce and 2 customers(2 huge guys) tackled it and tied it up. We sold deer corn at the store and kept the bags out on the sidewalk. 2 deer smelt it and came up there to eat it. Then they got spooked and 1 took off back towards the woods. The other one ran towards the door and well you know the rest of the story.

MadMax · 01-21-2009, 01:49 PM

I don't know why anyone would bother arguing with these "hypermilers," the bottom line is that they are right and the rest of the world is wrong!

I really wonder why these people don't drive a Prius? If they are so dedicated to getting the maximum efficiency out of every drop of gas, then they should select the proper equipment to do so. A Prius with 60+ PSI in it tires and employing those "hypermiler" techniques could get about a bazillion gallons to the mile!

And to my friend in Nacadoches, we both know the dangers of deer in Texas. Maybe we are too stupid not to "plan ahead," or maybe the deer just aren't following the rules! I will ask the next time I see one...

Cheers! M2

33OH · 01-21-2009, 04:51 PM

I actually used to run 50 psi in my tires just for MPG reasons. And then I hit a deer because I couldn't stop fast enough. Slammed on the brakes and the car just skidded on the road, hardly gripping at all.

Bottom line? I run 32 psi now, what Toyota recommends. Only took $5,000 and the safety of me and my passenger to figure it out.

Doug007 · 01-21-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06silveryaris

40 psi car feels good and when pushed hard I do not see any wear on the sidewalls.

Agreed - for me 40 psi works well for my driving style and the roads I regularly traverse. My overall mpg is 41 so good fuel economy is present as well.

KCALB SIRAY · 01-21-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug007

Agreed - for me 40 psi works well for my driving style and the roads I regularly traverse. My overall mpg is 41 so good fuel economy is present as well.

I run 40 as well, and average 42 on the highway. Not even a HM'r either

MadMax · 01-21-2009, 05:46 PM

ryank, what the hell, didn't you PLAN AHEAD?!?

But I am going to see for myself. I just aired up my tires to 40 PSI (my tire pressure sensor light just went off this morning, so I had to check the pressure anyway) and we'll see how it goes. I sure hope I don't find out the hard way that this is a bad decision...

By the way, what is the PSI level that kicks off the air pressure sensor light? All my tires, sans one, were at 32 PSI; and the one that was a bit lower was only 28 PSI. Seems kinda high for the sensors to kick off...

Cheers! M2

nemelek · 01-21-2009, 05:53 PM

ON my wifes CR-V it kicked in at 26 psi. Kind of a good thing. I found a screw in the tire. Without the sensor she might have driven the car until the tire was completely flat.

YarisSedan · 01-21-2009, 06:07 PM

I dont think it sets the light based on a specific tire pressure but it compares all 4 pressures and when it senses one tire is a amount lower than the rest is when it sets the light.

b_hickman11 · 01-21-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

I dont think it sets the light based on a specific tire pressure but it compares all 4 pressures and when it senses one tire is a amount lower than the rest is when it sets the light.

Not true. If it was, your tires could ALL be at 15 psi and the sensor wouldnt go off?!?

33OH · 01-22-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

ryank, what the hell, didn't you PLAN AHEAD?!?

Thanks for the laugh

But in all seriousness, if anyone thinks they can avoid an "accident", they're called that for a reason.

MadMax · 01-22-2009, 08:29 AM

Glad you recognized that as humor, I am sure some people might take it literally! I'm also glad you weren't hurt in that accident, it could have been much worse but I am sure the damage to your beloved Yaris was enough! It would have been for me!

Well, I drove to work with my tires at 40 PSI and I will admit that although it was noticeable, it wasn't that bad. The bumps are a little harsher, but they were already a bit rough with my lower-profile tires. And I don't know if I am getting any better gas mileage going from 32 PSI in my tires to 40; but I keep tab of that info at fill-ups so I will let everyone know my results. I am not going to do anything else different, so I will see how much better the increased tire pressure works.

Stay tuned!

Cheers! M2

33OH · 01-22-2009, 08:49 AM

From my personal experience, going from 50psi to 32psi, I lost about 2-3 MPG (highway), but the ride is sooo much smoother and the handling (especially in the rain/snow) is 10x better.

gid · 01-22-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

From my personal experience, going from 50psi to 32psi, I lost about 2-3 MPG (highway), but the ride is sooo much smoother and the handling (especially in the rain/snow) is 10x better.

same here with lower p.s.i. , try to keep them hovering around 34 . If you notice harsher ride , car is telling you

of the abuse on your suspension as well . Tie rod ends , etc.. Which could / would accelerate the wear on those . Say if part of suspension became damaged under warranty and service center noticed the high tire pressure , they may not honor it . One or few extra m.p.g. not worth it to me .

12-22-2008, 04:39 PM	#74
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	If over-inflation wasn't ONLY about increased fuel economy, we'd be seeing actual real world test results with handling, braking, etc..., comparing the results of tires that have normal pressure with those with double pressure, not just fuel economy increases, or do the 60p.s.i.ers and the websites they go to consider safe being a tire that didn't blow out? I'd like to see some real test results of two cars being track test against each other. I'm betting the car with over-inflated will come in 2nd in every catagory except fuel economy. __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

01-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#80
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I actually used to run 50 psi in my tires just for MPG reasons. And then I hit a deer because I couldn't stop fast enough. Slammed on the brakes and the car just skidded on the road, hardly gripping at all. Bottom line? I run 32 psi now, what Toyota recommends. Only took $5,000 and the safety of me and my passenger to figure it out. Attached Images

01-21-2009, 05:53 PM	#84
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	ON my wifes CR-V it kicked in at 26 psi. Kind of a good thing. I found a screw in the tire. Without the sensor she might have driven the car until the tire was completely flat. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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12-22-2008, 04:21 PM	#73
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	Y.S. , he sent me a private message telling me to remove a post I made in one of his THREADS . He wants all the glory . To think these are the people who are MODERATORS and use it as leverage and attack other members with insults . Reminds of a certain ADMINISTARTION for the past 8 years .

12-22-2008, 05:39 PM	#78
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	Actually I have a true story about a deer...kind off topic but it shows how deer are in my area. I used to work in a grocery store in high school and I was sacking some groceries on the front end one day. All of a sudden a lady comes runnning in the door screaming bloody murder. She runs towards the back of the store. Well right behind her was a 2 pt buck running into the store also. It ran over to the produce and 2 customers(2 huge guys) tackled it and tied it up. We sold deer corn at the store and kept the bags out on the sidewalk. 2 deer smelt it and came up there to eat it. Then they got spooked and 1 took off back towards the woods. The other one ran towards the door and well you know the rest of the story.

01-21-2009, 01:49 PM	#79
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I don't know why anyone would bother arguing with these "hypermilers," the bottom line is that they are right and the rest of the world is wrong! I really wonder why these people don't drive a Prius? If they are so dedicated to getting the maximum efficiency out of every drop of gas, then they should select the proper equipment to do so. A Prius with 60+ PSI in it tires and employing those "hypermiler" techniques could get about a bazillion gallons to the mile! And to my friend in Nacadoches, we both know the dangers of deer in Texas. Maybe we are too stupid not to "plan ahead," or maybe the deer just aren't following the rules! I will ask the next time I see one... Cheers! M2

01-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#83
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	ryank, what the hell, didn't you *PLAN AHEAD?!?* But I am going to see for myself. I just aired up my tires to 40 PSI (my tire pressure sensor light just went off this morning, so I had to check the pressure anyway) and we'll see how it goes. I sure hope I don't find out the hard way that this is a bad decision... By the way, what is the PSI level that kicks off the air pressure sensor light? All my tires, sans one, were at 32 PSI; and the one that was a bit lower was only 28 PSI. Seems kinda high for the sensors to kick off... Cheers! M2

01-21-2009, 06:07 PM	#85
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I dont think it sets the light based on a specific tire pressure but it compares all 4 pressures and when it senses one tire is a amount lower than the rest is when it sets the light.

01-22-2009, 08:29 AM	#88
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Glad you recognized that as humor, I am sure some people might take it literally! I'm also glad you weren't hurt in that accident, it could have been much worse but I am sure the damage to your beloved Yaris was enough! It would have been for me! Well, I drove to work with my tires at 40 PSI and I will admit that although it was noticeable, it wasn't that bad. The bumps are a little harsher, but they were already a bit rough with my lower-profile tires. And I don't know if I am getting any better gas mileage going from 32 PSI in my tires to 40; but I keep tab of that info at fill-ups so I will let everyone know my results. I am not going to do anything else different, so I will see how much better the increased tire pressure works. Stay tuned! Cheers! M2

01-22-2009, 08:49 AM	#89
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	From my personal experience, going from 50psi to 32psi, I lost about 2-3 MPG (highway), but the ride is sooo much smoother and the handling (especially in the rain/snow) is 10x better.