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   Mike Powell to KURT WEISKE   
   Re: ev tires.. diff sizes   
   03 Feb 26 08:58:36   
   
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   >  MP> I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota pickup that has the same size tires all   
   >  MP> around, but calls for the fronts to be inflated to 5 PSI less than the   
   >  MP> rears.  This is the first, and only, vehicle I have owned that did   
   >  MP> that.   
      
   > That makes sense - if you're loaded to the hilt, you'd need additional   
   > tire pressure to help support the weight.   
      
   Yeah, I thought it made sense once I noticed it.  It was just something I   
   had never thought of before.   
      
   > Speaking of which (maybe this should go to AUTOMOTIVE?) I read an   
      
   Yes, maybe so!  ;)   
      
   > interesting article. I've had the past few sets of high-mileage tires wear   
   > out on the outer edges. I thought it was alignment, then realized both inner   
   > and outer edges were worn. I kept the tires at the recommended pressure.   
   > Apparently the recommended pressure is intended for a fully-loaded vehicle.   
   > Driving solo under-loads the tires. I started inflating them a couple of PAI   
   > higher and got better life from the tires.   
      
   Very interesting.  Something I might also want to keep in mind as my sedan   
   is rarely fully-loaded.   
      
   Mike   
      
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