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Originally Posted by GoHuskies
^ Tire pressure? His and yours?
Honestly it can make a big difference. When I first got the hybrid in 06 I was excited to make EPA estimates on 42 mpg in city. This was at the fresh off the lot 34 psi. After some reading I went up to sidewall 44 psi. Instant ticket to 48 mpg. Slowing down and adding a few more techniques, block heater, and grille blocks and now I'm just shy of 60 mpg and hoping to break it by summers end.
So little story moral is higher pressure is a good thing. As long as your not going over the limit. Granted you drive a sporty car where lower pressure might be desirable but if your talking about fuel economy then upping the tires is a must.
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I get my tires rotated and balanced every 5,000 miles and they check the pressure every time. And that's actually one thing my dad does EVERY time I go home is check my tire pressure, it's kinda annoying. But it's right on the recommended tire pressure. I do have 225/40ZR/18's though, rather than the stock 215/45ZR/17, I know that is probably knocking a mile or two of my mileage.