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Replying to: rickhermann (May 16, 2007 2:32 pm)  Many owners use 42 PSI front and 40 PSI rear for better mileage. Do check the tire sidewall for the max. inflation pressure, and do set the tire pressure when the tires are "cold" (not driven on for 5 hrs.).
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Replying to: pathstar1 (May 17, 2007 1:12 pm) |
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Replying to: rickhermann (May 16, 2007 2:32 pm) 1) It is a little known fact that new tires have more RR than worn out tires, even if they are otherwise identical. 2) Tires designed for hybrids generally have less RR than other OE tires. 3) OE tires generally have lower RR than tires designed for the replacement market. The above means that if you buy new tires for your hybrid, you should expect redictions in fuel economy, and the amount could be significant if you selected a different tire. 4) If the pressure listed on the sidewall says 35 psi max, then the tire can be safely inflated to 44 psi. However, there is a risk associated with using pressures significantly higher than what the vehicle manufacturer specifies. I consider anything more than than 5 psi as significant and the risk is that the tire will be more prone to impact type failures and punctures. |
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Replying to: seeko (Nov 05, 2006 7:32 am)
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One of my rear tires blew out yesterday. Nothing lit up on the dash, since it was pouring rain, I hardly noticed anything, but the tire is toast. Any suggestions re: replacing just one tire? The current tires are the originals that came with the car, which has 26,000 miles. I think they are Goodyear Integrity. Can I just get another one? This is my first car, and my first tire issue, so any advice would be helpful.
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Replying to: elissacl (Jan 23, 2008 2:24 pm) |
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Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 8:17 am) You can get one stock tire to replace the destroyed one. You should ensure it is placed on the rear, and never rotated to the front, as it will be larger in diameter, and will put more wear on the differential if used on the front with a 26,000 mi worn tire. It's not a big issue, just recommended to keep wear at normal levels. Next best option would be to purchase two tires, and keep them on the same "axle", front or rear. This would allow standard directional tire rotation, front to rear, but never side to side. Your best option would be four new tires. Choose based on what you can afford. Safety improves as the option is "better", but all would be acceptable safety wise. |
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Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 24, 2008 8:40 am) |
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Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 9:33 am) |
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Replying to: pinko (Jan 24, 2008 9:33 am)
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