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Subject:Re: Michelin Agilis Report
From:Kent Christensen
Date:Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:04:54 -0700

re:  My tires are Michelien XC4S's.These tires normal max pressure is
52 psi I run 50 psi all around.

Folks should not confuse the "max pressure" number on the sidewalls of
their tires with the pressure they should actually run.  The number on
the sidewall is a "never exceed" number and would normally only be
used when the corresponding weight figure is achieved.  Assuming you
have one of the recommended tires, the sticker in the door jamb
provides probably the best recommendation for tire pressure.  At least
on my old '81, the front and rear pressure recommendations are never
the same--the front is lower.  Overinflating front tires is the way to
lighten steering and likely will result in perceived extra crosswind
sensitivity.   If you run one of the "unapproved" tires, the max
pressure number is still not the number to use.