At  3/15/2009 01:45 PM, Mike S wrote:
>At 03:13 PM 3/15/2009, Rob wrote...
>>If you put a tire on that calls for a max of 60 psi and you are
>>running it at 40 psi it has 30% less pressure than it should, that
>>adds up to heat.
>
>Definitely NOT. "Maximum" has nothing to do with "recommended" or
>"correct." If using the type of tire recommended by the manufacturer
>(size and load rating), also use their recommended pressure.
>"Maximum" means "do not exceed." In most cases, correct pressure is
>significantly less.
>
>There are multiple ways of determining proper pressure if running a
>non-standard size, but in all cases, the manufacturer's
>recommendation is going to be closer than the maximum pressure
>stamped on the sidewall.

Nope you are wrong on this one, several years at a front end shop
showed what DOES happen when running tires under inflated. No doubt
on this issue in my mind.
Good luck.

Rob
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