Best PSI For Snow Tires?
Hi: Trying to figure out the optimal tire pressure for my Blizzak WS-50's which are on my '92 Accord, and also my Michelin X-Ice that I have on my '04 Accord. The mechanic insalling these put in about 28 psi all around. This seems low, but if it would add more safety verus the usual 35 psi, then I suppose its alright. Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated. - Paul |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message news:h761t05ameqa7fq0b9tuqnsqmb3beva2fv@4ax.com... > > Hi: Trying to figure out the optimal tire pressure for my Blizzak > WS-50's which are on my '92 Accord, and also my Michelin X-Ice > that I have on my '04 Accord. The mechanic insalling these put > in about 28 psi all around. This seems low, but if it would add > more safety verus the usual 35 psi, then I suppose its alright. > Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated. - Paul I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message news:h761t05ameqa7fq0b9tuqnsqmb3beva2fv@4ax.com... > > Hi: Trying to figure out the optimal tire pressure for my Blizzak > WS-50's which are on my '92 Accord, and also my Michelin X-Ice > that I have on my '04 Accord. The mechanic insalling these put > in about 28 psi all around. This seems low, but if it would add > more safety verus the usual 35 psi, then I suppose its alright. > Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated. - Paul I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
Brian Smith wrote:
> "Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message > news:h761t05ameqa7fq0b9tuqnsqmb3beva2fv@4ax.com... >> >> Hi: Trying to figure out the optimal tire pressure for my Blizzak >> WS-50's which are on my '92 Accord, and also my Michelin X-Ice >> that I have on my '04 Accord. The mechanic insalling these put >> in about 28 psi all around. This seems low, but if it would add >> more safety verus the usual 35 psi, then I suppose its alright. >> Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated. - Paul > > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly thing softer tires will do is ride softer. Pump them up! -- Bob Burns Mill Hall PA treborburns@earthlink.net (NOT a good address.) |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
Brian Smith wrote:
> "Paul" <Paul@Home.com> wrote in message > news:h761t05ameqa7fq0b9tuqnsqmb3beva2fv@4ax.com... >> >> Hi: Trying to figure out the optimal tire pressure for my Blizzak >> WS-50's which are on my '92 Accord, and also my Michelin X-Ice >> that I have on my '04 Accord. The mechanic insalling these put >> in about 28 psi all around. This seems low, but if it would add >> more safety verus the usual 35 psi, then I suppose its alright. >> Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated. - Paul > > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly thing softer tires will do is ride softer. Pump them up! -- Bob Burns Mill Hall PA treborburns@earthlink.net (NOT a good address.) |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
In article <gIdAd.5465$qf5.1425@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink. net>,
"Bob Burns" <treborburns@earthlink.net> wrote: > > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no > > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the > > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. > > And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly > thing softer tires will do is ride softer. Umm...tread doesn't cause traction. Rubber on the road causes traction. Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and provide grip. Softer tires provide more grip on pavement. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
In article <gIdAd.5465$qf5.1425@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink. net>,
"Bob Burns" <treborburns@earthlink.net> wrote: > > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no > > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the > > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. > > And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly > thing softer tires will do is ride softer. Umm...tread doesn't cause traction. Rubber on the road causes traction. Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and provide grip. Softer tires provide more grip on pavement. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" (elmop@nastydesigns.com) writes: > In article <gIdAd.5465$qf5.1425@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink. net>, > "Bob Burns" <treborburns@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no >> > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the >> > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. >> >> And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly >> thing softer tires will do is ride softer. > > Umm...tread doesn't cause traction. Rubber on the road causes traction. > > Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then > the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and > provide grip. > > Softer tires provide more grip on pavement. > Every car has the recommended tire pressures posted on a label, usually on one of the door posts. This is the pressure you should set the tires at when they are COLD. Increasing pressure slightly may sharpen response and make the ride a bit harsher. Increasing pressure too much will cause the handling to become 'twitchy', and can lead to a loss of control. Decreasing pressure can lead to a loss of handling. That said, the one time you might want to decrease pressure is if you are driving in very deep snow (or soft sand). This can allow the car to float on top of the snow instead of sinking into it. It is risky because you could damage the tires or wheels if you continue to drive on low pressure after getting out of the deep snow. However, if the snow is so deep that you keep getting stuck, it can be a good emergency measure. Years ago, car manufacturers might recommend tire pressures that would promote ride over handling, but they don't really have the option to do that these days. Dan (This account is not used for email.) |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" (elmop@nastydesigns.com) writes: > In article <gIdAd.5465$qf5.1425@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink. net>, > "Bob Burns" <treborburns@earthlink.net> wrote: > >> > I run the maximum for the tire in my tires all year long. I have no >> > problem with abnormal wear patterns or premature wearing out of the >> > rubber. Also, with a harder tire, you get better fuel mileage. >> >> And better traction. Softer tires tend to close the tread and slip. ONly >> thing softer tires will do is ride softer. > > Umm...tread doesn't cause traction. Rubber on the road causes traction. > > Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then > the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and > provide grip. > > Softer tires provide more grip on pavement. > Every car has the recommended tire pressures posted on a label, usually on one of the door posts. This is the pressure you should set the tires at when they are COLD. Increasing pressure slightly may sharpen response and make the ride a bit harsher. Increasing pressure too much will cause the handling to become 'twitchy', and can lead to a loss of control. Decreasing pressure can lead to a loss of handling. That said, the one time you might want to decrease pressure is if you are driving in very deep snow (or soft sand). This can allow the car to float on top of the snow instead of sinking into it. It is risky because you could damage the tires or wheels if you continue to drive on low pressure after getting out of the deep snow. However, if the snow is so deep that you keep getting stuck, it can be a good emergency measure. Years ago, car manufacturers might recommend tire pressures that would promote ride over handling, but they don't really have the option to do that these days. Dan (This account is not used for email.) |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
In article <cqrsjm$cnu$1@theodyn.ncf.ca>,
ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton) wrote: > Every car has the recommended tire pressures posted on a label, usually > on one of the door posts. This is the pressure you should set the tires > at when they are COLD. Agreed. At least *start* there. Some people prefer it a few pounds one way or the other, for whatever reason. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
In article <cqrsjm$cnu$1@theodyn.ncf.ca>,
ag564@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Dan Beaton) wrote: > Every car has the recommended tire pressures posted on a label, usually > on one of the door posts. This is the pressure you should set the tires > at when they are COLD. Agreed. At least *start* there. Some people prefer it a few pounds one way or the other, for whatever reason. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-BA25CA.09394728122004@text.usenetserver.com... > > Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then > the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and > provide grip. The OP was asking about snow tires. |
Re: Best PSI For Snow Tires?
"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message news:elmop-BA25CA.09394728122004@text.usenetserver.com... > > Closing the tread won't cause slip unless there's water or snow, then > the tread gets the water/snow out so the rubber can meet the asphalt and > provide grip. The OP was asking about snow tires. |
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