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From: geoff@denelvx.UUCP (Geoff Baum)
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Subject: Re: tire inflation pressures
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Date: Mon, 15-Jul-85 10:52:25 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 15 10:52:25 1985
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> I just bought new Michelin XH tires for my not-very-sporty
> 1980 Chevrolet Malibu, and the guy who installed them told
> me to keep the pressure at 34-35 pounds cold...

> Can anyone confirm or deny this recommendation?
> 
> Carl Blesch

I recently bought Pirelli P77s for one of my Honda Civics and Michelin XZXs
for the other Honda Civic.  The tire dealer insisted that I keep the Pirellis
at 32 psi and the Michelins at 28 psi (same car).  He stated that the mfgr's
recommended tire pressure was designed to give the most comfortable ride and
did not take into account increased tire wear or decreased gas mileage.
I now keep my tires at the tire installer's recommended pressure.  I have not
noticed any decrease in cornering power, although the ride is marginally less
soft and steering effort has decreased.