Tire Inflation: Proper PSI to run?

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

I'm with Bubb on this one, all the way.
I do run 3psi less in the rears than the front.
Too much air (for the load being carried) can decrease contact patch and hurt traction.

Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dan Bubb 
  To: Tyler P. ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 1:01 PM
  Subject: Re: Tire Inflation: Proper PSI to run?


  You definititely do NOT want to run at the max inflation pressure of the
  tire. If you drive for an extended period of time the tire will get hotter
  and the pressure will go up exceeding the max rating.
  For street use I try to run at a pressure that gives me even tire wear
  across the tread, which usually works out to ~28 psi. Works for 175/70 x 13,
  185/60 x 14 and 205/40 x 16. Plus no sense making the ride harsher for a 1%
  performance gain on the street.
  For autocross or track use, obviously, the pressure should be set higher to
  limit sidewall deformation under lateral load.
  just my .02
  Dan