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Check your tire pressure
I got a coupon from the Les Schwab tire co (big in the great northwest) for a free tire rotation. After the rotation, started noticing my steering wheel was just a touch off center on a level road. Checked tire pressure: two left tires at 30 lbs (where I set them) and right two tires were at 40 lbs.
There are a few lessons to be learned here. Have never understood why people think more air is better.
Always check your tire pressure after a service!
There are a few lessons to be learned here. Have never understood why people think more air is better.
Always check your tire pressure after a service!
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I have 2 vehicles to go to my local Toyota dealer for regular service. They both always come back with air pressure at 35psi no matter what the door jamb sticker says. I know this and go out immediately and reduce the air pressure to the recommended #.
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My tech sets the tires at 35psi in the winter months and 32psi in the summer. The logic is that the temperature in the garage is typically around 30° warmer than the outside temp in the winter. (35psi @ 68°F inside = 32psi @ 38° outside)
Tires should be checked and adjusted regularly as conditions change. 1 psi is gained or lost for every 10° temperature change, whether using air or nitrogen.
Good read on nitrogen vs. air for those curious: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=191
Tires should be checked and adjusted regularly as conditions change. 1 psi is gained or lost for every 10° temperature change, whether using air or nitrogen.
Good read on nitrogen vs. air for those curious: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=191
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