Schoolies_2004 said:
Isnt it though when you want to do burnouts easier... you overflate your tyres? So you wanna be careful of that, 32psi is the usual level your tyres should be and the level they are designed to operate effectively at
lower tyre pressure = more contact with the ground = more grip.
so more tyre pressure will equal less contact with the ground = less strain on the car which leads to better fuel economy...
to find a happy medium you just have to fiddle around with the pressures. even 1 or 2 psi can make a huge difference in handling...
i work at a tyre shop and this is the following we recommomend.. these pressures are for best tyre wear and fuel economy. remember also temperature of when you are puttin pressure into the tyres is very important. the following temperatures are when the tyres are warm
small FWD cars = 34 F 32R or 34 F 34 R or 32 F 32 R
medium FWD cars = 34 F 34 R
medium/larger FWD cars = 36 F 34 R or 36 F 36 R
medium/large RWD = 36 F 36 R
small/med/large AWD = 36 F 36 R
also directional tyres will handle better and have better water ejection than assymetrical due to tread design. however the trade off for this is they tend to follow the road.