HyperInflation... Anyone ???

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Re: HyperInflation... Anyone ???

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Gary,
Thanks. I too am very much about the safety aspect of what I am doing.

TB,
I have read that site and what seems like a hundred others on this topic. I am/have done the legwork on this. Thank You for the link/thought.

Thanks Again Everyone, Jim

PS Everyone, I have researched and considered this very thoroughly. This is not something that Members should copy step for step. As I have said earlier... This is different for me based on my last set of tires vs this current set, as I am sure it will be different for anyone else.

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.
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Based on your research, does higher pressure give you less grip?

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TB,
I would say that yes, Yesterday, inflated to 48 psi cold my grip was less than optimal. I would further add that, this morning inflated to 46 psi cold was just about perfect. I will wait for warmer weather before I finalize my cold psi for this tire/load combo.

Jim

PS It was cold & rainy this morning.

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Well, After what seems like A Month of Sundays...

I have arrived at, what I feel, is a good cold pressure.

46 Psi.

Take Care All, Jim

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I performed my first 5,000 mile maintenance 5 tire rotation on my HyperInflated tires...

The tire wear looks good.

See you in another 5,000 miles

LOLz, Jim
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Jim-5,000 miles and your words.Average gas mileage is 18 mile per gallon.I am saying that isn't any that a good tune Astro hasn't achieved before without over inflating their tires.Just a matter of fact Jim.I do commend you on the tune you have on your van. =D>
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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