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Old 12-31-2006 | 09:16 AM
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I discovered that low pressure in one tire will cause torque steer during a shift within a few days of my new purchase. Still have a very slow leak in pass. rear.
Old 12-31-2006 | 09:38 AM
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I check mine every 3-4 days. I find that with my driving 55 miles a day on the highway seems to make them fluctuate. Usually they're not off by much but I can feel the difference in a few pounds.
Old 12-31-2006 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wildcardtrd,Dec 31 2006, 11:20 AM
32psi nitrogen in each tire...pressure loss is not an issue
nitrogen? what's the difference?
Old 12-31-2006 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by wildcardtrd,Dec 31 2006, 12:20 PM
32psi nitrogen in each tire...pressure loss is not an issue
Not trying to argue, since I am a proponent of N2 inflation. but I just have to add my $0.02 because too many people think nitrogen inflation cures all ills.

Nitrogen inflation reduces air loss by diffusion through the rubber by about 35%. It does nothing for leaky valves or rims. It is no substitute for regular tire inflation maintenance.

http://www.parker.com/ead/cm2.asp?cmid=9087
Old 12-31-2006 | 01:16 PM
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Nitrogen also expands less as it heats so your pressure will stay more constant. Good for racers, but not a bit superfulous for daily drivers.
Old 12-31-2006 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dyhppy,Dec 31 2006, 01:52 AM
like a dumb a$$, i trusted the service people when they said they checked my psi. getting gas today, one of my tires looked a little low, so i checked it and found that it was at 7 psi.

anyways, be safe, happy new years.
Wow. That's really low. There's a leak somewhere. Does this change your impression of any of your handling mods?
Old 12-31-2006 | 02:41 PM
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funny you mention that. i was gonna pm u. car handled THAT good with low tire pressure. now it is even better, faster and off the charts fun. too bad u dont live over here to take it for a test spin.
Old 12-31-2006 | 03:00 PM
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How can it handle good with that low tyre pressure .. hmmm
Old 12-31-2006 | 03:36 PM
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that's what im saying. the chasis mods were good. nevermind. ckit, hope u get the msg.
Old 12-31-2006 | 06:25 PM
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What tire pressures do u guys run?


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