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  • Re: ev tires.. diff sizes

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to KURT WEISKE on Tuesday, February 03, 2026 08:58:36
    I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota pickup that has the same size tires all around, but calls for the fronts to be inflated to 5 PSI less than the rears. This is the first, and only, vehicle I have owned that did
    that.

    That makes sense - if you're loaded to the hilt, you'd need additional
    tire pressure to help support the weight.

    Yeah, I thought it made sense once I noticed it. It was just something I
    had never thought of before.

    Speaking of which (maybe this should go to AUTOMOTIVE?) I read an

    Yes, maybe so! ;)

    interesting article. I've had the past few sets of high-mileage tires wear out on the outer edges. I thought it was alignment, then realized both inner and outer edges were worn. I kept the tires at the recommended pressure. Apparently the recommended pressure is intended for a fully-loaded vehicle. Driving solo under-loads the tires. I started inflating them a couple of PAI higher and got better life from the tires.

    Very interesting. Something I might also want to keep in mind as my sedan
    is rarely fully-loaded.

    Mike

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