Tire Pressure: Full Load vs. Partial Load
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I have had my '23 GTS Sedan for about 6 months and have always had the tires inflated to "Full Load" pressures. (21" All Season Tires) I decided to try "Partial Load" as the vast majority of the time I have no passengers and nothing in the trunk or frunk. It does affect the general comfort/handling of the ride (softer) and also seems to produce a bit more tire noise. But, does this affect the mileage achieved (seems like higher inflation would produce less rolling resistance) and/or the tire wear?
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I have had my '23 GTS Sedan for about 6 months and have always had the tires inflated to "Full Load" pressures. (21" All Season Tires) I decided to try "Partial Load" as the vast majority of the time I have no passengers and nothing in the trunk or frunk. It does affect the general comfort/handling of the ride (softer) and also seems to produce a bit more tire noise. But, does this affect the mileage achieved (seems like higher inflation would produce less rolling resistance) and/or the tire wear?
My car's "Energy" screen says that running my tires @ 38 psi costs ~1.3% of total range vs. the suggested 42 psi.
I personally don't care at all about 3-4 miles of range, but I do care about the better ride quality provided by 38 psi.
Last edited by Zcd1; 09-06-2023 at 03:17 PM.
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Have the same tires, set them 42 PSI F/46 PSI R so they don't go over the 50 PSI maximum.
Ride and handling are acceptable, set them that way for maximum mileage.
Ride and handling are acceptable, set them that way for maximum mileage.