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      03-08-2011, 06:54 AM   #18
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Not to be redundant to points above, and I concede that IT DEPENDS is the best answer really. A couple of points I consider when setting my pressure on my non-track drivers:
Higher pressure = better gas mileage. This is quite noticable too. Higher pressure equals a firmer tire, less rubber on the road and less friction. These days, not a bad consideration.
Higher pressure = better and more even tire wear generally. Also less stress on the corners and sidewalls.
The reason for the 32/35 typical recommendation is to provide a certain amount of understeer. I inflate to about +3 PSI most of the time and that is my personal preference. Some people like to run even pressures all around... depends on the handling you like.

I would say experiment and see what you prefer in terms of handling and mileage. But I would never recommend running lower than prescribed numbers.
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