Since fuel is so expensive, is it now economical to over-inflate my tyres?

[Alastair]

What's the point of posting when moderators either edit what you've typed, change your thread titles or just delete your posts?

[*Wallace*]

I wouldn't do this Alistair over inflated tyres can cause you to skid in wet conditions even if it's only a few psi.

[torin8]

Surely over inflating your tyres would lead to less surface area of tyre touching the ground and hence leading to less grip..? Crashing your car and paying the excess and the hike in insurance premium would not be economical...

[Lindos]

You will reduce grip, increase tyre wear, and possibly break the law.

 

Depends therefor on your priorities.

[Alastair]

Surely increasing the pressure up to the manufacturers recommendation for driving at speed is still safe at lower speeds. Otherwise what are you meant to do, inflate them as soon as you get on the motorway? My tyres are meant to be 32 psi or 37 psi with more load or at speed.

[Alastair]

Oh, I found this on the Dunlop site about tyre care

 

Avoid driving over or scrubbing against kerb edgings or other raised obstructions.

 

Have these people ever been to Sheffield? The council puts raised obstructions in the road.

[*Wallace*]

Just inflate to the recommended pressure when the tyres get hot with driving the pressure increases.