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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BRTC5
stick with the Toyos. AAA will help you if the need arises. Welcome to the club!
Many thanks for the advice,and proud to be a member. Ken
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Ken, Excellent question--The answer is, follow the factory/Tire manufacturers recommendation for correct "COLD" air pressure (PSI). YOu can find this information on line, your owners manual, your local tire dealer (if he or she knows their business). inside the drivers door--on the door jam and also on the sidewall of the tire. Make sure you are looking at PSI not the Europe designation. With regard to Nitrogen, it is more hype than value, unless you get it no charge. It does help with air pressure fluctuation and all but eliminates moisture in the cavity of the tire--and this is good. However, very difficult to measure the value, and unless you add Nitrogen back when needed, you loose all the qualities of Nitrogen. There is absolutely no documented data for measurable fuel savings or better handling--so, if it is a free service, be sure and take, but is it worth $8.95 a tire--no!---Again, good question --enjoy the Vette. Thanks, Bob
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