Winter tire grip psi

gunnerxq · 01-06-2019, 09:39 PM

Just wondering if at 32-30 psi I would have better grip than
Say at 38 psi? Would it be worth it to lower the tire pressure before a storm?

gunnerxq · 01-13-2019, 10:03 PM

Bumpo

floydarogers · 01-14-2019, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gunnerxq

Just wondering if at 32-30 psi I would have better grip than
Say at 38 psi? Would it be worth it to lower the tire pressure before a storm?

It's an old wives tale. Don't bother; all you'd do is put the shoulders on the road/snow surface, while letting the center of the tire raise up a bit.

Remember, the tires are still supporting the same amount of weight. In fact, it's likely that the tires may overheat and blow - witness Firestone and Ford Exploders.

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