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sreenivass · 7th April 2007, 13:37

IMO excessive over inflation is definitely bad. The required PSI suggested by both vehicle manufacturers and tire manufacturers is different for different loads and driving conditions. So the definition of overinflation is w.r.t driving conditions.

I have come to know of two affects of overinflation

1. Uneven tire wear: more center wear if overinflated.
2. Affect on the suspension/ chassis components, I was warned the lower arms could be damaged by over inflation.
3. Ofcourse ride quality, I find it a little harshes even for a 1 PSI increase in my car.

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sreenivass BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 770	IMO excessive over inflation is definitely bad. The required PSI suggested by both vehicle manufacturers and tire manufacturers is different for different loads and driving conditions. So the definition of overinflation is w.r.t driving conditions. I have come to know of two affects of overinflation 1. Uneven tire wear: more center wear if overinflated. 2. Affect on the suspension/ chassis components, I was warned the lower arms could be damaged by over inflation. 3. Ofcourse ride quality, I find it a little harshes even for a 1 PSI increase in my car. __________________ I have one dream, Fiat with great A.S.S.