If you look at the tire air pressure ratings it reads 44PSI (max). I would
always opt out for a 5PSI lesser for expansion. Yes! I had the tires at
40PSI but to much spinning.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Kozubal [mailto:grndak4x4@home.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2000 7:59 PM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: Re: Improve gas mileage real cheap!
> I found a real easy, cheap way to improve my gas mileage - get a tire
> pressure gauge that reads 15 PSI low.
>
> My brother wanted to see how my dial-type gauge worked, so he tried it
> on mom's Buick. 16 PSI. Well, that doesn't sound right, maybe he's
> using it wrong. Nope, he's got it right. Check with a stick-type and
> the same tire is about 32-33 PSI (where it should be, pretty much).
>
> On to the Dak. My gauge says 31 PSI on the right front (a little low,
> but it's much cooler than when I last checked/inflated). Tried the
> other gauge, and it reads 45 PSI.
>
> So now I have to wonder how long it's been like this. I've had my tires
> WAY overinflated for a while now. Here I thought I'd actually started
> getting better mileage legitimately. And yes, I'm going to buy a new
> gauge.
Andy,
Do yourself a favor, and maybe hint to someone it would make a great Xmas
gift, and get a tire pressure guage from K&D Enterprises. It is built
awesome, nice and heavy duty design also. It even comes with a nice durable
bag. I just love the clip on hands free design of the air chuck. The main
large pressure dial is connected to a machined piece of brass, which is also
fancy. On one end is the bleeder valve when airing tires down and the other
end is the valve which a air hose can clip onto, basically it has its own
built in valve stem. I bought mine a year ago and paid around $45 for it.
Check it out at http://www.4x4now.com/4wstlsag.htm
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/reviews/kdreview.htm
Their website was at: http://www.slickrockairgauge.com
but I cant get it to pull up, maybe you can. Otherwise call them at (801)
558-1797
There are also a variety of good air gauges used in the 4WD industry,
depending on how much you want to spend. I know Currie does make a nice one,
just with an $80 price tag. Good Luck!
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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