The dealer probably forgot to recalibrate it. Search the forums here for plenty of other examples of similar behavior. Start the recalibration yourself and give it a few miles. It should fix the problem. BTW, I think the tire pressure is supposed to be 32 PSI in all 4 tires (at least that is what mine says).
I have a cop friend of mine with his radar get me at 70mph with 60psi in my insight and then again at 45psi and again at 35psi. Insight has a digital MPH display. 60psi read 71, 45 read 70 and 35psi read 70. So...
That's a safety limit on the tire from the tire manufacturer that ignores the weight of the vehicle its used on. It's severely over-inflated for most applications. The door jamb label pressure--defined by the car manufacturer for the car in question--is the one that puts optimum tire patch contact on the road for handling and safety. But to each their own.
Absolutely no argument here. I notice significant changes in handling above 40psi. When it rains/horrible wind I always deflate to 38psi all around. My civic will probably stay at 40 unless it's raining/windy, then I drop to 32.
That compromised handling reduces safety for you and others you share the road with under all conditions. All to save a few bucks on gas? Not me, thanks.
yes it is, I hated them and ditched them on the 3rd day of ownership. Drove into the tire shop and got 75 bucks each for them credit towards a new set.
Now that's funny, because on my way home from the dealership I hydroplaned as well! I wonder if Michelin defenders would turn more MPG than this garbage tire. I know where I will be going tomorrow morning :].
I don't blame you, a lot of people have ditched the garbage that came on the car.
Only 600 miles so far. Tires look brand new tbh. And thanks, I'll take it to the dealer once I get the new tires for sure.
