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Overinflating your tires save gas, but actually costs you more

Overinflating your tires costs far more than the fuel savings Fact: Overinflating your tires will save a marginal amount of gas. That’s because a higher inflation pressure slightly reduces the tire’s rolling resistance and that saves a small amount of gas. But the story doesn’t end there, because in the grand scheme of things, overinflating your tires actually costs you more in terms of tire wear, suspension wear, and your safety. Overinflating your tires wears them out faster When you overinflate a tire, the extra pressure lifts the inner and … Read More