Does anyone increase their toad's tire pressure to max, as stated on the sidewall, to decrease their toad's rolling resistance, and in turn, make the toad easier to pull?
Yes, I do it all the time on my Malibu. I increase the pressure by 5 lbs in each tire. Works for me.
Joe
Joe and Susan
Tara the toy poodle and Patches the cat
Retired Teamster traveling when I can
2006 Allegro 32 BA
1974 VW Super Beetle or
2001 Malibu
FMCA 50826
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I don't increase the pressure to the "max", but I do increase the pressure. I can't tell any difference while towing, but sure can when driving the toad.
Retired and loving it
Living in the Land of Enchantment
Traveling in 2007 Newmar KSDP
towing a Jeep Liberty
with a Blue Ox tow bar
I don't.
Increasing the pressure makes the tire more susceptible to bruising, which increases the chance of failure.
Increasing the pressure reduces the contact patch on the road surface, reducing braking effectiveness. I figure I need all the stopping power I can get!
The reduced contact patch also reduces the traction which holds the vehicle on the road. I figure I need all that I can get, too!
I'm not sure the increased pressure will give enough of a fuel economy increase to make it worth while. Although, many years ago, a group of engineering students built a vehicle around a Chevy six engine and three speed manual transmission, and by running a very lean mixture, and 100 PSI tires, and other chicanery, they got a calculated 150 MPG!
I run the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressures. All the time.
CM1, USN (RET)
2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V, Ford V10
Toad: 2006 Jeep Rubicon LJ
Other toad: '06 PT Cruiser, Kar Kaddy dolly
Toy: 1977 Dodge W100 CC SWB, 3/4 ton axles & springs
"When seconds count, help is only minutes away!"
nope. i leave the tire pressure alone...it's the same for towing or driving. can't see the logic in changing it for towing. sounds like a major hassle to make those changes every time i want to tow/drive.
73,
rich, n9dko www.bananaboatbytes.com
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fulid. He says he can stop anytime.
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2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U
'46 Willys CJ2A
'03 Jeep Wrangler TJ
'10 Jeep Liberty KK
Increase mine in the winter heading south and any trip over a couple of hundred miles. doesn't take more than a few minutes. Been doing it a for 30 k miles no ill effects.
Mike & Peg
Aint' life grand!!
'05 Discovery 39S
'04 Grand Cherokee Freedom, M&G, Roadmaster Sterling
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Zeus the Wonder Dog
"makes you wonder doesn't he"
If anything I would lower it a little bit since there is no one in the car and thus reduced weight on the tires. Tires should have the correct pressure to wear evenly across the tread. This gives the maximum contact with the road and is the safest. Anything else wears your tires out quicker and is not as safe.
John & Doris Doris and Robbies Blogs 2007 Tiffin Phaeton QDH 40 w/Cat 7 350
2004 Liberty Renegade 4x4 Toad
Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar
Air Force One toad braking system
FMCA F380583, PA, Good Sams
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