Comments on: How to Get Better Gas Milage: Tire Pressure! http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jake Mcguin http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-723291 Jake Mcguin Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:51:35 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-723291 The opposite side of that coin. I remember seeing a safety film when I worked for Goodyear. Sever over inflation causes the sidewall to bulge out actually making the tire look under inflated. In the film the tire (radial) was inflated to failure and you could actually see this happening. The belts in radials will not stretch and merely force the sidewalls out. Over inflation only stress a modern, belted radial tire. The opposite side of that coin. I remember seeing a safety film when I worked for Goodyear. Sever over inflation causes the sidewall to bulge out actually making the tire look under inflated. In the film the tire (radial) was inflated to failure and you could actually see this happening. The belts in radials will not stretch and merely force the sidewalls out. Over inflation only stress a modern, belted radial tire.

]]> By: Firedragon http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582809 Firedragon Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:13:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582809 I own a 2006 Dodge Charger RT and have been able to travel from atlanta ga to jacksonville fl on a single tank of gas. This was possible using cruise control set at 85 mph the whole way. The car has a 19 gallon tank and the trip mileage is 380 miles. thats 20-25 miles to the gallon. I own a 2006 Dodge Charger RT and have been able to travel from atlanta ga to jacksonville fl on a single tank of gas. This was possible using cruise control set at 85 mph the whole way. The car has a 19 gallon tank and the trip mileage is 380 miles. thats 20-25 miles to the gallon.

]]> By: Gary (TuxedoJericho) http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582580 Gary (TuxedoJericho) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:23:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582580 This is something that a lot of people fail to realize. another good thing to do, is to clean your fuel injectors or carburators (if your car is olfd enough to have one). With these clean, you can also help increase the fuel mileage. Also, do not "floor it". Slowly accelerating up to speed is better because you dont use the fuel in a one shot. This is something that a lot of people fail to realize.

another good thing to do, is to clean your fuel injectors or carburators (if your car is olfd enough to have one). With these clean, you can also help increase the fuel mileage.

Also, do not “floor it”. Slowly accelerating up to speed is better because you dont use the fuel in a one shot.

]]> By: Kurt http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582537 Kurt Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:09:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582537 If you keep your rpm under 2000, you'll get better gas mileage. Dont drive too fast. If you keep your rpm under 2000, you’ll get better gas mileage. Dont drive too fast.

]]> By: Cjaiceman http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582533 Cjaiceman Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:06:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582533 I think that your driving habits have more impact on overall gas milage than anything. If your massing the gas at every light your going to use a lot more gas than if you do it easy. I think that your driving habits have more impact on overall gas milage than anything. If your massing the gas at every light your going to use a lot more gas than if you do it easy.

]]> By: Cessna154 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582486 Cessna154 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:56:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582486 Tire pressure is so important! It is amazing how your tires can affect your MPG. Tire pressure is so important! It is amazing how your tires can affect your MPG.

]]> By: Chevymuscle http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582448 Chevymuscle Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:09:45 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582448 My friend tried many different things to get his truck better milage. Taking tailgate off.. Taking complete bed of truck off.... Nothing quite worked until he bought a honda lol My friend tried many different things to get his truck better milage. Taking tailgate off.. Taking complete bed of truck off…. Nothing quite worked until he bought a honda lol

]]> By: DJCool http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582441 DJCool Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:03:46 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582441 Good Points, Ahh i can't drive yet but i know alot about cars and i see how that can make better MIlage on your car. Good Science! Good Points, Ahh i can’t drive yet but i know alot about cars and i see how that can make better MIlage on your car. Good Science!

]]> By: bcosmo http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582439 bcosmo Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:00:15 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582439 As a new driver, I never that tire pressure was really important. The story was awesome and the next time i drive I will always be sure to check the tire pressure. As a new driver, I never that tire pressure was really important. The story was awesome and the next time i drive I will always be sure to check the tire pressure.

]]> By: dephekt http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582437 dephekt Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:54:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582437 These are great tips that I need to start utilizing better. Especially because most of my travel planning is in the winter around the beginning of the year. These are great tips that I need to start utilizing better. Especially because most of my travel planning is in the winter around the beginning of the year.

]]> By: dephekt http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582436 dephekt Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:52:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582436 These are great tips which I need to start utilizing. Especially because I do most of my traveling so far has been planned in the winter at the beginning of the year. These are great tips which I need to start utilizing. Especially because I do most of my traveling so far has been planned in the winter at the beginning of the year.

]]> By: techpcguy http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582418 techpcguy Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:26:45 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582418 Very good article, keeping up with the tire pressure on my vehicle has helped alot. I travel at least 65 miles total per day going to work. With the gas prices as high as they are, every little bit can help. Thanks Chriss! Very good article, keeping up with the tire pressure on my vehicle has helped alot. I travel at least 65 miles total per day going to work. With the gas prices as high as they are, every little bit can help. Thanks Chriss!

]]> By: Mike Henley http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582415 Mike Henley Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:24:23 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582415 It is not just the tread that makes a difference. The composition of the tread rubber makes a BIG difference. Softer rubber compounds give improved traction but increases rolling friction and gives slightly lower mileage and tread life. It is a trade off - how much gas mileage do you give up for handling (SAFETY)? Having been in situations where I had to evade an oncoming truck in my lane, I'll stick with my Goodyear Response Edges, even though they do cost a little mpg. I'll make that up in other ways, like PulseStar plugs (they do work on my Mazda6), regular maintenance and good driving habits. Proper air pressure is a MUST for both mileage and safety, though. It is not just the tread that makes a difference. The composition of the tread rubber makes a BIG difference. Softer rubber compounds give improved traction but increases rolling friction and gives slightly lower mileage and tread life. It is a trade off – how much gas mileage do you give up for handling (SAFETY)? Having been in situations where I had to evade an oncoming truck in my lane, I’ll stick with my Goodyear Response Edges, even though they do cost a little mpg. I’ll make that up in other ways, like PulseStar plugs (they do work on my Mazda6), regular maintenance and good driving habits.

Proper air pressure is a MUST for both mileage and safety, though.

]]> By: AlfredNeuman http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582386 AlfredNeuman Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:22:07 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582386 Tires do get neglected, not only does low air pressure effect you gas milage and tire wear it also raises your chances of a blow out. Nice add Mitch. Check your tires every month. Tires do get neglected, not only does low air pressure effect you gas milage and tire wear it also raises your chances of a blow out. Nice add Mitch. Check your tires every month.

]]> By: Gastroopa http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582375 Gastroopa Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:46:31 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/01/25/how-to-get-better-gas-milage-tire-pressure/#comment-582375 So naturally when I saw that you didn't have tire pressure on the list I was surprised as well, but after reading the blog post and the email you received with it I was even more shocked. I knew that tire pressure had a lot to do with mileage but I was unaware of how the tire tread played a part in it. Now a new question arises in my thought process here, How do you know which tread pattern will give the best milage? So naturally when I saw that you didn’t have tire pressure on the list I was surprised as well, but after reading the blog post and the email you received with it I was even more shocked. I knew that tire pressure had a lot to do with mileage but I was unaware of how the tire tread played a part in it.

Now a new question arises in my thought process here, How do you know which tread pattern will give the best milage?

]]>