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Dear Q & A: Not long ago a truck mechanic told me the tires on my 3⁄4 ton pickup should be inflated to 80 pounds, for the load I carry. That got me thinking about my big 2002 Lexus SC-300 sedan. The sidewalls on my car’s tires say “205/60R16, 1356 lbs., 44 PSI.” Virtually all of our driving is with just driver and one passenger, on the highway, at around the speed limit. Is a full 44 PSI the safest? When I bought this set of tires, the recommended pressure was 30 PSI.      – J.H. Dear JH: That “44” embossed on your Toyota’s tire sidewalls is maximum pressure, beyond which it can be dangerous to inflate. If you run at 44 psi, you’ll have a harsh ride, increase your tires’ vulnerability to road damage, and rapidly wear out the tire tread down the middle of the tread face. As this column has observed in the past, “recommended” pressure is usually a compromise between comfy ride and...
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