I run the tires on the S-10 at max. pressure (41 p.s.i. - cold) as stated on the sidewall. I get about 1-2 mpg more than the slightly (It's a frickin' PU truck for God's sakes!) more "cushy" ride at 36 p.s.i..

Most of my driving is Interstate...65-75 mph...and I do "snuggle in" behind the semis - I let them know I'm behind them ... some don't like it so I'll back off ... others don't mind (probably company drivers) so if that's OK, I'll find that one spot that's just ahead of the closing vortex and ride that little rift...I MIGHT gain about an additional mile or two/gallon, but that's usually tempered to the lower side due to all the construction that's starting to pop up and around the area...

In the 8+ years I've been driving that thing, I've ALMOST cracked the 20 m.p.g. barrier, twice...and the way the prices are going ($3.59-$3.75/GUR/87-89 octane at this time), it's becoming a bit more of a practice...

Back on the tire front (or tread), the max./41 p.s.i. inflation technique works for me and I end up with even treadwear...on new skins, I've gotten to over 80K on two sets and had over 74K on the first...the current set is running at 22K right now...no noticable wear on them yet...and the traction is fine...I drive as the weather dictates, not despite it...

And the other thing that keeps the tires in the round and flat across the tread? I'm ROTATING them every 6k-7k miles...helps in evening out the loads on all the tires...

Now, on the Benz? Won't go there...I like that ride too much to screw around with that...

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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