Correcting negative caster on 97 Accord

BCDrums --

BCDrums > wrote:
>
> I just got a set of Michelins. Toyota says 30psi, the tire dealer put in
> 32. He said that the manufacturer's recommendation was to provide a
> cushier ride, and that 32psi would give better wear. Hmmm...

> What do you think of the chalk-line-on-the-tread method of determining
> ideal pressure?

Not a lot. The only thing it'll show is that when rolling a short
distance straight, different parts of the thread have more or less
contact with the road. No relation to what happens at speed, during
braking or in corners.

Whenever I get a new set of tires on a car, I take half an hour to play:
starting with the manufacturer recommendation, then going up a bit, and
down a bit, front as well as rear. After every change a quick test ride
to check - you'll quickly find how much change is noticeable and what it
does.

Playing around a bit (while never going too far from manufacturer
recommendation and thoroughly ignoring tire dealer input) helps find
your best compromise of ride and roadholding.

cu
.\\arc