Maximum Tire pressure (a police perspective)

This is such fun, I just have to post. Who knew tire pressure was such a passionate topic?

I drive a police interceptor (Crown Vic) and also have Ford's installer's documents.

Although the tires may have either 35 or 44 psi on them, and although the civilian owner's manual and door sticker suggests 35 psi cold pressure, the police install documents suggest 41 psi as the correct cold psi for pursuit cars.

Every written article I have seen on optimal pressure for pursuit cars indicates 41 psi. This is also consistent with the tire manufacturer's indications for pressures at high speeds for V-rated tires.... the pressure goes up past the normal maximum rating of 35 as the top speed increases.

It seems most of these cars are run at 41 to 44 psi, with some agencies opting for 35, but few.

Tire wear and performance are better with these cars at higher psi.

So the general consensus on this thread is that higher pressure is better.

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I operate nothing at max - always in the upper third of operating range. Sucks to be correct in a MAXED out world!