1. Jul 15, 2020 #21
   

   electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

   Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020

   Its not that much more pressure and I prefer the handling as well, the tires are certainly rated for it. In our "winter" I like to keep them a little lower, closer to the rating that's on the car door frame tire pressure sticker, not 36 psi cold as indicated but closer to 38 psi.

    
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2. Jul 16, 2020 #22
   

   KiwiME Well-Known Member

   New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant

   Yes, there seems to be a perceptible improvement in handling once you reach 40. Under that it's mushy.

    

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3. Jul 16, 2020 #23
   

   FloridaSun Well-Known Member

   Lakeland, Florida

   For sure.. Didn't notice any change in ride comfort with 44 psi hot compared to 39 psi hot.

    
4. Jul 16, 2020 #24
   

   R P Well-Known Member

   Vancouver, BC, Canada 2023 Solterra Tech Pkg

   That's interesting. I will have to give it a try. I have stuck to near recommended pressures, because my Kona's ride is a lot rougher that my other car, and didn't want to make it worse. But if you say it is the same, might as well get the extra range...
   
   I do remember with my old Prius, higher pressures did help, so makes sense.

    

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