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Message: <blockquote data-quote="imhotep" data-source="post: 27375749" data-attributes="member: 562115">Under inflation has it's downsides. It increases the rolling resistance, thus increasing the fuel consumption, creates uneven tread wear and affects your braking.Under inflation is estimated to lower mileage by around 0.4 percent for every one PSI drop in pressure of all four tires.Both Over-inflation and Under-inflation have their dangers.  The best is what the manufacturer recommends.NOTE : But if on a 4WD in sand (like the sand dunes in the Middle East or even on the beach) you need to deflate the tyres.  It increases the contact pitch. The side walls bulge out and the vehicle will easily float in the sand. (instead of sinking)Even while off-roading it's better to reduce the tyre pressure. You need to keep an inflator at hand to pump the tyres again when back on road.Also lowering the pressure causes an increased risk of aquaplaning...</blockquote>

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