Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time and money spent at the gas pump.
One of those tips was to make sure your car’s tires are always properly inflated because underinflated tires cause the engine to work harder than necessary, which wastes fuel, while overinflation causes tires to wear prematurely.
I went on to tell you how to discover the psi (pounds per square inch) inflation recommended for your tires. And with that, I kinda’ started a firestorm!
My email inbox fairly sizzled with responses from readers who were not happy — some demanding an immediate retraction, others insisting I was putting the lives of my readers in serious danger due to exploding tires….