geolander tire pressure

for spirited driving 40f, 36r

Stay away from subaru's recommeded pressures - they will wear the tires unevenly and prematurely.

does having different tire pressure in the front and rear have any effect on the AWD system?

"Mike Anzel" wrote in news:%vTgd.22394$ snipped-for-privacy@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net:

Good question. I've always followed my owners manual which states 29 front,

I have a 2003 Forester X. I've experimented with the recommended tire pressures and found the driving feel to be sluggish and mpg down slightly. I have been setting mine at 32. So far that seems to be good for both handling and mpg, and the tires are wearing well at 27K. If anything, I would go up a few pounds, definitely not down.

FWIW,

George Bame Norfolk, VA

Reading comprehension 101, buddy. Clearly stated above - 40f, 36r

It is said to account for the weight difference between the front and rear. I don't buy that the weight difference and 4psi is going to change the rolling circumference enough to effect the awd system. But a larger difference could cause binding. I arrive at my tire pressures by trial and error - what feels right. Usually the rear end settles in at about 305psi lower than the front.