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GM pickups had their tanks moved from behind the seat to under the bed, outside of the frame rail. The first few model years must have had problems as there was some kind of major recall on them.History of the GM Side Saddle Gas Tank Defect - Center for Autosafety

I remember a Fiat from my gas pumping days that had the fuel tank mounted over the engine. It really wasn't much different than a motorcycle I suppose except that you had to open the hood to get at the tank.

 

[ultrarunner]

My Ford pickup has the gas tank above my knees... 1930 Model A



The Owner's manual for the Model T states not to use open flame to check fuel level!!!

 

[PhysAssist]

GM pickups had their tanks moved from behind the seat to under the bed, outside of the frame rail. The first few model years must have had problems as there was some kind of major recall on them.History of the GM Side Saddle Gas Tank Defect - Center for Autosafety

I remember a Fiat from my gas pumping days that had the fuel tank mounted over the engine. It really wasn't much different than a motorcycle I suppose except that you had to open the hood to get at the tank.

A few years ago, I was following a late model car that obviously had a behind-the-rear-license plate gas tank fill spout, and the gas cap was either absent or had an extreme leak, because every time he accelerated or changed direction, a HUGE spout of gas shot out...

We passed him and tried to let him know what was happening, but he was oblivious- so we just got as far away from him as we could, as fast as we could...

 

[PhysAssist]

Chevys too. Jeeps with the tank on the floor under the driver's seat. Old Fords with the tank behind the dash.

Bruce

Our 2007 Honda Fit has its shallow flat gas tank located under the front seats, which improved the back seat space dramatically- it actually holds an amazing amount of cargo...

 

[PhysAssist]

Pintos had suspension mount, etc bolts that would puncture the gas tank during rear end crash.

Explorers had the Firestone tires that failed and caused them to roll. Rangers with same frame and tires also got the replacement tires. My Ranger had Firestone tires that Ford replaced for free at 67K miles.

...And that's also when the recommendation for which tire pressure standards to use/follow was changed to say that the tire pressure placard inside the driver's door should be followed, regardless of the pressures listed on the tire sidewalls.

Which is why my F-350's fronts are at 55#, and the rears are at 80#, and why every @#$%^&*$#@ time I get new tires put on- no matter who/where puts them on, or what instructions I give them- I have to drive the thing home, and increase the tire pressures to spec.

The first time I drove it home from getting new tires, I almost rolled it- it is crazy squirrelly to try to keep on the road when all the tires are at the same 35# or whatever the sidewalls say is correct.

 

[Doofy]

...And that's also when the recommendation for which tire pressure standards to use/follow was changed to say that the tire pressure placard inside the driver's door should be followed, regardless of the pressures listed on the tire sidewalls.

Which is why my F-350's fronts are at 55#, and the rears are at 80#, and why every @#$%^&*$#@ time I get new tires put on- no matter who/where puts them on, or what instructions I give them- I have to drive the thing home, and increase the tire pressures to spec.

The first time I drove it home from getting new tires, I almost rolled it- it is crazy squirrelly to try to keep on the road when all the tires are at the same 35# or whatever the sidewalls say is correct.

I have the same argument with Father-in-Law twice a year when studded tires put on and taken off. I tell him to use the info on the drivers door but he wants to use the "Max" pressure listed on the tires. The door sticker says 50 psi Front, 60 psi Rear. Tires say 80 psi Max. Have you ever tried arguing with an 84 year old?

 

[Midniteoyl]

...And that's also when the recommendation for which tire pressure standards to use/follow was changed to say that the tire pressure placard inside the driver's door should be followed, regardless of the pressures listed on the tire sidewalls.

Which is why my F-350's fronts are at 55#, and the rears are at 80#, and why every @#$%^&*$#@ time I get new tires put on- no matter who/where puts them on, or what instructions I give them- I have to drive the thing home, and increase the tire pressures to spec.

The first time I drove it home from getting new tires, I almost rolled it- it is crazy squirrelly to try to keep on the road when all the tires are at the same 35# or whatever the sidewalls say is correct.

If your sidewalls are saying 35# when you need 55 to 80, you are buying the wrong tires.. C,D,and E ratings are there for a reason.

 

[BigBlue1]

...And that's also when the recommendation for which tire pressure standards to use/follow was changed to say that the tire pressure placard inside the driver's door should be followed, regardless of the pressures listed on the tire sidewalls.

Which is why my F-350's fronts are at 55#, and the rears are at 80#, and why every @#$%^&*$#@ time I get new tires put on- no matter who/where puts them on, or what instructions I give them- I have to drive the thing home, and increase the tire pressures to spec.

The first time I drove it home from getting new tires, I almost rolled it- it is crazy squirrelly to try to keep on the road when all the tires are at the same 35# or whatever the sidewalls say is correct.

If your sidewalls are saying 35# when you need 55 to 80, you are buying the wrong tires.. C,D,and E ratings are there for a reason.

Exactly. The pressure listed on the vehicle's door jamb sticker should never be higher than the max pressure on the tire sidewall. The manufacturer specs the tire that is appropriate and then specs the pressure(s) to use for them. The tire manufacturer specs the max pressure allowed for the tire, but that may only apply in certain vehicle uses. While going higher than the door sticker, up to the max on the sidewall, would be safe but unrecommended for best vehicle performance, going above the max on the sidewall is dangerous. And if your door sticker's numbers are higher then you didn't buy the right tires for that vehicle.

The sidewall max pressure is just that... a max that is not to be exceeded. But it is not the right pressure for your vehicle in most cases.

Perhaps the 35 psi thing from the tire shop is just their default and they are just that bad at doing things that they don't check the door sticker. In that case whatever... just adjust to vehicle manufacturer's specs.

Rob

 

[PhysAssist]

Exactly. The pressure listed on the vehicle's door jamb sticker should never be higher than the max pressure on the tire sidewall. The manufacturer specs the tire that is appropriate and then specs the pressure(s) to use for them. The tire manufacturer specs the max pressure allowed for the tire, but that may only apply in certain vehicle uses. While going higher than the door sticker, up to the max on the sidewall, would be safe but unrecommended for best vehicle performance, going above the max on the sidewall is dangerous. And if your door sticker's numbers are higher then you didn't buy the right tires for that vehicle.

The sidewall max pressure is just that... a max that is not to be exceeded. But it is not the right pressure for your vehicle in most cases.

Perhaps the 35 psi thing from the tire shop is just their default and they are just that bad at doing things that they don't check the door sticker. In that case whatever... just adjust to vehicle manufacturer's specs.

Rob

Exactly- I NEVER said MY tire's sidewall specs said that- just that when I get home from getting them on, they're always at 35#- and it doesn't much matter which vehicle it is- from the Honda Fit's 13' wheels to the F-350's 16" ones.

We always have truck-rated tires- in load range E, with the stiffest sidewalls I can find.[/FONT

 

[BigBlue1]

Exactly- I NEVER said MY tire's sidewall specs said that- just that when I get home from getting them on, they're always at 35#- and it doesn't much matter which vehicle it is- from the Honda Fit's 13' wheels to the F-350's 16" ones.

We always have truck-rated tires- in load range E, with the stiffest sidewalls I can find.

Which is why my F-350's fronts are at 55#, and the rears are at 80#, and why every @#$%^&*$#@ time I get new tires put on- no matter who/where puts them on, or what instructions I give them- I have to drive the thing home, and increase the tire pressures to spec.

The first time I drove it home from getting new tires, I almost rolled it- it is crazy squirrelly to try to keep on the road when all the tires are at the same 35# or whatever the sidewalls say is correct.

Pardon my confusion...