Higher tire pressure -> lower MPG??

[BRagland]

I had a set of Federal H-Rated 185/60R14's on my 4 door Metro and they lasted forever due to such low vehicle weight. I did take a mileage hit running them though.

Did you put those on the stock rims? USA stock rims are 4.5inch width and those tires are only rated at 5inch width minimum. It's pushing it, not sure if that's safe?

[cyclopathic]

Did you put those on the stock rims? USA stock rims are 4.5inch width and those tires are only rated at 5inch width minimum. It's pushing it, not sure if that's safe?

They are fine, no issues with 185/60 on stock steel rims. 1/2" isn't big deal. The extra squirm is likely due to rim width.