# How soon will it be before they "down-size" a Gallon of Gasoline? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 26, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-soon-will-it-be-before-they-down-size-a-gallon-of-gasoline/184869 "2022-06-26T01:57:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 180
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-soon-will-it-be-before-they-down-size-a-gallon-of-gasoline/184869/180 "2025-11-14T21:27:51Z")
> [@johnlump\_191311](#): > > My understanding is the opposite. A little under is better for traction in slippery conditions. > [@asemaster](#): > > I add another 10psi of pressure to the tires during winter. I figure more pressure means more weight and the heavier I make the car the better the traction will be. 😆 😆 😆 Of course the Emojis may be saying something different;.. Here is a link sure to stir the blood of most members out of their Winter Slumber… > [@What is the Difference Between Overinflated and Underinflated Tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-overinflated-and-underinflated-tires/204452): > > Oh boy will this subject open a can of worms… What is the Difference Between Overinflated and Underinflated Tires? First off, properly inflated tires offers the best performance and safety for you. And in general driving a few pounds one way for another makes little difference, but some carry it to extremes… For instance the recommended tire pressure on my Toyota Corolla is 35 PSI on the Front and 33 PSI on the Rear, but the Maximum pressure listed on the tires is 51 PSI… There … --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-soon-will-it-be-before-they-down-size-a-gallon-of-gasoline/184869)._