New tires, lower MPG, should I increase inflation pressure?

Question

ND (2022 Grand Touring). Recently replaced the OE Bridgestone Potenza S001 (Summer) with Michelin Pilot Sport AS4. I've always followed the MFR guidance of 29psi cold, which I watch pretty closely. I averaged 32.5mpg before, and 30.7 in the 3 tankfuls since. I'm not surprised that the all-season tires get lower MPG, but wondering if I should compensate with higher pressure?

Should I bump up the inflation pressure +2? +4? Pros and Cons please.

FWIW, I live in southern US (hot summers, mild winters, no snow, but when it rains it pours). This is my daily driver, not a track car at all. I switched to all season b/c I got a little fishtailing on wet surfaces with the Summer tread as it got to ~4/32". My daily commute includes places where I have to make a 90 degree right onto a highway, so I have to get on it a bit.

Thanks in advance!

Posted Jul 6, 2025, 7:32 PM UTC

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