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Tire Pressue Question

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by yuantian, Nov 28, 2010.

  1. Bandwagoner

    Bandwagoner Member

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    It happens much more often with the larger wheels most cars have today. It doesn't take much deflection to roll a 2 inch sidewall.
     
  2. codell

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    Not with moderate under-inflation (3-5 PSI).

    For that type of deflection to occur, again, the tire would have to be borderline "flat", not just under-inflated and would have to impact a pot hole or a speed bump. Low profile tires have stronger side walls to prevent the scenario you speak of, which is a reason to go with the tire manufacturer's PSI recommendation.
     
  3. Bandwagoner

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    this has now entered ridiculously small point argument but i will just say that most tires that are under inflated are likely 10+ pounds.

    I don't want to extend my semantic warrior crown so lets not quibble about flat vs under inflated.
     

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