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Old 12-15-2009, 05:47 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thatguitarguy View Post
A vehicle with more weight or downforce will push more into the road surface. With weight and downforce being a constant, higher tire pressure only reduces the size of the contact patch.

Therein lies the argument of traction. Higher pressure = smaller contact patch, and vice versa.
My understanding of radial tyres is that the tread does *not* deform or bulge depending on tyre pressure.

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