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Old 05-01-2010, 07:36 PM   #104 (permalink)
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I think the reason this article has been pulled is that it is full of misconceptions and does not back up the things that are put forth as “facts”.
The article is obviously an informed opinion and presented as such.

At the beginning of the tread is a list of documents supporting my points. Perhaps you should read them.

Even the NHSTA thinks over inflation is not a safety issue.

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Sorry, but the steel belts are neither radial nor circumferential. They are at about a 15° angle. And while the belt slows the “arching” affect down, it does not prevent it from happening.
That's true, I'll point hat out in the article. Nevertheless, tires inflated to max sidewall do not wear out faster in the centre in my and many other's experience.

We have posted the best information we can find including studies but I still have not seen a study giving solid evidence of danger, reduced traction, increased wear or most of the other myths trotted out about max inflation. PERIOD. Find them and post them if you can. I am open to it.
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