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Originally Posted by mwebb
the contact patch size does not change
if tire pressure remains constant
contact patch SHAPE changes with differing size / profile of tire , contact patch area / size remains constant [/COLOR]
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Sorry, but that is an old wive's tale:
Fact or Fiction? Tire contact patch and air pressure.
If you want to assume that for the purposes of analysis, go ahead. Just be sure you don't draw any conclusions where that is a vital piece.