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Originally Posted by euromodder
So I'm using the same sort of pressure as your training cars, simply because of the higher rating of my tires, but I bet these cars are heavier than mine at 3100 lbs fully fueled, no driver, no load.
Developing into a bouncy ride when the suspension is cheaply designed, or getting worn.
There definitely is a point where you need to stop inflating the tyres further.
I'm not going to run my rears @ 60psi, it'd be downright dangerous.
Hence, you can't make a generalized claim of running tyres 10psi over their rated pressure without knowing the car and the tyres.
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When you say running 10 PSI over the sidewall max it'd downright dangerous, what do you base your affirmations on? Where did you get the information that reflects your statement?
Did you make any physics calculations, did you read any specialty literature quoting some empiric evidences, did you performed your own tests, etc.
My friend, I am not saying you are wrong, as I am not saying you are right, but we have to get to the bottom of this without using personal opinions or beliefs based on popular anecdotes spread around by groups with vested political/economical interest.
Wouldn't you wish you see the tire inflation calculations (chart) that tire manufacturer base their methodology of rating the sidewall max?
Do you know where you can find that information/chart? NOWHERE! Why? I am glad you asked. Because that information is kept by the tire manufacturer and deemed "secret" or as they put it "not published due to copyright laws"
Now...what the heck can be so secret about a mathematical formula deriving from 3-400 of years of physics science.
The only reason my friend they don't want you to see or know about the exact formula is because you would be able to figure out that driving at 5-10 PSI over the sidewall is not going to result in a catastrophe, on the contrary is going to save you some money, you are going to run those dam tires 30-40% longer that you do it at 28-30 PSI, you are going to (God forbidden) use less gas and ultimately make a have a positive environmental impact. uuuuuu....that's grimmmmm!!!!!
I might be wrong, I know I don't hold the key to the universal truth, but by the love of God, let not make assumptions based on anecdotal/urban myths, let's use our God given intelligence and, verify and cross examine any pub science coming our way.
Shall we?