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jkv357 · 09-17-2011, 10:25 PM

As I understand it, low pressures give more resistance and build more heat because the tire will buckle more as it contacts the road.

I'd be careful over-inflating cycle tires though.

Jay

09-17-2011, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
jkv357 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WI Posts: 473 Thanks: 157 Thanked 77 Times in 55 Posts	As I understand it, low pressures give more resistance and build more heat because the tire will buckle more as it contacts the road. I'd be careful over-inflating cycle tires though. Jay