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Old 01-02-2012, 07:31 PM   #69 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CigaR007 View Post
Yikes ! 70-80 psi in standard car tire ?! That is asking for trouble imo.
I've read that the bursting pressure of a car tire is several hundred PSI, of course you can experience trouble at lower pressures. At 45psi my car suspension has to work harder to absorb bumps, road noise is significantly louder, and snow/loose ground traction is worse.
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