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ksa8907 · 05-25-2012, 10:47 AM

Most likely at higher pressure the tire is less likely to roll up on the tire shoulder and lose traction. Higher pressure resists deformation and maintains traction in hard turning.

05-25-2012, 10:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
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