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Old 06-04-2012, 10:46 PM   #23 (permalink)
olmon
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rim width VS tire tread width

Another thing to watch is how wide the tread on the tire is VS the width of the wheel rim where the tire bead seats. I try not to exceed more then one inch wider tread VS rim width. Going with a larger difference AND running at higher inflation will give you the 'over-inflation' wear pattern. Conversely, running a tread width narrower then the rim width will give an 'under inflation' wear pattern even at high inflation pressures, particularly on a town driven vehicle. Other then that, I can't add to what has already been said.
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