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Old 10-07-2014, 05:21 PM   #14 (permalink)
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It would seem that tires are engineered with a certain (perhaps manufacturer specific) factor of safety, concerning the maximum sidewall pressure stated on the tire. Increasing pressure above the maximum would therefore cut into the factor of safety, which doesn't seem a good idea.

Does anyone know what failure factors are at play when manufacturers determine the maximum pressure?
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