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Old 07-18-2008, 03:56 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dcb View Post
I don't believe that is a correct statement. Do you have a source?
All the tests I see so far only go up to 35psi. I believe overinflated tires(over max sidewall) would have a longer braking distance because of the smaller contact patch to grip the road.

Do you have a reliable source for your disbelief?
This is all I could find for now
http://www.rma.org/tire_safety/tire_...ips/summer.cfm
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/fuelec...0/article.html
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