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Originally Posted by CobraBall
Overinflating also decreases the tire contact area making the vehicle more likely to hydroplane  on a wet surface. Not a problem if you live in Mojave. |
Over inflating would decrease the risk of hydroplaning. When is the last time your bicycle hydroplaned. A wide tire is able to "float" on top of the water causing it to hydroplane. A narrow tire sinks into the water allowing it to grip the road. Same goes with snow, now ice that is another story.