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Vekke · 10-06-2023, 04:27 AM

Lets try stay in topic, please.

Rolling resistance increases with speed. Like most things you can calculate it somewhat accurately.

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/r...ce-d_1303.html

There you can see the difference in rolling resistance what higher tire pressure does, and it sure does help.

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