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Old 02-23-10 | 07:26 PM
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Al1943
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
4. use larger tyres at lower-pressures. For your 350lb load, I'd recommend at least 28mm tyres, 32-35mm would be best at 85-90psi. The lower pressure absorbs more road-shock with better damping, thus reducing peak-G forces on the wheel when hitting any kind of road irregularity.
Actually larger higher pressure tires are better for weight bearing.
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