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Old 03-30-11 | 02:17 PM
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From: Zang's Spur, CO
Force on the rim is determined by *two* variables:
1. Tire size.
2. Tire pressure.

e.g. a 2" tire at 100psi puts a lot more force on the rim than a 1" tire at 100psi.
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