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Old 06-17-11, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Al1943
Fully inflate the tire and tube to riding pressure before the final truing and dish. You will probably find that the air pressure will reduce the spoke tension, and change the dish slightly. You want your best tension and truing job at riding pressure.
I was under the impression that the rim mfr suggested tensions are for unmounted wheels. I.e., they are factoring in the tension reduction that comes with an inflated tire.
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