Originally Posted by
JanMM
Tires that are pumped up to the max - rock hard - are not really hard like a rock. Why would tires at max pressure be more resistant to punctures from debris?
I'm not so sure about the why, but it seems to be true for me. I like a little sag/deflection in my tire but the further I get away from max pressure the more the tire seems prone to flats (not pinch flats).