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Old 01-01-15 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa Tom
. . . I hit 50psi. At that pressure, they didn't ride all that softly, so I was immediately disappointed. Several people commented that I should try running them at a much lower psi, . . . I've learned the hard way that, many times, the minimum inflation listed on the tire is a recipe for endless pinch flats, sidewall cracking, etc. So I thought, perhaps, someone could shed some light on what might be new technology allowing tires to be run at lower psi without damage, etc. . .
So you see how worthwhile my initial response was: you don't seem to acknowledge there is anything between 50 psi and 30 psi. Stunning insight: you could try 40 psi, then either 35 or 45 psi depending on your desire, and etc. In four iterations you'd have the range down below your threshold of perception.
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