Old 03-18-15, 03:43 PM
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NO - tires can be overinflated way beyond the recommended max if intact and if the tube and tire are properly seated when inflated. The bit that comes out when you release the pump nozzle comes almost entirely from the pump. You will not likely lose even a pound of pressure.
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