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Old 02-08-16 | 11:34 PM
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oaxaca
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Bikes: 2008 Specialized crosstrail

Originally Posted by jawnn





In-fact the side wall is going to hold most of the 240lb weight, no wonder they use only 33 psi, it is just to hold the tire onto the rim.
I can't tell if you're joking or not. But I feel like you still don't understand that psi is directly related to surface area. Its rated for only 33 psi because its a 2.25 inch tire, probably made for 40-45mm rim. It has absolutely nothing to do with how stiff the sidewall is...
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