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Do you secure your front tire when on a car trunk rack?

I have a nice Yakima two bike trunk rack, with nice straps and cradles for the top and seat tubes. But it also came with a strap for securing your front wheel to the frame of your bike so it doesn't twist and flop around while you're driving. I do it every time.

Yet, I see pretty much 75% of everyone else fly around with the front wheel unsecured. It twists and bangs against the bumper or rack or even the bike frame when they brake, accelerate, hit a pothole, or catch a strong wind.

Thoughts? Doesn't this have potential to damage your wheel?
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