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Old 03-19-17 | 08:30 AM
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skookum
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Originally Posted by jaacco
Speaking on tire toughness, how much do different tire pressures affect longevity and punctures? I'm using ~58PSI on my 26x1.75 non-plus Marathons which is comfy but is it maybe sub optimal in this aspect?

Well it depends on how much load you are carrying, but it sounds too high to me. I would try around 40psi based on the 15% drop chart. Then experiment with higher and lower pressures. It can easily turn into a religious dispute.

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