Originally Posted by
Duragrouch
That is true. There's also more of a bending angle between the tire bead and the sidewall (even when just rolling straight), which can prematurely fatigue that area.
Some things may not be hard rules, but still, "best practices".
No, not true. Where is your evidence? Your analysis is wrong.
If I were to take your advice, I would be riding on 1/2 inch less wide. tire that were less stable and less comfortable. In two or three years I should see some signs or harm or feel something is wrong, but I don't.
It is a
myth.