Re: [ST] Tire Pressure on a Worn Rear

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

No worries Craig, I'm just havin' fun cussin & discussin  :))))

We probably don't have that big a difference of opinion on tire pressures 
and their relative effect on tire life/ wear etc..........  I guess I was 
taking the extreme POV on under inflation just for the sake of debate :)  
Certainly reducing the pressure by a few pounds would not adversely effect 
tire life, but by the same token I cannot envision it ~increasing~ the life 
of the tire either :))

People reduce the tire pressure at the track for various reasons;  better 
traction, quicker heat buildup, maybe others.  But certainly they do NOT 
decrease pressure for longer tire life.

Most LD riders I know run their tires a maximum recommended pressure (or 
very near it) to achieve the most mileage from the tire.

So in answer to the original question, will lowering the tire pressure 
increase the remaining mileage available on a nearly worn out tire, I still 
say "NO".  If it does not increase mileage on a "new" tire, what logic would 
indicate that it would help once the tire is worn???   :))  I hear you on 
the larger contact patch theory, I just ain't buying it.   :))

Now if "our hero" were out in the Texas Panhandle, riding in a 50mph 
crosswind, I would say he could double his mileage, if he could stay upright 
at a 30 degree angle  (bfg).  (Don't ask me how I know this).

dunc



Steve Duncan
Tejas


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Barry





>From: Craig Tate <craigtt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>Steve,
>Well, at least we agree on one thing - wrong thinking (unfortunately, we 
>don't agree on whom to assign it).  No offense taken or intended; I've 
>benefited from many of your past posts.


>>>>>>>>>>>>big freakin snip<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

>
>I don't mean to be rude or inflammatory, but if you disagree with what I've 
>written here, we may, in fact, hold diametrically opposed positions that 
>neither is likely to concede.  I'm sure we agree on other points though.
>Craig
>
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