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Old Sep 14th, 2019, 14:33   #19
Bonefishblues
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Originally Posted by SignumGB View Post
PSI on the side wall points to 50 PSI for me. Which is the pressure I blow them up to. I'd thought a less pressure tyre eats at the fuel economy slightly?
There's no doubt that underinflation costs fuel, but the converse doesn't mean gains, iyswim.

Compliancy helps with reducing rolling resistance, and pumping up like that reduces compliancy, decreases comfort, and as stated, may negatively affect handling & grip.

Lots of internet info on this.
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