Why Wider Tires and Rims Require Lower Tire Pressure

05/03/23 • 14 min

You've likely heard that it's best to lower your tire pressure for wider tires and rims. The truth is it's required. When tires and rims get wider high tire pressures can become dangerous. In this episode of FASTER we talk through the why so you understand the science behind lower tire pressure for wider rims and tires.
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