Old 07-24-14, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWMass
This answers your question, although it is not spelled out. The pressure measured is exerted over the entire surface of the tire. A larger tire has more area, so less pressure x more area = the same force. This is why a bigger tire at the same pressure will exert more force on the rim as well.
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