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Old 07-20-15, 12:52 PM
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Wanderer
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Originally Posted by pookieman
I did.. second week I had the bike, in the morning bike was on it's side and the tire had exploded, ended up having to get a new tube and tire which was had pieces missing from it.
Must have been something wrong with your tires, or installation. I have frequently over inflated tires, going as high as 115# on old 27" non hooked rims, with tires rated for 90PSI... Right now, my Crosstrail with Schwalbes, is over inflated by 10-15 pounds, and my Sirrus with All Conditions, the same. I just aired up my Grandaughters 10# over the recommended 90 on her Kendas, and my Grandsons Kendas 15# over the recommended 65 --- just today!

When it comes to pressure testing, most manufacturers go at least 50% over maximum recommended pressure... tht's just common practice!
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