Seems to me racing with a damaged rim is more dangerous than running a few PSI lower in the tyre. It was probably more dangerous when Michelin showed up at......was it PI some years back.......witn tyres that were blowing chunks harder than Mdub on a ferry ride to Nantucket Island in rough seas.
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Seems to me racing with a damaged rim is more dangerous than running a few PSI lower in the tyre. It was probably more dangerous when Michelin showed up at......was it PI some years back.......witn tyres that were blowing chunks harder than Mdub on a ferry ride to Nantucket Island in rough seas.
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Maybe a better rule would be a minimum starting pressure. Verify 3/4 of the way through the warm up lap. Any rider not meeting the minimum pits in for an adjustment, and starts from pit lane. No checks after race start.
A better solution would be a tire that performs best ABOVE the minimum safe pressure, but apparently that's asking too much.
A better solution would be a tire that performs best ABOVE the minimum safe pressure, but apparently that's asking too much.
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There once was a dude from Nantucket,
On the ferry he needed a bucket,
Every now and again, his head would spin,
and his dinner he would start to chuck it.
There once was an Aussie named Jack
Who raced ‘round and ‘round a race track
As the end drew near
Going broke his fear
He lucked out again at Pramac.
I have no idea why I am picking on Jack. Just popped into my head.
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A minimum starting tyre pressure and let it rip is a good idea
Lower tyre pressure means bigger contact patch
But worst under hard breaking.
