Inflating tires 10lbs over?
Sorry to do this, as I am sure it has been discussed a lot - but my searches came up dry... So there was advice floating around on a past boat forum that properly inflated ST tires were rated for a...
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atwowheelguy wrote:
Also please consider stopping when towing at higher speeds.
Kinetic energy must be dissipated to heat by braking in order to stop.
KE = 1/2 mv^2
Kinetic Energy equals one half mass times velocity squared.
So comparing 65 mph to 80 mph, (80/65)^2 = 1.51.
So a 23% increase in speed results in a 51% increase in energy to be dissipated. That means 51% longer braking distance at 80 mph than at 65 mph. Is it worth the risk?
Then add to the fact if you over inflate the tires to go faster, you also reduce the contact patch of the tire gets smaller and provides less stopping power.
