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Why do bicycle tires need to be pumped up to higher pressure than car tires?
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∙ 12y ago
Car tires have very stiff sidewalls, that can carry some of the load. Bike tires are flimsy and have to do it all by air pressure. Besides, om a bike, with the power restrictions of its human engine, it becomes more important to keep the rolling resistance down as much as possible.
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What keeps car or bicycle tires in the right shape when they are pumped up to high pressure?
the rubber is made to with stand the pressure to a certain point. hope dat helps
When you ride a bike friction between tires and road heats the tires and air inside them how does this change the air pressure?
If all other things remain the same, a higher temperature means a higher pressure. For bicycle riding, the difference isn't enough to matter.
Is friction increased with inflated tires?
No, when your tire is at the optimum recommended pressure friction is least.- You will notice this most on bicycle tires, when pressure is low, it's harder to pedal. I pump my bicycle tires to 45 psi and have a smooth, fast ride.
What is the correct tire pressure for your tires?
You have to read your car manual, because it varies from car to car. I have a 2003 Ford Falcon, its normal tyre pressure is 30psi. Higher pressure makes the car roll with less friction (you get better mialge), but wears the center of the tread more. Lower pressure gives better traction (driving in sand you want as little pressure as practicable). Narrow tires (motorcycle, bicycle) need higher pressure than wide tires.
What are the most effective ways to check and improve car mileage?
Keep tires pumped up. Tires that are underinflated have a higher rolling resistance on the road.
2007 Chevy Suburban that you have installed larger tires on that need to be inflated to a higher pressure than the stock tires How do you stop it from thinking that the tires are overinflated?
I would think you could call GM or get aftermarket tire pressure sensors that are either adjustable with the pressure range or just have a higher set pressure.
Do the cordless tire inflater pumps have enough pressure for larger tires?
Cordless tire inflater pumps are usually made for smaller, bicycle type tires or spare tires. Most of the time, these do not have enough pressure for larger, truck type tires. Best to use a compressor for these tires to ensure you are getting the appropriate inflation.
What is right pressure good for tire?
read it off the tire (it's printed on the side). Some tires are higher pressure tires. The proper pressure for you vehicle's tires will be listed on the label on the driver side door jamb.
Why are bike tires inflated to a higher pressure than car tires?
Becuse that's what it says on the sidewall of the tire... "inflate to...". Bike tires have a higher number there than car tires do. ;-). OK - actually it is a factor of the ratio of the tire's footprint size to the weight supported. Bike tires have a very small area that contacts the surface and therefore require a higher pressure to support the weight.
What should the air pressure be on a bicycle?
There is no single answer to this--bicycle tires vary a lot. The maximum p.s.i. should be written on the sidewall. "Fat tire" cruisers are frequently about 35 psi; the narrow tires on road bikes sometimes go up to 120 psi.
Purpose of the tube in the bicycle?
I'm assuming you're referring to the tubes in the tires here. The purposes for using air-filled tubes in bicycle wheels are comfort, traction and weight. W/o air filled tires, the option is solid tires, and solid tires gives a harsher ride on uneven surfaces, poorer traction and a higher weight.
Which gas in pumped in the tires of racing cars?
I think it is Nitrogen. The normal air mixture pumped into regular road cars is not efficient at high speeds and will lose pressure easily. If that happens there could be catastrophic consequence at high speed. That is why they use nitrogen If you pump nitrogen into the tires of your regular road car, you need not check tire pressure for 3 months.
