Thread: Should a different tire size mean different air pressure?
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Old 08-11-2016, 01:21 PM   #2
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Yes, to keep the same contact patch area you should adjust your pressure:

New Pressure = stock pressure * (Stock tire width / New tire width)

This assumes the tires are approximately the same overall diameter.

-Josh
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