jpanspac wrote:I don't give much credence to FLO's arguments. Their analogy of a screwdriver stuck in a 2x4 is laughable. That's not the way a wheel works at all.
Hi jpanspac, yes, there explanation is not so good but there rims look very nice. I wonder how strong/light they are ..
It would appear, that simply due to there being more air in the tube, combined with lower tyre pressure, that the rolling tyre is able to absorb/roll over the lumps and bumps on the road surface much better.
This allows the tube to behave more latex like, the tyre to have more grip/adhesion over the lumps and bumps, and as such better drive, braking and ride.
The higher the tube/tyre pressure the less effect latex tubes and/or wide rims will have.
Smooth surfaces do not require wider rims or latex tubes because higher tyre pressures can be used without drive and ride losses ..
thanks KL