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Old 11th February 2004 | 00:16
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ft
 
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The contact patch area times the pressure must equal the force between the tire and the runway.

Look at the deformation of the wheels, and the decrease in volume will give you an idea about the increase in pressure - i e not much.

There's bound to be some interesting shockwaves bouncing around in there though. Anyone know where there is more to read on that subject?

Cheers,
Fred
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