Paul in Houston TX wrote:   
      
   >The rest of the tire area is at 36 psi and is   
   >irrelevant since it does not support anything.   
      
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   Oh really?  Last time I checked, a tire is a complete unit, with all of   
   its parts working together to support the vehicle, help maintain   
   traction, and help bring it to a stop.   
      
   That 36psi is pressing against every square inch of the inside of the   
   tire and the outer circumferential face of the wheel or rim.   
      
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