Thread: Air in tires adding to weight?
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Re: Air in tires adding to weight?
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Originally Posted by Taylor View Post
Why would you say this? Teams are encouraged to let all the air out of their pneumatic tanks when weighing, but can compete with them fully charged.

Is there a rule you can reference that verifies this claim?

This is why I think letting the air out of the tires is legal.
1/4 LBS for 1 sq foot.
6 Tires that are 10x3inches
Hm that might help.
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