Question: If you load down your car by placing passengers, cargo, etc into it, how does this affect the tires? Assume there are no leaks in

If you "load down" your car by placing passengers, cargo, etc into it, how does this affect the tires? Assume there are no leaks in the tires. Group of answer choices 


a. Tire pressure should increase 


b. Tire pressure should decrease 


c. Tire "footprint" area should increase 


d. Tire "footprint" area should decrease 


e. None of the above

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