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Its basic trig. If 3x spokes suffer 1% longitudinal stress the effect on the local wheel radius is far less than that with radially laced spokes. So you need more tension.
Not so bad with a stiff rim, and road use. But with a low profile rim, and a bumpy ride its definitly not the best solution.