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Post by alleyoop on Jul 19, 2013 19:00:18 GMT -5
Look on the side of the TIRE and it will tell you the MAX PSI, go 10% less.
Alleyoop
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Post by scootnwinn on Jul 19, 2013 19:12:48 GMT -5
I actually run less than 50% of the max on my front tire. Since there is very little weight on the front the bike would handle like crap with even 75% of what the max is. Alley though is right for around  % of the bikes out there. |
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jul 19, 2013 19:45:09 GMT -5
I would agree with -10%, IF you cant find the vehicles oem spec
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Post by prodigit on Jul 19, 2013 19:54:00 GMT -5
Another thing, if you're lucky your tires will maintain pressure for long time,
but most tires lose pressure. In those cases it's better to stick with 38 of 40PSI, as it will naturally decrease to 35PSI over time. And before you know it, the tires will feel mushy,soft, and you're at 32PSI, and need to pump them up again; unless you're someone that checks the tire pressure before every ride.
I check em mostly when I notice a performance loss, or if I feel the tires are a bit on the flat side.
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Post by shalomrider on Jul 19, 2013 20:33:59 GMT -5
DX howdy, i'll say that in general i agree with what scootnwinn though not necessarily how it was said. i checked my sidewall and surprisingly found the wording not how i remember from other auto applications which say pressure at max load not max pressure. the point being that with tires that say pressure at max load that is not actually the max pressure for which the tire is designed but the pressure at which it supports loads the best.. that being said, i still say that the pressures listed in your manual may not be scientifically derived but based on seat of the pants ride impressions,, that is the pressure at which you(the customer)are most likely to feel the ride is most pleasant.
now to the actual surprise i found on my michelin tires was the statement "made in serbia"-----?
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 19, 2013 20:52:14 GMT -5
many tires say max psi cold. this way as the tire heats up the psi stays within the tires specs.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 19, 2013 20:56:50 GMT -5
32 front and rear works for me..
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 19, 2013 20:57:58 GMT -5
i always run max psi, u must be careful running to low this could cause a spongy ride which could cause leaning into a turn dangerous.
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Post by scoots on Jul 19, 2013 21:24:12 GMT -5
if its under 40 its bumpey
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Post by geh3333 on Jul 19, 2013 21:48:26 GMT -5
usually the harder the tire, that is the closest to max psi the harder or bumpier the ride.
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Post by prodigit on Jul 19, 2013 22:03:49 GMT -5
With 3,5x10 doughnut tires, if you go below 30PSI, they bend in corners, and the ride will feel unstable.
The 13" wheels usually have much lower profile tires, and can handle lower pressures, but I would still try to stick to higher pressures.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 20, 2013 9:36:18 GMT -5
You have to find a happy medium where the tire will corner hard without getting mushy,,but still give you a decent ride,,most of the time if your not a hard corner guy and just like to cruise Id run em softer...too hard in corners will cause hopping also,,you need to be carful of that and know your terrain...mine are both at 32 with no chicken strips.
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
% of the bikes out there.
