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Post by suckerpunch on Aug 31, 2010 18:41:18 GMT -8
What tire pressure do you run? Im at 32psi in the rear and 28psi in the front. Not by choice, just been a while sense I checked them. I think the max pressure is 40psi. Im wondering for tire life and saftey, what should it be on the street? Michelin Pilots
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Post by Justin(o) on Aug 31, 2010 19:02:13 GMT -8
On the street I run what's on the sticker on the bike.
Those numbers are best for tire longevity, not traction, but I have never had a traction issue while street riding
Track is totally different.
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Post by Admin on Aug 31, 2010 19:48:37 GMT -8
too low for the weight of your bike and your size. Your tires will not last long like that. Pump em up.
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Post by rgmrts on Aug 31, 2010 20:13:53 GMT -8
Mine are at 41psi cold
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Post by Ronin on Aug 31, 2010 21:09:38 GMT -8
I run about 32 front and 30 rear, but I get aggressive in the canyons sometimes.
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Post by bkrblood on Aug 31, 2010 21:13:46 GMT -8
im running 36 36 for just commuting, 30 front 28 rear at the track on q2
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Post by Gangplank on Aug 31, 2010 21:38:12 GMT -8
Check with Brian at SPL or Steve at 2wcp as to what pressures. It is different for every tire.
I run about same as you have listed on track.
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Post by Justin(o) on Aug 31, 2010 22:43:04 GMT -8
I'd go with BKRblood to rigormortis psi (high 30's) on the street The owners manual and the sticker on the frame don't make concessions for different brands. Drop a few pounds off the sticker for better traction on the street, but don't go crazy. A $20 suspension tune will have profound effect on traction both on and off the track. Fix the boingo and you've fixed the problem  |
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Post by rgmrts on Sept 1, 2010 12:52:07 GMT -8
if i run anything lower my turning gets sluggish and the bike wants to turn in on lean thats how i know ive lost pressure on my bike but the track might be diff ive never been on a track:(
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Post by scotinexcile on Sept 1, 2010 15:06:15 GMT -8
Usually the Front PSI is higher than the rear. On the street just go with what the manufacturer suggests
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Post by zipbyu on Sept 1, 2010 20:14:25 GMT -8
I find it doesent matter what psi you run. As long as the kickstand is down I have virtually no wear.
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Post by Justin(o) on Sept 2, 2010 1:47:35 GMT -8
Bwahahaha
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Post by Gangplank on Sept 2, 2010 5:59:52 GMT -8
I find it doesent matter what psi you run. As long as the kickstand is down I have virtually no wear. You don't have a kickstand on either of your bikes. Guess that's why yor tires wear out so quickly. :-D |
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Post by zipbyu on Sept 2, 2010 6:44:46 GMT -8
Your right. I have no kickstands on 3 of of 3 bikes. Kickstands are for adult bikes.
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Post by Gangplank on Sept 2, 2010 10:36:02 GMT -8
I just noticed today that the original question was about street pressures.
Ok, street = run what it says on your bike or in the manual and then adjust for how it feels when you ride. I like mine a bit firmer on my dualsport and on target on my street bike (when it was a street bike... converted to trackbike).
On track = ask the vendors or maybe top riders. Depends on tires, etc. etc.
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