Tire pressure
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I run closer to whats printed on the tire for best results vs. the manual or even tire mfr. site for a given tire on certain bike.
My Avons are stated 42lbs. front and 50lbs. rear and I'm close to that and the tire performance and wear is far better. When I ran dunlops and used the suggested tire pressure from the manual the tire stress cracked on the sides from compression and underinflation so I always used a little more.
My Avons are stated 42lbs. front and 50lbs. rear and I'm close to that and the tire performance and wear is far better. When I ran dunlops and used the suggested tire pressure from the manual the tire stress cracked on the sides from compression and underinflation so I always used a little more.
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If your running stock Dunlops, refer to your owners manual. For other brand tires, refer to the manufactures website. Metzler & Avons are designed to run at higher recommended pressures than Dunlops.
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You can't go by the pressure listed on the sidewall. What's printed on the tire sidewall is the tires MAX pressure rating. Correct tire pressure is affected by the weight of the bike it's installed on and the weight of the passenger(s) and/or cargo load.
If your running stock Dunlops, refer to your owners manual. For other brand tires, refer to the manufactures website. Metzler & Avons are designed to run at higher recommended pressures than Dunlops.
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If your running stock Dunlops, refer to your owners manual. For other brand tires, refer to the manufactures website. Metzler & Avons are designed to run at higher recommended pressures than Dunlops.
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You will never have a problem from the tire at the pressure recommended on the sidewall as long as you don't exceed the maximum load. Vehicle manufacturers may recommend a lower pressure for various reasons (usually ride quality), but never a higher pressure than is recommended by the tire manufacturer. Size weight and speed determine the correct tire for the application, not pressure. Too little pressure causes heat and premature tire failure.
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What's printed on the tire is a MAX LOAD at X PSI. There is a difference.
You will never have a problem from the tire at the pressure recommended on the sidewall as long as you don't exceed the maximum load. Vehicle manufacturers may recommend a lower pressure for various reasons (usually ride quality), but never a higher pressure than is recommended by the tire manufacturer. Size weight and speed determine the correct tire for the application, not pressure. Too little pressure causes heat and premature tire failure.
You will never have a problem from the tire at the pressure recommended on the sidewall as long as you don't exceed the maximum load. Vehicle manufacturers may recommend a lower pressure for various reasons (usually ride quality), but never a higher pressure than is recommended by the tire manufacturer. Size weight and speed determine the correct tire for the application, not pressure. Too little pressure causes heat and premature tire failure.
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I don't worry much about what the maximum pressure on the sidewall is because the GVWR of the bike will never reach the combined recommended total weight listed on the tires sidewalls although I am cognizant of that pressure. I run 34F and 38R solo and 36F 40R 2up. 2up I am adding 125lbs for the pillion.
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