Tire pressure

[rbd5050]

Just curious to know if there are any preferred numbers for front and rear tire pressures for "everyday" riding. Nothing too extreme (for the most part). I know what the tire says but just wanted to know if there is a benefit or not to adhering to those numbers. Sorry if this sounds stupid.
Thanks in advance!

Rio

 

[sixpack577]

It varies depending on alot of things. Temperature, rider weight, passenger?, Are you cruising, are you using all the tire? As in no chicken strips.
I'm 175lbs and tend to run mine 36 to 38 psi front and rear, but I'de lower it if I were going to do alot of knee dragging, and raise it if I was going to take a long highway trip.
It's good to check your tire pressure often anyway, you can adjust it then accordingly.

 

[kromdom]

When I had my suspension set-up by a shop, the tech suggested 34 psi (FR+RR) for my kind of riding (no track, commute, weekend twisties) and frame (190, 5'10") so that I will get a bigger "contact patch" from the tires. BTW, the tech also races so I had no reason to question his advice.

 

[dadofthree]

Lots of variables, including the tire itself. 36 F/R is pretty good for the average rider. Obviously racing / running hard would require you adjust that.

 

[BA BUSA]

Depending on the tire and type of riding I have run anywhere from 22-42 psi...for most street riding. Use 36-38...42 for two up riding or commuting.
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[fastblackblur]

what kind of tires are you running?

 

[HERO TANK]

hmmm ive allways just kept it up to the pressure on the tire. Im 5/10 280lbs, not fat(solid muscle)what would be a good pressure for me, to get a good contact patch??

 

[ky busa]

42psi is what i run

 

[Tufbusa]

hmmm ive allways just kept it up to the pressure on the tire. Im 5/10 280lbs, not fat(solid muscle)what would be a good pressure for me, to get a good contact patch??

Tire pressure is more about tire temperature than contact patch.

Tire pressure is like the thermostat in your car, it regulates the heat generated in the tire. Different tires take different pressures according to compound and carcass sturcture. Touring tires require more pressure than performance tires due to the heavy carcass.

Lower pressures generate more heat. Different tires have different optimum performance temperatures. Hot pressure is more important than cold pressure.

There are a multitude of variables which determine proper air pressure for a given tire to perform a particular task. Suspension also plays a big roll in how a tire wares and performs.

 

[HERO TANK]

Thanks tuf, for the nowledge.

 

[NINJA KILLER]

Lots of variables, including the tire itself. 36 F/R is pretty good for the average rider. Obviously racing / running hard would require you adjust that.

+1 , I run my tires at 36-38 Psi F/R pretty much all the time !

 

[georgiabusa_05]

40 front and rear seems to work good for the Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires.
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[twotonevert]

I run 35 unless I am riding two up, then its 38.

 

[skydivr]

For the OP's size (280 lbs); I would guess 38-40 f-r for street riding would be a good place to start.......

 

[macon454]

I run 40 F/R, All the time on my busa riding hard or cruising

 

[skydivr]

Really Macon, that high? Even when solo? What pressure u run on trackdays?

 

[2006busa]

if you run a high pressure solo dosent it put a flat spot on the tire quicker? thats what ive been told before???

 

[06+5 bussa]

I run pilot pures, 42 front and rear all the time. Bike feels very light in the twisties Just need to be a lil easy on the trottle comeing out of sharp 2nd gear turns. Thats just what i've found that works for me(I'm 6' 216lbs in gear)