Another tire pressure question
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I never understood why folks think the pressure listed on the sidewall of a tire is the recommended pressure. That is the MAX pressure the tire is rated for. You should use the front and rear pressures listed either in the manual or the VIN decal on the frame and start from there to your riding style and preference.
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I run what's in the manual plus 2 PSI. My first rear I got 11k miles out of a rear and my current rear is at 9k with 95 percent city and heavy throttle (I just can't stop...lol!) and I can probably get another 1k out of it. Fronts I haven't kept one long enough because I switched to a 21" and changed the 21 tire earlier than expected due to a bad tire and cupping. Running the +2 PSI is just enough the bike feels lighter and still maintains good tread wear.
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edson443 (09-06-2020)
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I did that for my Avon and they recommend max pressure. That's a no go!! It feels like you have a rock for a front tire. I split the difference and it's nice and I get good tire wear still.