Tire pressure
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I should have said the tire manufacturers determine the max pressure of their tires, which is listed on the sidewall.
I should have said the tire manufacturers determine the max pressure of their tires, which is listed on the sidewall.
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Thank you. What pressure are they inflated to?
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Thanks for the pic Omaha. It was starting to get weird in here and that fine specimen brought me back to my senses. And I think she followed Mike131's recommendation and inflated those puppies to their maximum pressure.
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The pressures on the sidewall are there to meet a US vehicle specification, so the rest of us who live elsewhere can ignore them. Check details here: Tire Specs Explained: Maximum Inflation Pressure | Tire Rack
The number on the tyre is 'cold' and does not, for example, take into account ambient pressure, which can lower or raise pressure by several psi lower or higher. The sidewall pressure does not take into account rider weight, two riders, added luggage etc.
When in standard spec, on my FLHS I used 36F/40R for solo, but when riding 2-up and fully loaded while on tour, used 44/50 (Avon tyres). I use different sized wheels and tyres now, so adjust my pressures accordingly.
The number on the tyre is 'cold' and does not, for example, take into account ambient pressure, which can lower or raise pressure by several psi lower or higher. The sidewall pressure does not take into account rider weight, two riders, added luggage etc.
When in standard spec, on my FLHS I used 36F/40R for solo, but when riding 2-up and fully loaded while on tour, used 44/50 (Avon tyres). I use different sized wheels and tyres now, so adjust my pressures accordingly.
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