Tire pressure?
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Yep, I thought about that, but so far haven't noticed any difference in handling. Of course, at 64 years old, I ride fairly conservative. I like the trade-off for better gas mileage (about 4 miles per gallon) and improved tire life. YMMV
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Depends on what tire and what the specific application is I suppose.
I like Avon Cobras for my touring bikes and their website recommends 42-43 for the front, and 48-50 for the rear if travelling what they describe as "two-up, heavy." Since I almost always ride solo, I inflate my Avon's to 40 front, 44 rear, per their recommendations.
I like Avon Cobras for my touring bikes and their website recommends 42-43 for the front, and 48-50 for the rear if travelling what they describe as "two-up, heavy." Since I almost always ride solo, I inflate my Avon's to 40 front, 44 rear, per their recommendations.
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Depends on what tire and what the specific application is I suppose.
I like Avon Cobras for my touring bikes and their website recommends 42-43 for the front, and 48-50 for the rear if travelling what they describe as "two-up, heavy." Since I almost always ride solo, I inflate my Avon's to 40 front, 44 rear, per their recommendations.
I like Avon Cobras for my touring bikes and their website recommends 42-43 for the front, and 48-50 for the rear if travelling what they describe as "two-up, heavy." Since I almost always ride solo, I inflate my Avon's to 40 front, 44 rear, per their recommendations.
+1 on the Avon Cobras.
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I run 40 Front 42 rear very happy with these numbers should get good tire life using these PSI.
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Or, if you have a bike (and manual) from the 70s and 80s.
A rule of thumb I've gone by for nearly 40 years is 10% LESS than MAX. pressure on the tire's sidewall.....then tweak per your situation.
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Suppose to check pressure on cold tires. Naturally, when they heat up, they swell and increases the pressure.