Commander II - Tire pressure Question
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Commander II - Tire pressure Question
Okay, I know this question probably has lots of threads already. But I ask here anyway:
2010 Ultra Classic with new Michelin Commander II on front and back.
Indi shop who installed recommended keeping tire pressure on both between 38 and 40 psi.
Do you agree. My biggest concern in safety and comfort.
2010 Ultra Classic with new Michelin Commander II on front and back.
Indi shop who installed recommended keeping tire pressure on both between 38 and 40 psi.
Do you agree. My biggest concern in safety and comfort.
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Sacrifice comfort for safety. Heat is the biggest safety problem with tires and the lower the pressure you run, the greater the heat generated. Combine that with high pavement temps in summer and there isn't a lot of safety margin. Run the max cold pressure shown on the sidewall (or a little more to allow for gauge error) and take the ride quality that delivers as a fact of life.
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