Quick Question Tire pressure rear/ front
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: fort worth
^ +1. Bwahahaha. My thoughts exactly
Grand HDF Member
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From: Vancouver BC
It's all a moot point because 99% of the tire gauges are inaccurate. It doesnt matter if it's digital or not, most gauges are slapped together in China with no testing or calibration to any standard. You could fill your tires to what reads 36 psi on your gauge and still be off 4-5 psi in either direction in the real world. Something to think about.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Basic rules of tire pressure, you should have learned from your Dad:
1. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to Death or serious injury. Less dramatically it can cause premature tire wear, or bad handling. So check it weekly, or after a big temperature swing, or before a long trip.
2. Your PSI will go up in hot weather, and down in cold weather. About 1 PSI every 8-10F. This is also why you should check your PSI before riding.
3. Don't use the sidewall for PSI. Check your manual, if you run stock. If not ask your installer, or tire manufacturer.
4.I have faith in my Milton, made in USA pencil gauges. It is frustrating to find, among all the crappy made in China imitations, but some hardware and auto parts stores sell them. Or get on internet.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Milton-S921-Pe...-/400270333738
Last edited by Ron750; Apr 19, 2014 at 05:05 AM.
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Front and rear?
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From: Umatilla, Fl
Tire pressures marked on the sidewalls only indicate the amount of weight the tire will safely handle at the maximum air pressure indicated. It is always recommended to operate the vehicle at the pressures on the tag checked cold. Running too much could reduce the amount of contact patch thus reducing your braking ability. Too little creates excessive heat, the number one reason for tire failures. Keep in mind that any tire can and may very well fit a number of different bikes, every bike is different so their recommended pressures can vary.
Increasing the tire pressure over the max on the sidewall DOES NOT increase its weight carrying capacity.
Increasing the tire pressure over the max on the sidewall DOES NOT increase its weight carrying capacity.
