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RE: [ST] Tire Pressures, a week behind the thread(s)...



On Fri, 2003-08-15 at 13:31, Masiak, Richard wrote:
> I'm not disagreeing with you totally, but:
> 
> The Triumph owner's manual for my 00' RS says 37 front & 42 rear, which also
> incidentally coincide with the MAX stamped on the tyre.
> 
> Also, with all these threads flying around I called Michelin directly as I
> run 100X's and soon Pilot Road's.  The technical "specialist" was glad to
> help.  I told him how much I weigh, I don't rid passenger or luggage, and
> what my suspension settings are, how I typically ride AND asked him what
> tyre pressure I should be running.  I heard computer typing in the
> background then he says 42 rear and 37 front is fine.
> 
> Now I've been running that in my 100X's for the last 9400 miles and I could
> squeak another 500 out before I change them.  I ran the same tyre pressures
> with my stock Bridgestones (I think 020's) and only got 7300 miles out of
> them.
> 
> Less pressure means bigger tyre patch, means more traction, means more heat,
> means more wear.  I guess it all boils down to riding style and personal
> preference.  There really is no magic number except the one that works best
> for the individual doing the riding.
> 
> -Rich :)

You might find this of interest. From the Fazer mailing list...

http://pub32.ezboard.com/ffazerownersfrm5.showMessage?topicID=212.topic

Interesting reading...


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