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Re: [ST] Tire pressure.



The "best" tire pressure depends on many things (of coarse). But the brand/model of tire is important. I usually run 36 front, 40-42 rear, and that works for most tires. But Dunlop D220's seam to want lower pressures, especially the rear. I think the best rear pressure for a D220 is somewhere around 36psi. I have run the D220 at ~41psi and it slips around a bit (always comfortably) and wears out quickly, only getting about 65% the mileage of comparable tires.

For best performance (stick) I have always used the 15% rule. Tire pressure should rise ~15% from cold to hot.

I can't say that I have ever really noticed the feel of the tires changing until the pressures are way low (flat).

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Rolo Casos <onerolo@xxxxxxxxxxx> 

> Tires feel funny. What pressure should they be at for big rider or 2 up? I can't 
> find anything on the tire. Thabk you. 
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