RE: [ST] for george - Tire Pressure on a Rear

["Masiak, Richard" <Richard_Masiak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Last year when I bought Macadam 100X's, I called Michelin about tyre
pressure.  I told him my weight, type of motorcycle, and that I usually ride
one up.

At first they made a politician answer, i.e "follow your user manual."  So I
told him it said 36 psi Front & 42 psi rear, but I assumed that was for the
stock Bridgestones.

He then replied that too would be fine for the 100X.  I fluctuated alittle,
but got over 10,000mi off them.

So I don't know.  Looks like this is another one of those subjective topics.
Everyone does something different and it works for them.  There are too many
variables (size, weight, one rider, two riders, type of roads, type of
riding style, tarmac temp, tyre compound, track riding) and the list goes
on.

Best guess is to experiment and use what works individually.

Rich

- -----Original Message-----
From: don draper [mailto:donnydogood@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 1:57 PM
To: Real Sprint Digest
Subject: [ST] for george - Tire Pressure on a Rear



 >>> Does it help to lower rear tire pressure to 36psi on a worn tire
that was always run at 42?   It seems to me that the lower pressure
will put a bit more center tread on the pavement. <<<

    Even 36 is a little high to run in a rear unles you USUALLY ride
two up and you're both size large (owner's manual notwithstanding). 
The HIGHER the pressure, the MORE center tread on the pavement; lower
pressure wears the sides more.

  

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