What do your run your airhead tire pressure at? - Page 2

09-30-2010, 06:48 AM

32f/34r on Lasertecs.

mark1305 · 09-30-2010, 07:27 AM

I'm usually at 30-32 fr and 32-34 rear. That seems to be the best compromise between best wear and best traction.

For offroad excursions on loose surfaces I air down to about 21-22 psi (no rimlocks, or I could go down to around 18 or so). I always have air with me to air back up when returning to pavement and minimize heat buildup at road speeds. Tip of the day: Locate your 12V receptacle and your pump where you can get to them without unpacking anything on the bike. DAMHIK.

To the poster who intends to run the pressure listed on the tire: That is the max safe pressure for the max rated load. Tires inflated to the limit tend to give up a significant amount of traction as the contact patch is reduced at the higher pressures. Don't find out the hard way.

Touchthewindrider · 09-30-2010, 11:22 AM

Dunlop 220s front 27 rear 27

84' R80RT

What kind of mileage are you getting on those 32/36 psi tires?

danedg · 09-30-2010, 01:39 PM

Bridgestone S11...front and rear. I got great mileage out of these tires. I run 'em 4 pounds less than max......

carpetburn · 09-30-2010, 01:51 PM

BT45s front and rear 34 and 38

DaveBall · 10-01-2010, 07:54 AM

1981 R100RT with BT45s. Front 34 Rear 38. this was after experimenting with lots of different pressures till I found what works best for me and my riding style.

ChromeSux · 10-01-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

I have heard that modern tyres need their listed pressure, not what the bike calls for. Mine (stock) on my 1978 R100RS are listed on the dashboard, which is cool, but I think they are wrong. I am going to top them off tonight per the tyre sidewall.

I too have heard that and when i ask as why i was told that the rubber compounds are different now.

There may be some truth to because when i got my 72 Commando a few years ago it had the stock tires on it and i replaced them with the same Dunlop and the old tires had a lower pressure listed on it than the new ones.

09-30-2010, 07:27 AM	#17
mark1305 Old Enough To Know Better Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Merritt Island, FL Oddometer: 5,526	I'm usually at 30-32 fr and 32-34 rear. That seems to be the best compromise between best wear and best traction. For offroad excursions on loose surfaces I air down to about 21-22 psi (no rimlocks, or I could go down to around 18 or so). I always have air with me to air back up when returning to pavement and minimize heat buildup at road speeds. Tip of the day: Locate your 12V receptacle and your pump where you can get to them without unpacking anything on the bike. DAMHIK. To the poster who intends to run the pressure listed on the tire: That is the max safe pressure for the max rated load. Tires inflated to the limit tend to give up a significant amount of traction as the contact patch is reduced at the higher pressures. Don't find out the hard way. __________________ Mark J Merritt Island, FL When a person asks you for advice, they don't want advice. They want corroboration.

09-30-2010, 01:39 PM	#19
danedg Horizontally Opposed Joined: May 2008 Location: U-puku-ipi-sing Oddometer: 5,341	Bridgestone S11...front and rear. I got great mileage out of these tires. I run 'em 4 pounds less than max...... __________________ '65 R60/2 '68 R60US '74 MG Eldorado '95 R100M

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09-30-2010, 06:48 AM	#16
Jasper ST4 Guest Oddometer: n/a	32f/34r on Lasertecs.

09-30-2010, 11:22 AM	#18
Touchthewindrider Touchthewindrider Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NC Oddometer: 13	Dunlop 220s front 27 rear 27 84' R80RT What kind of mileage are you getting on those 32/36 psi tires?

09-30-2010, 01:51 PM	#20
carpetburn Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: brisbane Oddometer: 111	BT45s front and rear 34 and 38

10-01-2010, 07:54 AM	#21
DaveBall Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Oddometer: 947	1981 R100RT with BT45s. Front 34 Rear 38. this was after experimenting with lots of different pressures till I found what works best for me and my riding style.