Tire Pressure??
09-14-10, 06:01 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 75
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Tire Pressure??
I just got a set of new tires they're Contenental GP-4000 the side wall says to inflate them with 120lbs of air, but I was told by another biker not to inflate them to the max, instead I should'nt put more than 110 lbs of air in them because of my weight which is 216 lbs, so I would appriciate any advise here.
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
09-14-10, 06:11 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Up
Posts: 4,695
Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 305 Post(s)
Liked 2,038 Times
in
604 Posts
I thought that the more you weighed the higher pressure. I have some gp4000 and I put 100 psi in them. with no problems, I weigh 230. But I normally only put 100 psi in any tire except for my mountain bike.
09-14-10, 06:30 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 273
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Probably not the most efficient method to post this information but if you go to post #7 you will find a formula that takes into account the riders weight and the width of the tires. It seems to work well for me.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...essure+formula
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...essure+formula
09-14-10, 07:57 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: el paso,tx
Posts: 225
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Probably not the most efficient method to post this information but if you go to post #7 you will find a formula that takes into account the riders weight and the width of the tires. It seems to work well for me.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...essure+formula
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...essure+formula
09-14-10, 08:47 PM
#6
I have senior moments...
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Woodside, CA
Posts: 2,151
Bikes: Many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Screw formulas. Experiment for yourself. Too low and you'll pinch flat more than likely, too high and you'll not be as efficient as you can in terms of traction and ride quality. Find what works for you. What width GP4000 did you get? 20, 23 or 25? I've yet to use a tire I liked at max pressure.
