Originally Posted by
Aeolis
My tire calls for a Max of 117 so I max it out. To the OP: when you cAn afford it get both, quality is important as well.
Yes my dear boy, I assumed you were maxing them out. That is not the way to do it. It actually makes em roll slower, have less traction and it for sure makes em less comfortable.
Here is a chart from a dude Psimet who is a poster here and a well known wheel builder that might get ya started.
Tire Width=20: Pressure(psi) = (0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 63.33
Tire Width=23: Pressure(psi) = (0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 53.33
Tire Width=25: Pressure(psi) = (0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 43.33
Tire Width=28: Pressure(psi) = (0.33 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 33.33
Tire Width=32: Pressure(psi) = (0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 41.67
Tire Width=37: Pressure(psi) = (0.17 * Rider Weight in lbs) + 26.67
Example: You are 150lbs running 28's
Pressure (psi) = (0.33*150) +33.33 = 82.83psi (rear)
Front Pressure = .9*Rear Pressure = .9*82.83psi = 74.55psi front