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Old 12-09-12 | 06:13 PM
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Wilbur Bud
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From: Fishers Indiana

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Originally Posted by Plimogz
You mean to say that you've ridden both the standard Marathons and the studded Winter Marathons?
Well, yes, but technically Marathon Plus for the non-studded version.

Originally Posted by Plimogz
Do you systematically pump up the studded tires to a certain pressure? Can you say whether or not you kept them under the recommended maximum for the most part throughout those 5000 miles (85 PSI, iirc)?
Yes, under 85 psi for the Marathon Winter. My winter conditions are generally just cold, with infrequent snow and a few ice storms per year, and I commute on road, so I generally ride near the max psi except when a storm is active/roads not clear/conditions warrant, and then I reduce pressure until I feel like I have good traction.
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