Thread: Correct PSI?
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Old 07-08-16 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AnthonyG
Formula's such as this can be useful but this formula is not taking into account tire size. Generally larger tires run lower pressures and smaller tires run higher pressures. What size tire is this formula for?

I'd experiment a little.

Anthony
It's from Stan's NoTubes for MTB tires. They don't say exactly, but I'm assuming 2-2.4in MTB tires. Since the OP is at the upper end of common size range (excluding fat/plus bikes), he should be fine.

It's meant to be taken as a starting point. Especially for MTB tires, optimum pressure depends a lot on trail conditions, in addition to size and rider weight.
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