Do you inflate front tire less than rear tire
07-01-08, 12:01 AM
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Do you inflate front tire less than rear tire
For example, to give a smoother ride, do you inflate front tire to (say) 100psi and rear to (say) 120psi ?
07-01-08, 12:04 AM
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90% of the rear.
so 90psi front 100psi rear for instance.
or 120psi rear and 108psi front
so 90psi front 100psi rear for instance.
or 120psi rear and 108psi front
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07-01-08, 12:09 AM
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Yep, I do, coz the rear takes more weight. I'm about 190lbs, and on smooth roads I usually have 120 rear and 110 front; less for very road roads and wet weather: maybe 10 to 15 less for each. If I didn't have to do any fast cornering, I could probably go higher on the front, but I find anything over 120 a little too hard for corners.
Anyway, pressure requirements are weight dependant.
Here are Michelin's recommendations
Anyway, pressure requirements are weight dependant.
Here are Michelin's recommendations
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I like more psi in front...I'm on tubular tires and because and most tubular tires feel pretty good in the 120 to 150 range. it just depends on the condition of the roads and riding conditions. if the descent is going to be technical with tight turns and switchbacks, I keep the psi to abut 110, if there are smooth sweeping turns, 150 in front and 130 for the rear.
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For less then ideal conditions the chart is not very accurate.
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Depends on the tire size and manufacture as to the actual psi I'll use..duh!; but generally I put 10 psi less in the front then the rears.
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Tires are designed differently by each manufacturer. You need to follow each companies recommendation. Too little inflation on some tires can cause pinch flats and poor cornering.
07-01-08, 11:08 PM
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I inflate front and back equally. It never occurred to me to do otherwise.
Why would you do that? What's the effect? Smoother ride? Faster ride? >scratches head in confusion<
Why would you do that? What's the effect? Smoother ride? Faster ride? >scratches head in confusion<
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less weight on front. Front won't bounce with proper pressure for the front and will assist with cornering traction.
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105 front, 115 rear, weight 180 lbs when I use clinchers. Tubulars are higher because the pressure helps keep them on the rim.
I'll even drop the front further in slick conditions. The harder your tire is, the more it bounces, reducing contact with the road. So if you are a light rider at high pressures, you reduce your cornering ability, increase rolling resistance and beat yourself to death.
I'll even drop the front further in slick conditions. The harder your tire is, the more it bounces, reducing contact with the road. So if you are a light rider at high pressures, you reduce your cornering ability, increase rolling resistance and beat yourself to death.
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110 on the rear and 100 on the front.
170 lbs
Michelin Krylions
170 lbs
Michelin Krylions
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105 front, 115 rear, weight 180 lbs when I use clinchers. Tubulars are higher because the pressure helps keep them on the rim.
I'll even drop the front further in slick conditions. The harder your tire is, the more it bounces, reducing contact with the road. So if you are a light rider at high pressures, you reduce your cornering ability, increase rolling resistance and beat yourself to death.
I'll even drop the front further in slick conditions. The harder your tire is, the more it bounces, reducing contact with the road. So if you are a light rider at high pressures, you reduce your cornering ability, increase rolling resistance and beat yourself to death.
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I was trying to finish up my typing before a conference call.
As a matter of fact, my tubies do violate conservation of matter though. I weigh 170 when I ride them.
As a matter of fact, my tubies do violate conservation of matter though. I weigh 170 when I ride them.
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