Tyre pressures

[bones135]

Pretty sure ive done this before but cant find it. What would be the correct pressures for my bike, 180/65/17 on back & 120 on the front. Had a couple of differant answers from a couple of mates from 26ish to 36ish???
Cheers.

[Two Smoker]

Pretty sure ive done this before but cant find it. What would be the correct pressures for my bike, 180/65/17 on back & 120 on the front. Had a couple of differant answers from a couple of mates from 26ish to 36ish???
Cheers.

180/55? What brand of tyres?

[bones135]

Michelin Pilot Sports. 180 65 17 onthe rear.

[cowboyz]

the correct definite answer is between 26 and 42.

I favour 42 cause that is the answer to the universe.

more pressure = less grip less wear
lesspressure =less grip, less wear.

personal choice and feel.

[bones135]

Ok so sounds like 36 could be the go then, sort of in the middle.

[Two Smoker]

Michelin Pilot Sports. 180 65 17 onthe rear.

Just try 30 front and 34 rear... should be ok at that.

[bones135]

Sounds good, thanks for that

[cowboyz]

fuckit.

that was surposed to say

more pressure = less wear less grip
less pressure = more wear, more grip.


FWIW I run my pirellis at 32/36

[AllanB]

36 front has been a standard on a lot of bikes running the 120 - rear between 36 & 42 depending on bike, rider weight etc. 39 is smack in the middle and a good starting point for the rear!

[cowboyz]

interesting to note that most tyres have pressure 42psi stamped on side of them

[Mishy]

interesting to note that most tyres have pressure 42psi stamped on side of them

That's largely to do with wear. I favour a tiny bit less than 42 in the rear, but that's got a lot to do with the state of our roads :)