michelin say 33 psi. I am just wondering what people are running and why?
thanks in advance, cheers.
thanks in advance, cheers.
+1M&M Take2;1276051 said:I run 42psi regardless of the brand. It's what Mother Honda recommends, plus it works.
I don't think it's a good idea to use a cold pressure above the maximum indicated on the side wall.43 front and 44 rear. I'll probably try 45 rear on the set I'm putting on next.
Tim, I thought you said to run higher pressure in the rear to avoid cupping on the sides. I know 970mike runs 45 in the rear.Well I guess I'm not needed. haha 40 to 42 psi is what will work best.
That seems to work well on the 1300.Tim, I thought you said to run higher pressure in the rear to avoid cupping on the sides. I know 970mike runs 45 in the rear.
Curious where you found the info from Michelin as to the tire pressure because I've not been able to find it?michelin say 33 psi. I am just wondering what people are running and why?
thanks in advance, cheers.
42 pounds front and rear like it says in the manual.
If you are having cupping issues then I would bump to 45. I ran a steady 42 front and rear, never had any cupping issues. My first was smooth all the way across. I really didn't have any flat spot issues. Second go round on next tire. It was going to be smooth.Tim, I thought you said to run higher pressure in the rear to avoid cupping on the sides. I know 970mike runs 45 in the rear.
Ask and you shall receive. Look at these Pictures of my rear last spring. My left side has always worn more than the right. I try to maintain 42 front and rear.As you can tell, lots of opinions. I say opinions because other than what is recommended by Honda, I don't think there is any data for our specific application. It's hard to tell someone to do other than what the MFG recommends but I am seeing a benefit to increased air pressure as far as mileage and wear pattern go on the PR2 rear. I'm right with 970mike at 45 psi and I'm probably bumping twice the weight of Mike. There is almost no scalloping on my rear with 7500 miles on it.
Has anyone using a PR2 ever wore it down to the cords? Was the cords showing in the very center or the side(s)? I think that would be grounds for what to do with the air pressure. If it wore to cords in the middle first - too much air pressure, if it wore to cords on the outer part of the tread I'd boost air pressure a bit. Just my opinion, of course.
Dinkie, at Lynne's last rear tire change she was down to the cords, right in the middle. We have been running 42 F&R but as you know she is lighter than both of us. Maybe I will try a little higher pressure.........As you can tell, lots of opinions. I say opinions because other than what is recommended by Honda, I don't think there is any data for our specific application. It's hard to tell someone to do other than what the MFG recommends but I am seeing a benefit to increased air pressure as far as mileage and wear pattern go on the PR2 rear. I'm right with 970mike at 45 psi and I'm probably bumping twice the weight of Mike. There is almost no scalloping on my rear with 7500 miles on it.
Has anyone using a PR2 ever wore it down to the cords? Was the cords showing in the very center or the side(s)? I think that would be grounds for what to do with the air pressure. If it wore to cords in the middle first - too much air pressure, if it wore to cords on the outer part of the tread I'd boost air pressure a bit. Just my opinion, of course.
i called them, and thats what they said on friday, i thought it was low. so that is why i posted this request.Curious where you found the info from Michelin as to the tire pressure because I've not been able to find it?
Also, which bike and which tire?