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02-15-2007, 11:24 AM
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Tire pressure question
Don't get upset with me, because I did a search for this before posting. Couldn't find a straight answer, so I'm asking.
I am running on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's right now and wanted to know what PSI I should be set at. The manual recommends 36 up front and 41 in the rear (cold). That seems a little high, so I'm running 32 front and 35 rear. Should I go with the higher settings for normal street use?
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02-15-2007, 12:57 PM
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In 7, Eyes on 8, Pray for 9
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I found the answer I was looking for. The pressure rates that are listed are maximum's and not the ideal psi for normal street use. I will stick with my psi rates around 32-35.
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02-16-2007, 06:40 PM
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I eat my R1
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My Michelin guy advised me to keep Pilot Powers at 36 front and 35 rear on the street AND on the track (these are mainly street tires). And it is true, at these pressure the tires behave excellent in my case.
2CTs are just Powers with slightly softer outside 10/11% of the thread, otherwise no different at all.
If you use racing tires on your trackdays then pressures should be way different of course (lower).
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Last edited by Janusz; 02-16-2007 at 06:48 PM.
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02-22-2007, 03:25 AM
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para bellum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flat Spot
Don't get upset with me, because I did a search for this before posting. Couldn't find a straight answer, so I'm asking.
I am running on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's right now and wanted to know what PSI I should be set at. The manual recommends 36 up front and 41 in the rear (cold). That seems a little high, so I'm running 32 front and 35 rear. Should I go with the higher settings for normal street use?
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each tire manufacturer has a recommended psi for the tire and their uses. At trackdays, Michelins tend to be 35-36. Pirellis 30-32. Go figure.
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02-25-2007, 05:07 AM
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i use 2ct also, 35/35 is the best i can feel....
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03-03-2007, 02:53 PM
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My R1 eats me.
Join Date: Jul 2006
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tire pressure
hey there i am running Dunlop 208 in the front and rear. just wondering what i should run for tire pressure. i ride on streets no tracks where i live.
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03-03-2007, 03:40 PM
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If you crash it they will come
Join Date: Jan 2006
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yamaha recomends 36 psi in front, and 42 on the rear. ive never tried any other pressures than that because it just feels right. in my opinion, more pressure would make the tires 'stiffer' and not allow them to heat up properly.
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03-04-2007, 07:03 AM
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My R1 eats me.
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then thats what i will run, i dont have the owners manual.
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03-04-2007, 07:15 AM
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para bellum
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42 is very high
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03-04-2007, 08:25 AM
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THE GUNNY
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anything over 40 is too high
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03-04-2007, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by no1stunner
anything over 40 is too high
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okay yes 40 psi is kinda high..but it all depends on your weight and application.
i've been running stock setting now and i don't see a problem.. actually i was running 32 psi in front and 36 psi in rear. with the stock tires and my tires wore out so fast... got a set of Bridgestone BT-020 and work great on the stock settings.. the dunlops wear so fast for my daily driving and my lard ass (270 lbs.) and tires are so expensive and i opt to get Bridgestone BT-020 cause of the extended mileage factor..
it all depends on application.. set your tires to what you need them to do..
i know a guy who stunts and prefers a lower psi so he can do all his tricks. you just have to find the magic number to fit your needs..
hope this helps...
joel..
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03-06-2007, 03:43 PM
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If you crash it they will come
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bravo, good man. bravo.
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