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    Default TIRE PRESSUE USIBG fEDERAL TIRES Help

    i JUST INSTALLED A SET OF Federal 165/55R15 tires and filled them to 23 PSI. I now that this tire was a preferred due to postings but lost what people were running them as pressure. Was 23 the optimin setup?

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    I'd start my testing at 20psi, and be prepared to adjust them downward a tick or two...
    The OEM Kendas kind of need a bit more air in them, in order to keep the rims from hitting the road!
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    Do a search. Lots of threads & info on that topic.
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    Seen anywhere from 18 to 25 PSI so guess 23 is a good starting point. For auto usage they want 32PSI. Think if they put that in I could do wheelies with the bike, but then bounce all over hitting train tracks and potholes. Will stay at 23 and see if that works for now. Not riding a lot being 99 outside and rain every afternoon. Next big trip id to the Grand Canyon in September. Red Rocks Rally.

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    I am running the AZ01's at 18psi. I started and 16psi and bumped it up to 18psi. We do lots of high speed interstate, two-up riding.

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    maybe reset to 20PSI if a rough ride.
    Not sure of the difference in Federals but these are the 165/55R15 - 75V Max Performance SES EVO.
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    Default SRONT TIRE PSI

    Quote Originally Posted by wd8ajj View Post
    Seen anywhere from 18 to 25 PSI so guess 23 is a good starting point. For auto usage they want 32PSI. Think if they put that in I could do wheelies with the bike, but then bounce all over hitting train tracks and potholes. Will stay at 23 and see if that works for now. Not riding a lot being 99 outside and rain every afternoon. Next big trip id to the Grand Canyon in September. Red Rocks Rally.

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    In comparison to a car your Spyder weighs very little ..... however you have a tire that can support approx. 1300lbs ..... I say 15-16 psi so your tire will have more traction in the rain, plus if the tire is more compliant your ride will be less harsh when hitting bumps or potholes ..... A jarring front suspension is not good for keeping your alignment where you want it ....... Mike
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    16psi
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    I been running mine at 19 psi

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    I usually run my Formozas at 19 to 20
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    Quote Originally Posted by wd8ajj View Post
    i JUST INSTALLED A SET OF Federal 165/55R15 tires and filled them to 23 PSI. I now that this tire was a preferred due to postings but lost what people were running them as pressure. Was 23 the optimin setup?

    Gary
    I have the same tires i keep mine at 20

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    I have the Federal Formoza's on the front and a General Altimax on the rear. I run 18# all around.
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    I've got Federals over here in Cloudcroft I've yet to install. Be interested to hear what you decide for pressure settings. It's on mu list for next week, though.

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