Falken Tyre Pressure

[canamjhb]

Today I ran 18PSI in all 3 tires. Yes, car tires. The bike felt GREAT. No wandering or swimming feel at all. I previously tried 16 in the fronts and didn't like it. Maybe now that I have the correct pressure for the rear, I may try a little lower in the fronts again. But for now, 18 seems to be the sweet spot for all 3. I was truly impressed by the difference a couple of pounds makes. Sorry to hijack this thread but I do think the information is relevant to the OPs question.

[tehrlich]

The low pressure mafia is out again. It's impossible to say anything else, or have an opinion on these threads otherwise.

I've tried running low pressures. I hated the feel of it completely. Was incredibly squishy and felt a LOT of side wall play on easy corners.

I'm running 25-26psi and love it.

[Peteoz]

The low pressure mafia is out again. It's impossible to say anything else, or have an opinion on these threads otherwise.

I've tried running low pressures. I hated the feel of it completely. Was incredibly squishy and felt a LOT of side wall play on easy corners.

I'm running 25-26psi and love it.

i don’t understand, Todd. You have indeed just said something else, and you have just expressed an opinion, so it is certainly not impossible. Mike and Peter are expressing their opinion, as are you. Which opinion you choose to run with is entirely up to the individual. I personally find the lower psi around 20 preferable to 26psi. This decision was made after considering all the input I could find, for which I am very appreciative.

Pete

[Bob Denman]

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As for me: I took a "Middle of the Road" approach. I dropped my pressures; but only to about 23 pounds.

[Easy Rider]

Is it safe to assume that ALL of you folks who are quoting pressures are running non-OEM brands of tires ??

[Bob Denman]

That's an over-simplification of the situation...
I can only say that in my case: I stay within the suggested tire pressure range for the OEM Kendas.

...But those tire pressures don't apply to the aftermarket tires that I have happily used.

[tehrlich]

i don’t understand, Todd. You have indeed just said something else, and you have just expressed an opinion, so it is certainly not impossible. Mike and Peter are expressing their opinion, as are you. Which opinion you choose to run with is entirely up to the individual. I personally find the lower psi around 20 preferable to 26psi. This decision was made after considering all the input I could find, for which I am very appreciative.

Pete

This may be the first time I've seen an Aussie take something completely literally!

I'm quite sure you know what I meant. The vitriol received regarding the opinion of higher psi's on these forums is obvious, and every long-time poster here know who I'm referring.

I am at 26 psi because I did the same as you did: I read a lot: not just here, but other resources. Read others' opinions. I even took those opinions and used them in analysis of tire pressures on multiple rides. Tweaked things up, and tweaked things down. Measured heat across surfaces. Did my due diligence, in my opinion.

26psi is what makes my ride the way I like it. 14psi looked like my tires were coming off the rims, and just turning in a driveway was a chore. Hated the performance, and it felt dangerous to me actually. I could totally understand how someone would go "in the middle." Personally, I like the lowered rolling resistance.

[Bob Denman]

If you're digging the feel of 26 psi: nobody is going to argue with you over it!

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Tire brand does not determine pressure, vehicle & weight does.

[Peteoz]

This may be the first time I've seen an Aussie take something completely literally!

I'm quite sure you know what I meant. The vitriol received regarding the opinion of higher psi's on these forums is obvious, and every long-time poster here know who I'm referring.

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Yeah Todd, but you missed my point. You expressed your opinion quite strongly, and so did Mike and Peter. None of you prevented the other from posting their opinion, and apart from the heated comments which came from both sides, helped provide input to those making a call, for which I am grateful.

Pete

[Easy Rider]

Tire brand does not determine pressure, vehicle & weight does.

"Brand" means nothing; that is just a name.

A difference in construction between two MODELS of tires, however, DOES figure into setting the optimum pressure.