Starting point for tire pressure

[Brentc]

Getting ready to put spyder away in hibernation and noticed some center wear on rear tire. So I want to drop pressure in spring. I have a two part question, what do most people inflate tires to prior to winter storage and secondly what pressure do you run in summer. After reading the posts that I did, it seems 20psi is a good starting point, which is 4 psi lower than what came from factory and might explain the center wear im seeing. Also, do you typically adjust tire pressure routinely when carrying a passenger?

Thanks as always

[4 MARIE]

Some folks add extra air before hibernation and then air-down to riding pressure
at the start of the season.
Since we can only ASSUME you are on an RT (your post doesn't really say) I can state with
some assurance that air pressure won't do DIDDLY to your center wear issue on back tire.
No belts in tire equals no center support, and centrifugal force throws middle of tread outward,,blah blah....
add in the rear tire always running in the "unused" portion of your lane, where the road is most coarse.....
Anyway, you will quickly see why so many people opt for automotive tire, especially in the back.

I guess you could try accelerating at a snails pace to slow tire wear, and isn't that why we all bought a Spyder.

[Bob Denman]

I inflate the rear "shoe" to 35 psi for storage.
I currently am using 24 psi during the riding Season... (A Kumho tire is on the rear)
and Center tread sections wear out quickly, due to the design of the tire...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Some folks add extra air before hibernation and then air-down to riding pressure
at the start of the season.
Since we can only ASSUME you are on an RT (your post doesn't really say) I can state with
some assurance that air pressure won't do DIDDLY to your center wear issue on back tire.
No belts in tire equals no center support, and centrifugal force throws middle of tread outward,,blah blah....
add in the rear tire always running in the "unused" portion of your lane, where the road is most coarse.....
Anyway, you will quickly see why so many people opt for automotive tire, especially in the back.

I guess you could try accelerating at a snails pace to slow tire wear, and isn't that why we all bought a Spyder.

....With everything He said above......my next rear tire will probably be a General Altimax RT 43 size 215/60-15....this fits perfectly, and according to my research has the best performance numbers in this size.......Mike

[pegasus1300]

For summer riding tho a ways away you will want to start with the factory recommended pressure when cold. Ride your Spyder enough to warm up the tire and check the pressure. If it grew more then 10% you need more air. If it didn't grow 10% you have too much air.Adjust until you get 10% growth always starting with a cold tire. This way you will have a pressure that matches you,your bike,the weight you carry, and your riding style. Is it a PIA the 1st time,especially on the rear of an RT,you bet it is. But once done you have it,at least until you change tire type/brand. And it is worth it.Your machine will handle better give you a better ride and you will get the most mileage out of your tire.

[Highwayman2013]

TIRES!

[Cruzr Joe]

Can't help here, Spyder never goes into hibernation.



Cruzr Joe

[JayBros]

Like Joe, my Spyder goes year round so I cant help on hibernation pressures. I've never heard of Paul's 10% approach but it sounds very reasonable. I agree 100% with him on starting with the manufacturer's recommended pressures, find them in your owner's manual or on the tire spec sticker under the seat. You just have to play with them until you get the pressure that gives YOU the best ride.

[Bob Denman]

I guess that it's true...

[Brentc]

Some folks add extra air before hibernation and then air-down to riding pressure
at the start of the season.
Since we can only ASSUME you are on an RT (your post doesn't really say) I can state with
some assurance that air pressure won't do DIDDLY to your center wear issue on back tire.
No belts in tire equals no center support, and centrifugal force throws middle of tread outward,,blah blah....
add in the rear tire always running in the "unused" portion of your lane, where the road is most coarse.....
Anyway, you will quickly see why so many people opt for automotive tire, especially in the back.

I guess you could try accelerating at a snails pace to slow tire wear, and isn't that why we all bought a Spyder.

Thanks for the info, and sorry about the lack of detail on the bike model. I just went through and figured out how to add that info in with my signature so that won't be an issue again.

So I learned something new today..........

[007james]

My new Kuhmo was delivered to my door yesterday, bought on eBay shipped from Discount Tire for $81 free shipping, would you believe? No interrogation or squabbles from Discount tire this time. I guess once eBay takes your Credit Card, its a done deal, and they take the responsibility. I just like the handling, as well as the looks of the Kuhmo and keeping the OEM size. Squeezing another thousand miles out of a new tire I don't have any personal experience with isn't worth the gamble to me, against having good experience with the Kuhmo if survivng the Discount Tire interrogation and Water Boarding!!

....With everything He said above......my next rear tire will probably be a General Altimax RT 43 size 215/60-15....this fits perfectly, and according to my research has the best performance numbers in this size.......Mike

[donkes]

Blasphemy Putting bike down for the season

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the info, and sorry about the lack of detail on the bike model. I just went through and figured out how to add that info in with my signature so that won't be an issue again.

So I learned something new today..........

And you even got the Map also!

Here's to lots of fun, while you're filling it in!