aftermarket tire pressures

[BaldEagle]

Hey guys, got a quick question. I replaced my OEM front tires with the Bridgestone Potenza's. What tire pressures are others of you running. I find that when running at recommended pressures, the ride is stiff. Also, did you make a shock adjustment after installing them. Thanks for the assist. :doorag:

 

[tigerdr]

I ride my Bridgestones Potenza RE92 at 22PSI ans I didn't made a shock adjustement.

 

[Guzzi]

Hey guys, got a quick question. I replaced my OEM front tires with the Bridgestone Potenza's. What tire pressures are others of you running. I find that when running at recommended pressures, the ride is stiff. Also, did you make a shock adjustment after installing them. Thanks for the assist. :doorag:

I also ran Potenzas on my 2012 RT and ran them successfully at 22psi. Great tire and no problems. Also had Elka shocks on the front of my RT.

 

[jthornton]

Do you need to keep the Potenzas within the factory spec of ± 0.25 psig between the two front tires? The only way I found to do that is with the Dual Fill that I make.

JT

 

[BaldEagle]

won't diagnose the front end.

Just picked up the 2012 RT-S from the dealership. Had a few things done. Asked when I dropped off if I could have them check the front end as I have a mild shimmy when over 45-50. Had a bad wobble at 42-45 mph but that went away after getting rid of the OEM tires. The Bridgestones I put on are new and high speed balanced. Shop guys said they can't do any front end checks as I have aftermarket tires on. :yikes: Does anyone know of a laser alignment business in the Phoenix area or when one might be coming. Thanks all.

 

[tigerdr]

Do you need to keep the Potenzas within the factory spec of ± 0.25 psig between the two front tires? The only way I found to do that is with the Dual Fill that I make.

JT

No.

 

[Chupaca]

Car tires..!!

Because they were designed and rated for cars with much more weight than a roadster you will feel a change. If they have more ply's they will give less. Handling will be different as well. If touring may be less noticeable. I prefer to use motorcycle tires and glad to see vee-arachnid has hit the market giving us a choice. I know there are a lot of car tires that fit and are in use and loved by those that have them. Jmo..:thumbup: