TIRE PRESSUE USIBG fEDERAL TIRES Help

[wd8ajj]

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

 

[Bob Denman]

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! :yikes:

 

[SteveLaoyster]

Do a search. Lots of threads & info on that topic.

 

[wd8ajj]

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. :yes:

Gary

 

[Gunner3773]

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.

Gunner

 

[wd8ajj]

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.
Treadwear 260
Traction A
Temp A

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SRONT TIRE PSI

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. :yes:

Gary

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 :thumbup:

 

[DJFaninTN]

16psi

 

[trikermutha]

I been running mine at 19 psi

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I usually run my Formozas at 19 to 20

 

[lewisalice]

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

 

[wrb3004]

I have the Federal Formoza's on the front and a General Altimax on the rear. I run 18# all around.

 

[flyday58]

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.