Tire Pressure?

[NorCalBud]

From the Owners Guide:
Front:
Nominal:15 PSI -- Min.:13 PSI -- Max.: 17 PSI
Rear:
Nominal:28 PSI -- Min.:26 PSI -- Max.: 30 PSI

Forum searches kinda indicate (on average and non scientific) to run Front 17 psi and Rear 28.....
Is that correct for a '12 RTL? If so, why so high in the front?

 

[Chupaca]

Well..!!

correct is what works best for you. All the info you can get here will give you what you need to know (highs and lows) then you have to go out and try different ones. If in doubt go by the book...oops you still have a range...:gaah:

 

[Plyrod38]

I run 19 in the fronts and 28 in the back. I have a Ron sway bar and links and the shocks adjusted to the stiffest position. My Spyder handles great.

 

[happyspyder2039]

18 front
26 rear on recommendations of Pitbull power sports at owners event

 

[robmorg]

I think a lot depends on the weight your Spyder typically carries. I'm a big guy, so I keep 19 psi in the front and 30 in the rear. I've tried the recommended pressures and the pressures I just stated seem better for me. I would say that the same might be true of a more "average" size rider who usually rides with a passenger. A "typical" 170 pound rider (that's the airline standard for a "typical" passenger) who normally rides solo might want to use the recommended pressures.

I would say to experiment within reason, and see what seems to give you best handling and tread wear - especially with the 2013 models that do not have adjustable shock settings.

 

[Bob Denman]

Why so high?
I think that BRP might even admit that they got that number wrong... pps:
My guess: they were looking for the smoothest ride possible...

...and forgot about the handling side of the equation! :banghead:

And the newer bikes (15" wheels) suggest 20 psi (plus or minus 2 psi) up front now... :thumbup:

 

[robmorg]

Why so high?
I think that BRP might even admit that they got that number wrong... pps:
My guess: they were looking for the smoothest ride possible...

...and forgot about the handling side of the equation! :banghead:

And the newer bikes (15" wheels) suggest 20 psi (plus or minus 2 psi) up front now... :thumbup:

Yeah, the 2013's, with no shock pre-load adjustment, handling is much better with a little more air - especially if you are carrying some weight.

The 2013 has 15" front wheels and they still suggest 15 psi. They probably recommend more on the 14's due to the additional weight.

 

[Bob Denman]

The additional WEIGHT?!?

Have they been peeking throught the bathroom window again???

 

[Dan McNally]

The additional WEIGHT?!?

Have they been peeking throught the bathroom window again???

No . . . they saw this and decided to be proactive, just in case! :yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Okay; I'll admit it...:banghead:
That's NOT my best side! pps:

 

[Marker]

2010 RT-S SE5 front tire pressure 22psi rear tire pressure 30psi. Now with Lamont's laser alignment spyder handles and corners better than new. Front tires at 32,000km show no uneven wear.

With low air pressure on front tires the spyder feels spongy when cornering.

 

[Jdsd1]

From the Owners Guide:
Front:
Nominal:15 PSI -- Min.:13 PSI -- Max.: 17 PSI
Rear:
Nominal:28 PSI -- Min.:26 PSI -- Max.: 30 PSI

Forum searches kinda indicate (on average and non scientific) to run Front 17 psi and Rear 28.....
Is that correct for a '12 RTL? If so, why so high in the front?

Is that for a 2014 RTS?

 

[NorCalBud]

Is that for a 2014 RTS?

Nope...those come from my 2012 Operators Guide.

 

[robmorg]

The additional WEIGHT?!?

Have they been peeking through the bathroom window again???

You never know for sure. Be careful what you do or maybe they WILL get you kicked out of the Masons. pps:

But I was referring to the RTL GVRW, which is about 155 pounds more for 2014.

 

[BikerDoc]

From the Owners Guide:
Front:
Nominal:15 PSI -- Min.:13 PSI -- Max.: 17 PSI
Rear:
Nominal:28 PSI -- Min.:26 PSI -- Max.: 30 PSI

Forum searches kinda indicate (on average and non scientific) to run Front 17 psi and Rear 28.....
Is that correct for a '12 RTL? If so, why so high in the front?

High in the front is to keep the tires from rolling up on the sidewall and wearing out prematurely if you like to corner aggressively.
I ran 22 in my fronts on my 2012 and had over 43000 miles on them at trade in.. I know a lot of folks who ran lower pressures whose tires
wore out quickly

 

[pwm]

I'm 6' 205# on a 2012 RT. After Lamont aligned mine, I played with air pressures. I too have Ron's sway bar. 20 front and 30 rear with a medium setting on the shocks is working great for our type of mountain riding here in East Tenn.