Originally Posted by
vjbknife
Michelin had some data that that stated tire pressure should be increased toward the upper end of the rating as the weight of the rider increases. The front tire will have more traction with a slightly lower pressure and the rear tire carrys most of the weight of the rider.
LOL, well if it wasn't coming from a huge tyre company, I'd never have guessed that more weight would need more pressure for a given tyre. They must be Jedis. Or at least rocket scientists.