What is optimal tire pressure for GP5000 32 tires?
07-10-20, 12:12 PM
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I used to lower pressure for bad roads, then I got a few pinch flats so I don't do that anymore.
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I weigh 140lb and started with 60/65 psi f/r in my 32mm GP5k TLs. During my first long ride with them on my new Al bike, I noticed the ride quality was a lot rougher than I've grown accustomed to (spoiled by my FutureShock equipped carbon Roubaix), so kept dropping the pressure until I settled on 50/55.
I went tubeless because my experience with any and all tires has been that there's a certain pressure threshold below which the ride feels way smoother, but I've always been at risk for pinch flats when I didn't pump up to 10+ psi more than what feels best for me.
I don't mind losing a few watts (if that's even happening) at the beginning of a long ride if I feel fresher at the end due to less fatigue from road vibration.
I went tubeless because my experience with any and all tires has been that there's a certain pressure threshold below which the ride feels way smoother, but I've always been at risk for pinch flats when I didn't pump up to 10+ psi more than what feels best for me.
I don't mind losing a few watts (if that's even happening) at the beginning of a long ride if I feel fresher at the end due to less fatigue from road vibration.
11-28-22, 02:14 PM
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Seems I may be running at too high of a pressure then. I don't mind the right at 75 or so PSI. I figured a firmer tire would be faster...is this not the case? Seems like with 32 tires on a wide rim..something like 21mm internal width I believe. I should go in the 60-65 range for more comfort. Would 80 PSI equate to more speed? curious the difference? I've seen some studies on rolling resistance on these tires specifically and does look like firmer is better for less rolling resistance and presumably more speed...
On 28mm tires I use 60PSI on front, 65PSI on the rear mimicking a GCM presenter. Any harder and a bumpy ride. With 32mm I would go 5-10 PSI less.
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11-28-22, 02:22 PM
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Seems I may be running at too high of a pressure then. I don't mind the right at 75 or so PSI. I figured a firmer tire would be faster...is this not the case? Seems like with 32 tires on a wide rim..something like 21mm internal width I believe. I should go in the 60-65 range for more comfort. Would 80 PSI equate to more speed? curious the difference? I've seen some studies on rolling resistance on these tires specifically and does look like firmer is better for less rolling resistance and presumably more speed...
11-29-22, 06:13 PM
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I use the pressure calculator at zipp.com. Tubeless tires on wider hookless rims is what I use. Internal rim width makes a big difference. My latest 25mm internal width hookless rims require 10 psi less pressure than my 19mm IW hooked rims, with the same tire.
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