What tire pressure do you like for casual riding?
09-15-20, 02:47 PM
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What tire pressure do you like for casual riding?
I have an entry level basic Giant mtn bike for short errands.
What tire pressure do you like for casual riding?
What tire pressure do you like for casual riding?
09-15-20, 03:10 PM
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I go based on what is the recommended pressure is specific to the tire.
09-15-20, 03:11 PM
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What size tires?
09-15-20, 03:57 PM
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Sounds about right. 60psi for casual and MTB tires. 105psi and up for road racing tires.
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09-15-20, 04:57 PM
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As mentioned above, use the tire pressure chart with your weight, tire size, etc to get a good starting point. Then slight adjustments to suit your comfort. For me this works out to 55/50psi rear/front with 32mm road tires and 80/70 with 25mm. It sounds crazy low until you actually ride, then it's an awesome new world.
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09-15-20, 05:48 PM
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I run 60PSI on my 32mm tubeless.
I'd suggest 45-50psi for that tire.
I'd suggest 45-50psi for that tire.
09-15-20, 08:25 PM
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a little slower but nice on the body for long trips.
thank you to bmcer “Bert” for the nice tip.
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09-16-20, 05:14 AM
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Bke pressure completely relies on the fact how old the tire is. If it's old tire you need to focus more on keeping the appropriate pressure else it could burst the tire.
apart from this what matters is the climate. I warm or hot climate you can avoid it for a while or leave the tire at low pressure. Because the air will also expand.
apart from this what matters is the climate. I warm or hot climate you can avoid it for a while or leave the tire at low pressure. Because the air will also expand.
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Keep it casual .... no pressure.
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If the OP is riding a 559 knobby tire on a MTB over paved surfaces, it's not going to be much fun no matter what the tire pressure. But he doesn't give us his body weight, the surfaces over which he'll ride, or the tire tread type, so throw out any number to him.
For me, I'd make sure that those were slick or semi-slick tires to start off. Then, I'd adjust pressure from desired point for the tire volume at my weight for pavement, down to softer for loose or uneven surfaces. Not knowing anything about the OP, I can't say what pressure.
I'm guessing that 60 psi is an incorrect number, but if he has 1.5" slicks, it might be fine. On typical knobbies, it's wrong.
For me, I'd make sure that those were slick or semi-slick tires to start off. Then, I'd adjust pressure from desired point for the tire volume at my weight for pavement, down to softer for loose or uneven surfaces. Not knowing anything about the OP, I can't say what pressure.
I'm guessing that 60 psi is an incorrect number, but if he has 1.5" slicks, it might be fine. On typical knobbies, it's wrong.
09-16-20, 08:32 AM
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Bke pressure completely relies on the fact how old the tire is. If it's old tire you need to focus more on keeping the appropriate pressure else it could burst the tire.
apart from this what matters is the climate. I warm or hot climate you can avoid it for a while or leave the tire at low pressure. Because the air will also expand.
apart from this what matters is the climate. I warm or hot climate you can avoid it for a while or leave the tire at low pressure. Because the air will also expand.
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09-16-20, 08:38 AM
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If the OP is riding a 559 knobby tire on a MTB over paved surfaces, it's not going to be much fun no matter what the tire pressure. But he doesn't give us his body weight, the surfaces over which he'll ride, or the tire tread type, so throw out any number to him.
For me, I'd make sure that those were slick or semi-slick tires to start off. Then, I'd adjust pressure from desired point for the tire volume at my weight for pavement, down to softer for loose or uneven surfaces. Not knowing anything about the OP, I can't say what pressure.
I'm guessing that 60 psi is an incorrect number, but if he has 1.5" slicks, it might be fine. On typical knobbies, it's wrong.
For me, I'd make sure that those were slick or semi-slick tires to start off. Then, I'd adjust pressure from desired point for the tire volume at my weight for pavement, down to softer for loose or uneven surfaces. Not knowing anything about the OP, I can't say what pressure.
I'm guessing that 60 psi is an incorrect number, but if he has 1.5" slicks, it might be fine. On typical knobbies, it's wrong.
TBH, I get casual short errand runs from the posts. I doubt there's enough riding going on to make this a really important question. For me, at least, the difference in ride quality between pressures is pretty subtle, and takes a few miles before I even notice.
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I like to use the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure for my tires; it's usually printed right there on the side of the tire. If a range of pressures is provided, I go for the top quartile of that range.
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That's also really arbitrary. For example, that would put you at 72.5 psi for these tires. 10+ psi over the manufacturer's recommendation for someone weighing 250lbs.
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I'm not assuming you're 250 pounds. I used that weight because it's the highest weight on the manufacturer's chart, which tops out at 61 psi for a 250 pounder on those rims.
How did you determine that the top quartile of the range (ranges that vary greatly depending on tire and manufacturer) makes sense for you?
How did you determine that the top quartile of the range (ranges that vary greatly depending on tire and manufacturer) makes sense for you?
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No it wouldn't. If the manufacturer printed that number on the sidewall, then the tire is designed to be able to run at that pressure. There's nothing crazy at all about operating within the manufacturer's specs.
Well of course it's arbitrary, that's the whole point of this thread: you inflate the tire to be inside the manufacturer's recommended range of pressures and adjust it to your liking. As long as you stay within the manufacturer's recommended range, everything will be fine. I don't know why you're assuming I'm 250 lbs, but I am considerably lighter than that.
Well of course it's arbitrary, that's the whole point of this thread: you inflate the tire to be inside the manufacturer's recommended range of pressures and adjust it to your liking. As long as you stay within the manufacturer's recommended range, everything will be fine. I don't know why you're assuming I'm 250 lbs, but I am considerably lighter than that.