Originally Posted by
jackb
Reading a lot about best inflation values for tires, I wonder how much the manufacturers range which is expressed on the tire itself should be adhered to. Do I disregard this range and just experiment around to find what's most comfortable? I'm well aware of the danger of pinch flats if I go to low.
The range printed on the sidewall of the tyre is often just a minimum and maximum pressure. Usually the box/instructions/website will provide you with an actual "recommended" starting pressure based on your weight, rim width and riding conditions. Some tyre manufacturers are better than others in regard to providing useful info.
I find the Zipp/SRAM online tyre pressure calculator below the most useful guide, in addition to what the manufacturer advises
https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure