Which tires and what air pressure are you running on what bike.....

[DesmoReynoso]

Hey guys just wanted to get an average on which are the most used tires , optimal psi for them and get an idea if this changes from bike to bike...

So please list:

Tires:
Preferred Street PSI:
Preferred Track PSI:
Bike Model:
Where you live? Do you "tweak" the above settings when the weather changes? Rain season?


Really interested in seeing your replies! 

[Spidey]

PP 2CT
32-33/35-36  (street)
M1000SS

I run whatever temp on the track are required for the tires and then adjust depending on tire wear.  I used to run 30-11f/26r for Dunlop 209/Sportmax.  If you don't know what temps to run for your particular brand of tires, run 30/30.  Do not run street PSI.  

I don't tend to change PSI in the cold (California).  Sometimes I'll drop it a PSI or two (though really, I should be bumping it up).  It's largely based on feel.  Frankly, I'm not pushing it on the street when it's cold/wet, so as long as I'm within a general range of normal (and not down to 25 psi or anything or up at 40), I'm not too worried about it.

[CDawg]

Tires: OEM
Preferred Street PSI: 33 front/34 rear
Bike Model:S4RS
Where you live? NYC
Do you "tweak" the above settings when the weather changes? No, but I'l running just under 1 PSI higher that textbook due to large amount of potholes (also recommended by the owner's manual) to minimize rim damage.

[Triple J]

Tires: Pilot Road 2CT
Preferred Street PSI: 34-35R/32-33F
Preferred Track PSI: n/a
Bike Model: '04 Monstrada (heavily modded Multi 1000)
Where you live? Seattle...same pressures year round.

Tires: Pirelli Diablo Strada
Preferred Street PSI: 35-36R/33-34F
Preferred Track PSI: n/a
Bike Model: '07 Moto Guzzi Griso 1100
Where you live? Seattle...same pressures year round.

Tires: Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro
Preferred Street PSI: n/a
Preferred Track PSI: 26R/28F
Bike Model: '02 748S
Where you live? Tracks in WA, OR, UT, CA...I'll vary in colder temps based on Pirelli rep. recommendations.

[arai_speed]

Tires: Pilot Roads (Same settings on Pilot Powers)
Preferred Street PSI:36/36
Preferred Track PSI: n/a
Bike Model: S4RS
Where you live? Socal
Do you "tweak" the above settings when the weather changes? Rain season? Negative.

I think another factor to PSI is the weight of the rider.  I'm 205lbs in my bday suit and found that a lower PSI made the bike wobbly and harder to turn.  I've been very happy w/the 36/36 combo.

[DesmoReynoso]

Thanks a lot guys, keep em coming!

What do take into account to decide 36/36 as opposed to running the front a little lighter? Say 33-36? 

Just trying to see any tendencies or factors that might influence that decision, based on bike, tires and use/weather conditions.....  Or is it more influenced by how you "feel" and perceive the bike's handling.....


Thanks for posting 

[Strafer]

Tires: Bridgestone BTO16
Preferred Street PSI: 33/34
Preferred Track PSI: N/A
Bike Model: `09 M1100S
Where you live? Tennessee
Tweak = Yes

[LA]

Tires:  Pilot Powers 2ct
Preferred Street PSI:  30 front    32 rear  Maybe a couple pounds less in each, but not more pressure than that.
Preferred Track PSI: NA
Bike Model: S4RS


Pretty much same year round and all weather.

South Carolina Mountains.

LA

[arai_speed]

What do take into account to decide 36/36 as opposed to running the front a little lighter? Say 33-36? 

Just trying to see any tendencies or factors that might influence that decision, based on bike, tires and use/weather conditions.....  Or is it more influenced by how you "feel" and perceive the bike's handling.....


Thanks for posting 

Weight, riding conditions, tire wear and the type of riding I do.  I'm not out dragging knee so I don't need anything in the low 30's....