Comments on: Tyre Maintenance

By: Trozza

Trozza — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:22:25 +0000

I had one digital pressure gauge that was 5psi out, bought an old analogue one, right on the dime. [Comparing with two local fuel station air pumps]. So I always recommend the analogue reading ones, similar to this http://www.tribalaccessories.co.uk/img/products/pressure_gauge_front.jpg

By: bkr50

bkr50 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:15:02 +0000

Nice to see others care about their tyres as i do.
I was given a formula for correct pressures as different brands etc behave differently on different bikes.
Tyres should be checked when cold and again when hot, your front tyre should rise in pressure 0 to 3psi and your rear tyre should rise 3 to 5psi in normal riding conditions. In rain add 2psi to your cold pressures.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:49:53 +0000

Having been involved in the bike industry for some time, and having covered a few miles myself, i have found the modern tyres out there, (1999 onwards especially) prefer higher pressures than what was once deemed best for grip and preformance in general.
Tyre technology has accelerated in some ways beyond the ability of the bike to exploit the tyre’s full potential. I have gotten somoe extraordinary mileage from sports tyres whilst still enjoying the best grip they have to offer. Along with suspension adjustment, tyre pressure cannot be overstated as a tool for better safety as well..

By: Curley

Curley — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:20:14 +0000

The stats are simple. You have one tyre on a car under pressure and that represents a 25% reduction in effective traction (forgetting that front tyres are more important) and 50% reduction on a bike (again forgetting front tyres are far more important). I am continually amazed that a rider will not make any adjustments when they carry a pillion. The liabilities are far greater when you have someone else’s life in your control yet increasing tyre pressures is not done. One day someone will be charged for contributing to the death of a pillion due to poor tyre pressure………..Not worth it

By: streetdaddy

streetdaddy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:59:02 +0000

Great advice! There are a lot of pressure gauges on the market, from digital (which I have) to the old school pencil gauges. Some of them are small enough to stash under your seat, or in your pack, so you can check pressure regularly. Unfortunately some of the cheaper ones can be a bit unreliable or hard to use, maybe you guys could review a few of the better ones available?