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2013 Honda Shadow VT750. Just wondering what tire pressure you guys ride at?
over pressure isnt any better than lower pressure.I had a talk to a tire importer in the weekend and his advise was (for 15" higher profile tires... IE most Honda cruisers) if you want good miles out of a tire pump it up enough so that when you are on it with the load you are carrying the tire should still hold its shape, typically 40 psi solo and up to 48 loaded pillion and gear, said the lower pressure causes more tire flex which adds heat and the tire will wear faster...
This was after mentioning that my 880 is wearing faster than I would like![]()
I don't believe there is a street motorcycle tire out there, that the maker recommends 48 psi max. That kind of pressure is just begging for tire failure.typically 40 psi solo and up to 48 loaded pillion and gear,...
I don't believe there is a street motorcycle tire out there, that the maker recommends 48 psi max. That kind of pressure is just begging for tire failure.
Never exceed the max air pressure written on the side of the tire. This will almost always be south of 42 psi..