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I can't remember who but it was someone here who said that the max inflation printed on tire is the result of an argument between the marketing people (who want a higher number there because the racers willing to pay $$$ for tires want to put 140 psi in there) and the legal people (who don't want to be sued because people see their tires poppin' off their rims when they're too inflated).
Made a lot of sense.
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Thread: Tire Inflation & Rider Weight
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05-14-2009, 07:18 PM #16
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I came up with 99 from the equation, but I've been inflating my 700x23 tires to the max of 120 psi for several years now with no problems, and I prefer them with max pressure. When I has the Vittoria Open Corso tires, I inflated them to 130 which I think might have been below the max.
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05-14-2009, 10:20 PM #17
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05-15-2009, 09:51 PM #18
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My tires are 26x1.95 so what size is that? Inches to mm? Bike tire sizing is a new world to me at this point, kind of confusing.
Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Does anyone have an inflation chart for larger tires like mine?"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
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05-16-2009, 08:56 AM #19
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Just inflate them to the max that's printed on the sidewall. Originally Posted by Heifzilla
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05-16-2009, 09:14 AM #20
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Fat tires are multi-surface tires.
I'll leave it to people who actually ride off-road to discuss the subtleties of tire pressure selection.
Definitely max pressure for road riding, and generally the softer the surface, the softer the tires.
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05-16-2009, 09:36 AM #21
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05-16-2009, 09:37 AM #22
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Does the rider's weight have any bearing? I am not exactly a lightweight. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Fat tires are multi-surface tires.
I'll leave it to people who actually ride off-road to discuss the subtleties of tire pressure selection. Definitely max pressure for road riding, and generally the softer the surface, the softer the tires.
Thanks.
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
