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Title: Tire pressure?
Post by: zipbyu on August 05, 2009, 10:48:08 PM
     So what tire pressure do most people set their tires for track or street?  This is a great question on what type of tire and use.  I did't want to open a can of worms but this is a good "disscaution".
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: JENX!!! on August 06, 2009, 07:21:38 AM
I set mine at ( cold ) ;D
29F, 25R......Pirelli Diablo superbike
30F, 30R......Michelins pilot power 2CT
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: weavefish on August 06, 2009, 12:12:51 PM
Quote from: JENX!!! on August 06, 2009, 07:21:38 AM
I set mine at ( cold ) ;D
29F, 25R......Pirelli Diablo superbike
30F, 30R......Michelins pilot power 2CT

same....
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Justin on August 06, 2009, 12:34:39 PM
rear--Mich Power Race PR4 22
Power race front 28
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: reno240sx on August 06, 2009, 04:59:41 PM
Bridgestone BT-002rs: 28 front and rear
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: cobra23 on August 06, 2009, 08:45:16 PM
Michelen 2CT.

Street 30 front
30 rear (mostly)

Track 29 Front
29 rear
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on August 06, 2009, 11:48:03 PM

I set mine at:
30F, 28R......Michelins Pilot Power 2CT
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: MotoPutz on August 07, 2009, 03:52:27 PM
How many change there tire pressure after a trackday for street? do you use your bikes specs no matter what the tire?
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: zipbyu on August 07, 2009, 05:03:05 PM
I add about 5 extra pounds from trackday pressures so I don't have prematurs tire wear.  I don't know if it helps though.  It is still a bit less than stock reccomendations which are way to much.
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Adiggity on August 10, 2009, 09:38:45 AM
Both the Bridgestones BT003's and the Pirelli Diable Supercorsas for me are the same. I run at 28 rear, 31 front. (hot) Your hot pressures are what matters. The cold settings are just a base recommendation. Some riders will be different than others on hot pressures because of different paces and riding styles. You should always check and set your tire pressures when the tires are hot before trusting them 100%. By hot, I mean immediately when you come off the track. (This is of course in reference to track riding)  :)
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: JENX!!! on August 10, 2009, 12:46:11 PM
+1^^^ ;D
I always check my tire pressures right after each session.
I like my diablo superbikes at 33F and 30 R ( hot ).
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on August 10, 2009, 09:56:46 PM
Wow!!  :o :o I just check my tire pressure at the morning than I forget it. Is it not recommended?
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: MotoPutz on August 10, 2009, 10:29:21 PM
temp goes up during the day and so it can effect your tire pressure, you should check it whenever you can. Probably at least 3 times during the day.

Higher air temp means the air particles seperate creating gerater pressure. Same reason hot and cold tire temps change the PSI. Ambient air temp effects it. 
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: cobra23 on August 10, 2009, 10:42:28 PM
 :-\

I b morr confusad now thin win i start reedin this thread???

;D
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on August 12, 2009, 09:51:36 PM
Alright. Now I'm gonna check it after each session. Thanx Putz
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: A DRAGON on August 14, 2009, 06:53:09 AM
That's the job of your pit crew Rick.
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Justin on August 14, 2009, 11:11:59 AM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 10, 2009, 09:56:46 PM
Wow!!  :o :o I just check my tire pressure at the morning than I forget it. Is it not recommended?
this is what i do, too. Once in the AM, and presto!
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Adiggity on August 14, 2009, 01:37:38 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 10, 2009, 09:56:46 PM
Wow!!  :o :o I just check my tire pressure at the morning than I forget it. Is it not recommended?
Unless your during the time of year that the ambient temp really swings from morning to night, you should be fine just setting them in the morning after your first session and be good for the rest of the day....unless you are having issues. Then you may need to adjust from there. I usually (99% of the time) set them after my first session and call it good.  :)
Title: Re: Tire pressure?
Post by: Rick Bay (BRA) on August 15, 2009, 06:13:53 PM
Thanks guys. I understated it.