Can I put a 120/17 70 on an R6? - Page 5

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

don't a lot of tires have a max of 45psi?

How would 42 make it explode?

Sounds like someone is still stuck in the "35 psi for all tires" era. Hell, even my car tires are recommended to run at 44.

What is stamped on the tire is usually max recommended.......Not what you should run all the time.

Particle Man · 03-23-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

What is stamped on the tire is usually max recommended.......Not what you should run all the time.

Yes, I know.

Amber Lamps · 03-23-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

What is stamped on the tire is usually max recommended.......Not what you should run all the time.

Yea but it's not "dangerous" is the point. Were you the one telling me to be careful because the tire could explode?

I'm gonna look that thread up and see who it was so we can make fun of them!!!

Amber Lamps · 03-23-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Yes, I know.

Seriously, how could it be "dangerous" to run a tire at the manufacturer's recommended setting?

Page 44 of the Suzuki service manual...

http://www.scribd.com/doc/284808/Suz...Service-Manual

http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/...formation.aspx

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Seriously, how could it be "dangerous" to run a tire at the manufacturer's recommended setting?

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Your first link locked up my computer, and your second link doesn't contain any numbers, so....

Can you find any tire website that states "We recommend you run this at 44 psi"?

I didn't say you COULDN'T run it that high, but I've never heard of a tire company actually RECOMMENDING it.

Besides, with cars, the owners manual is more important, since every car weighs different, etc.

Homeslice · 03-23-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Yes, I know.

But you said "Hell, even my car tires are recommended to run at 44."

DLIT · 03-23-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Actually, he loves it. Its just a tire to him....

Well alright then.

Amber Lamps · 03-24-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Your first link locked up my computer, and your second link doesn't contain any numbers, so....

Can you find any tire website that states "We recommend you run this at 44 psi"?

I didn't say you COULDN'T run it that high, but I've never heard of a tire company actually RECOMMENDING it.

Besides, with cars, the owners manual is more important, since every car weighs different, etc.

The Bridgestone site states that you follow the manufacturers recommendations and the other link is the Suzuki service manual for my bike that lists 36 front and 42 rear....both links work for me, new computer time, bro?

Homeslice · 03-24-2010, 02:42 AM

I doubt it lists those pressures for all conditions. Sure you're not leaving out the fact that it's talking about when you're riding 2-up or something?

I would use a car's owner's manual for tire pressure recommedations, but not a bike manufacturers. All sportbikes weigh within 50 lbs of each other these days, so why would one bike recommend 36/42 and another 32/36? It wouldn't make sense. I would pay more attention to the tire company's recommendations. Each tire is different, for example I think Pilot Powers recommend higher pressures than most brands.

And besides, like I said, I already run 40 or so for commuting, but I would never do that for a spirited run. Go to any track day, and regardless of whether you are just using street tires, they will tell you to lower the pressure to get more grip.

Particle Man · 03-24-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

But you said "Hell, even my car tires are recommended to run at 44."

Yes I did. And the tires max out higher then that (hence the "recommended" part)

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03-24-2010, 02:42 AM	#49
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I doubt it lists those pressures for all conditions. Sure you're not leaving out the fact that it's talking about when you're riding 2-up or something? I would use a car's owner's manual for tire pressure recommedations, but not a bike manufacturers. All sportbikes weigh within 50 lbs of each other these days, so why would one bike recommend 36/42 and another 32/36? It wouldn't make sense. I would pay more attention to the tire company's recommendations. Each tire is different, for example I think Pilot Powers recommend higher pressures than most brands. And besides, like I said, I already run 40 or so for commuting, but I would never do that for a spirited run. Go to any track day, and regardless of whether you are just using street tires, they will tell you to lower the pressure to get more grip.