07-10-2016, 12:38 AM
Check tire pressure before every ride. Every day if necessary. Or don't but be aware based on this thread that you are asking for trouble some day. A tire can pick up an invisible puncture, like a staple, that can't be seen and only detected by noting a pressure decrease on the gage. Sometimes the bead seal is not complete, and tires will leak slowly over time, or the valve core is not tight. You get out on the freeway, that tire will overheat and perhaps fail. Hit the high-speed turns, it's just something you don't need and five minutes of your time will help make sure you don't have these issues.
Toward the high range is better for street riding, can't really go wrong with the recommended 36F/42R if you weigh more than 180 pounds.
Just communicated with Dunlop regarding track pressures and was informed that they now make these recommendations based on a 180-pound rider, not 160 as it used to be. We are getting bigger and heavier, Dunlop figured it out. Used to be 32F/30R, now they're saying 32F/32R. I can't use those numbers, no traction or temperature in the tire, I run 29F/28R but use an infrared thermometer to make sure temps are where they should be.
It IS a science and tires are a very important system on your bike, in my opinion, the MOST important as they communicate directly with the road.
I don't wash my bikes often but I check tire pressure and inspect the tires visually before every ride, every time. Chain tension gets checked weekly.
Toward the high range is better for street riding, can't really go wrong with the recommended 36F/42R if you weigh more than 180 pounds.
Just communicated with Dunlop regarding track pressures and was informed that they now make these recommendations based on a 180-pound rider, not 160 as it used to be. We are getting bigger and heavier, Dunlop figured it out. Used to be 32F/30R, now they're saying 32F/32R. I can't use those numbers, no traction or temperature in the tire, I run 29F/28R but use an infrared thermometer to make sure temps are where they should be.
It IS a science and tires are a very important system on your bike, in my opinion, the MOST important as they communicate directly with the road.
I don't wash my bikes often but I check tire pressure and inspect the tires visually before every ride, every time. Chain tension gets checked weekly.