02-24-2025, 06:37 AM
Honda specs 36# front 42# rear. I always ride solo so I drop the rear pressure 2# to make the ride a little softer and I bump the front pressure 2# which I believe helps with handling/braking and preventing cupping on the front
However recommendations are just that. You can certainly play with tire pressures to see what suits you. Pick a favorite road and ride up it at the recommended pressure, Then, drop or add a couple of pounds on your next run. Then when you find pressures you like, always use the same gauge to measure them.
I have buddies that run 34-40 and others that run 42-42. Try some different pressures and see which one's you like.
and remember your pressures are only as accurate as your tire gauge. You may think you are running 36/40 but you maybe be running 34/38 if your gauge is off by 2# (which is quite common).
and being off by a couple of pounds is not earth shattering. Tire pressures are not cast in stone.
However recommendations are just that. You can certainly play with tire pressures to see what suits you. Pick a favorite road and ride up it at the recommended pressure, Then, drop or add a couple of pounds on your next run. Then when you find pressures you like, always use the same gauge to measure them.
I have buddies that run 34-40 and others that run 42-42. Try some different pressures and see which one's you like.
and remember your pressures are only as accurate as your tire gauge. You may think you are running 36/40 but you maybe be running 34/38 if your gauge is off by 2# (which is quite common).
and being off by a couple of pounds is not earth shattering. Tire pressures are not cast in stone.
