Auto Tires On Rear of T.G.

[bikerbillone]

Wish I was comfortable with that on my Road Smith. If I'm feeling real brave sometime, I might run them down to 20 psi for 20 or so miles, see if they heat up.

 

[HarleyPap57]

Saw a lot of responses on this subject stating they're running the air pressure down around 20psi. I still have the stock Dunlop's on my '14' TG. I checked mine last night and they are still at 26psi. I decided to drop mine down the 22psi to see if that made a difference and boy was I surprised. This morning riding to work was WAY BETTER than before!!! Tonight when I get home I'm going to drop down to 20psi to see what if any difference that makes. ThumbUp

 

[dolamiti]

Saw a lot of responses on this subject stating they're running the air pressure down around 20psi. I still have the stock Dunlop's on my '14' TG. I checked mine last night and they are still at 26psi. I decided to drop mine down the 22psi to see if that made a difference and boy was I surprised. This morning riding to work was WAY BETTER than before!!! Tonight when I get home I'm going to drop down to 20psi to see what if any difference that makes. ThumbUp

That sounds Great! Remember back in 1999 the Tire and Rim Association said, "your tire at 20psi can support over 1150lbs safely. Our Trikes weigh in at 1180 and change so both tires are safe for 2300lbs at 20psi......you will really noticed the ride difference.....
Diesel

 

[JWJ3RD]

I have Michelin tires front and rear don't have many miles on them yet but they handle the road very well. very good in the rain and softer ride.

are you running the Michelin Commander II on the front? which Michelin are you running on the rear? I have a '12 triglide shrine, and am considering the change you made; please advise!

 

[tbear]

Hmmm... That is a good point...That's how mine were worn. I kept the air pressure at 26 to 28. Had plenty of tread on the outside edges, but not in the middle...as many curves and twisties that we have to ride thru here in Ideeho, with chip sealed roads that resemble grinding wheels from hell,, you would think it would be the other way around. I am running my new tires right at 28 lbs.

seriously think about trying 24lbs in your rear tires and see that you will get a better ride and a more even wear of tire. a lot of guys here in Mich. have done that and are very happy with the results. just our 2 cents worth:Coffee: