Rear Tire Pressure

[sonny8l3]

As a fella new to trikes, I seem to have a shoebox full of questions. I have a '71 VW motor (1600cc) and no body work. Any suggestions on rear tire pressure will be greatly appreciated. I wish there were some Vw trike folks living out my way. A question and answer ride would be nice.
Thanks for your time.

 

[vw driver]

I have over-sized tires on the back so the VW recommended pressure goes out the window. Recommended 35 psi stamped on the tires themselves made it ride too hard. I experimented with different pressures until I found one that gave a smooth ride and didn't cause over or under inflation wear on the tires, 24-26 psi works good on mine.ThumbUp

 

[Doug D.]

I'm not running VW tires either, mine has 195/70R-14's on Keystone wheels. 27-28 pounds works pretty well with my set up. Rides good, handles well.

Hope this helps...


PEACE! orag:

 

[cavie]

most non-vw riders also run 24-26 rear tires. 40 (some say 41 ,a little to techy for me) on the front.

 

[sonny8l3]

Thanks folks. I'm gonna try the mid to upper 20's. That 32 let setting rides like a buckboard. It's kinda rough on a worn out body.
Thanks for your time.