[Dave Groves]

Can someone tell me the correct tyre pressures for road use?

METZELER SPORTEC M3 Front 120/70 ZR 17
Rear 190/50 ZR 17

Thanks

 

[56cbr600rr]

recomended is probably 36 front 42 rear. I'd lower it somewhat. Maybe 32-33 front 35-36 rear. MAybe lower if riding very aggressive or track.

 

[Dave Groves]

Thanks very much

 

[6RracerMP]

Sorry but you got it backwards a little bit. Yes 40psi is a little excessive, you don't need that kind of pressure unless you're doing long freeway rides and want to conserve the tire. But, you should always have less pressure in the rear than in the front, not the other way around.

 

[irokdastar383]

guys are you lost . the tire pressure is printed on the tire. make sure that you add air when tires are cold.

 

[hokie636]

So how you like the M3's? That's all I'm using from now on. Excellent tires! Once people start trying them out, I think they're gonna be the standard over the PP's. As for your psi question, I'm on the 636 running 32/32. On the 10, being heavier I'm not sure the proper psi for you, but I'd guess 36/36 should be good depending on where and how you ride. Freeway - more pressure. Agressive twists - less for better grip.

 

[ZeRo_C0oL]

Originally posted by hokie636
So how you like the M3's? That's all I'm using from now on. Excellent tires! Once people start trying them out, I think they're gonna be the standard over the PP's. As for your psi question, I'm on the 636 running 32/32. On the 10, being heavier I'm not sure the proper psi for you, but I'd guess 36/36 should be good depending on where and how you ride. Freeway - more pressure. Agressive twists - less for better grip.

I'm still debating on whether or not to get a set of PP's so we can do some comparison riding, or to just go with the M3's since you like them so much. It's hard to say which is a better tire without actually experiencing them both.