Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: Angus on May 08, 2023, 17:16:16
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I just put new metzler tournance next Tyres on the bike. Very happy with the performance but I want to check the tyre pressure is correct. When I go to their website it says to check the owner motorcycle manual for the tyre pressure. The stock Tyres are different type but will the tyre pressure be the same?
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Yes, tyre pressure is the same as it states in the manual. :thumb:
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Yes , tyre pressures should be the same .. :thumb:
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Same answer here, as manual,but only as a start point.Tyres are part of the suspension, trying a couple of psi either way is not a problem just change one thing at a time and keep notes ,don't go silly and you will find your own tyre/ psi preference.Std may well be your preference,but trying costs nothing
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A too low tyre pressure will heat up the tyre a lot quicker and maybe give a slightly better grip. The down side is that the tyre will wear a lot quicker. The trick is to find a happy balance of tyre pressure with good mileage / tyre life and retain good road grip. Riding style also plays a role in what type of tyre pressure to use.
As stated above, the manual gives a suggested starting pressure, however the pressures will vary depending on tyre brand / construction vs the rider plus total bike weight (with and without luggage / passanger) and road surface. As a solo rider, the tyre pressure on my K6 Wee is pumped to 36 F and 40 R with Michelin Anakee 3. The K5 Wee has Shinko 705s pumped to 33 F and 38 R.
How much front mudguard / mudguard clearance is there with the metzler tournance fitted?
Another can of worms is the question, does one air down when green-lanning / off road... what about rim damage on aired down tyres.
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A too low tyre pressure will heat up the tyre a lot quicker and maybe give a slightly better grip. The down side is that the tyre will wear a lot quicker. The trick is to find a happy balance of tyre pressure with good mileage / tyre life and retain good road grip. Riding style also plays a role in what type of tyre pressure to use.
As stated above, the manual gives a suggested starting pressure, however the pressures will vary depending on tyre brand / construction vs the rider plus total bike weight (with and without luggage / passanger) and road surface. As a solo rider, the tyre pressure on my K6 Wee is pumped to 36 F and 40 R with Michelin Anakee 3. The K5 Wee has Shinko 705s pumped to 33 F and 38 R.
How much front mudguard / mudguard clearance is there with the metzler tournance fitted?
Another can of worms is the question, does one air down when green-lanning / off road... what about rim damage on aired down tyres.
18mm at front mudguard clearance. Pumped them up yesterday to 36 F 38 R ...Huge handling difference in a good way.
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Result!