What PSI should I set my tires?
32 psi to 35 psi
Most passenger cars will recommend 32 psi to 35 psi in the tires when they’re cold. The reason you check tire pressure when they’re cold is that as tires roll along the road, friction between them and the road generates heat, increasing both the temperature and the air pressure.
What PSI should slicks be at?
4-12 PSI
“With flexible sidewall drag slicks, the normal pressure range is 4-12 PSI. Check with your tire supplier and talk to some successful racers in your class to find a good starting point.” “Drag slick inflation pressure must be exactly the same in both tires on every run. Remember that all tires leak slightly.
What should my motorcycle tire PSI be?
28 to 40 psi
Typically, street motorcycle tires are in the 28 to 40 psi range. A label like this may be on the bike that tells you what tire pressures to use for different load conditions.
What PSI should Supermoto tires be at?
You really have to play around. For warm temps above 60f i would run 25psi on DOT supermoto tires. If it was cold out I would run higher pressures like 27psi. I would start at 25psi front and rear and see how it feels.
Is 40 PSI tire pressure too high?
Specifically, the level of 40 psi can be suitable for passenger cars or sports cars. But this is too high for small cars with a recommendation below 35 psi, while 40 psi is too low for large trucks. The recommended level for the tires of famous sports cars and passenger cars is between 32 -40 psi.
What PSI is best for drag racing?
ET Drag and ET Street
| Vehicle Weight | Tire Size | Air Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2,500 lbs. | Over 32″ dia. | 5 psi and up |
| 2,500 – 3,000 lbs. | Under 30″ dia. | 10 psi and up |
| 2,500 – 3,000 lbs. | 30″ – 33″ dia. | 8 psi and up |
| 2,500 – 3,000 lbs. | Over 33″ dia. | 5.5 psi and up |
What air pressure do you run in drag radials?
ET DRAG PRO DRAG RADIAL AND PRO BRACKET RADIAL
| VEHICLE WEIGHT | TIRE SIZE | AIR PRESSURE |
|---|---|---|
| 2,500 TO 3,000 LBS | UNDER 30″ DIA | 16 P.S.I. AND UP |
| 2,500 TO 3,000 LBS | OVER 30″ DIA | 8 P.S.I. AND UP |
| OVER 3,000 LBS | UNDER 30″ DIA | 16 P.S.I. AND UP |
| OVER 3,000 LBS | OVER 30″ DIA | 12 P.S.I. AND UP |
How much psi do I need for drz400sm?
20-22 psi for racing and 25 psi on the street.
Why do mechanics over inflate tires?
So why do dealerships and shops over-inflate your tires then? Dealerships don’t intentionally over-inflate your tires, in fact they likely inflate them exactly where they should be. However due to the differences in heat, the air in the tires will expand once the tires move from the cool shop to the warm road.