stupid psi question

[redswr]

what should i run? i got dunlops and ride mostly hard pack

[Van-go]

I run in the 20's....less pinched tubes and picking up nails. A little skittish but worth it.

[redswr]

20 front and back?

[old man dan]

I run 11 to 12 psi in hardpack. To much pressure makes it squirm and bounce off small ridges.

[barch88]

Don't the tires or manual say?

[redswr]

i didn't see anywhere on the tires and i don't have a manuel. is it usually about the same in each tire?

[YZBrad]

If its hardpacked, the higher the pressure they more squirrely it will get. I usually run 15 pounds in the front and 16 pounds in the rear in all terrain, and I have no problems with pinched tubes, or lost traction.

[SidewinderX]

It will vary between bikes, overall rider/bike weight, and speed - terrain. I usually run about 11-13 rear and 13-15 front.

In extreme mud (lower PSI) or rock terrain (higher PSI) then I will adjust as needed.

[TobyG]

I run 14 psi front and rear and that seems to be the right amount to avoid pinches and have good traction.

[crfmxer]

you need to have an even balance. too much on hardpack will make you bounce off everything while too little will have the tire bottom out to the rim resulting in a pinch flat or a dented rim.

[HawkGT]

Tire choice matters too. For example, Dunlop D606s have extremely stiff sidewalls and will tolerate low pressures very well.

[floyd128]

12 -14 psi. I reinflate at 12 back to 14. Anything below 12 and you risk flats.

[Idaho_Stas]

14 - 16 front and rear... depending on the stiffness of the sidewall. I try to avoid running 12 psi or below (flats)... or anything higher than 18.

[Johnyb]

what should i run? i got dunlops and ride mostly hard pack

I'm 6' and weigh 195lbs, I run 16-17 psi in front and back.

[rideblueforever]

11-12 psi with dunlop 756's. Who ever is running at 20psi is doing themselves no favors in terms of traction. 20psi? Holy.