Tire Air Pressure: It's More Than PSI

What's the Best Air Pressure to Use for the Terrain?

Published in the May 2018 Issue July 2018 Feature Adam Lukoic

DESERT RIDING

 

 Riding in the desert or any wide open area just begs for higher speeds. And the desert is full of hidden “road hazards” that can be challenging to navigate at high speed. In situations like this running a higher air pressure (at or near max PSI) can make an enormous performance improvement.

For one, your tires will be aired to a point that will help give you their greatest strength potential and help with sidewall puncture resistance. And you’ll more than likely experience better high speed handling. Overall, you’ll notice an increased stability feeling due to less sidewall flex. And again, keep in mind that every tire will perform different from another due to different manufacturing processes and carcass designs. Adjust air pressure accordingly.

 

ROCK CRAWLING

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