Confessions from the Darkside - UPDATE

[Monk]

What is the advantage of running at 32-34? What is the disadvantage of running it at 41?

I agree with the 32-34 recommendation for this runflat. But having said that, I usually run it at 36 PSI because of where I ride.

The disadvantage that I see with running it at 41 is the waste of good rubber. The center of the tire will be gone into the wear bars while you still have good tread left on the edges.

[shooter]

You can't just generically put a number on tire pressure. Well , you can but it will be wrong. Tire pressure in this application should be based on how you ride , how much weight you are carrying , and as Monk said , where you ride. I run 40 lbs in my Alpin. I'm a big guy and my wife isn't petite. Most if the time I'm riding 2 up. With myself and my wife my passenger weight is close to 500 lbs. The right tire pressure for that isn't going to be the same as a 175 pound guy. I get even tire wear at that pressure and it feels great solo or two up.

[Monk]

You can't just generically put a number on tire pressure. Well , you can but it will be wrong. Tire pressure in this application should be based on how you ride , how much weight you are carrying , and as Monk said , where you ride. I run 40 lbs in my Alpin. I'm a big guy and my wife isn't petite. Most if the time I'm riding 2 up. With myself and my wife my passenger weight is close to 500 lbs. The right tire pressure for that isn't going to be the same as a 175 pound guy. I get even tire wear at that pressure and it feels great solo or two up.

Yes, so true!!

I have a friend that always ran his Alpin between 38-40. But he was a pretty good size fellow.

Your PSI sweet spot has to be determined through experimentation, based on your particular parameters.

[shooter]

Gonna be down your way Monk , June 9-12 in Branson. Looking forward to riding over the mountain from Harrison to Russellville. Got a family group coming with me. If I see a Red B I'll give you a big wave. Gonna take them across the bridge at Beaver into Eureka Springs and of course eat at the Cliff Inn on Hwy 7. I got a brochure from Harrison board of tourism with some preplanned routes and attractions. Might do some of that also. Happy Riding.

[Monk]

Gonna be down your way Monk , June 9-12 in Branson. Looking forward to riding over the mountain from Harrison to Russellville. Got a family group coming with me. If I see a Red B I'll give you a big wave. Gonna take them across the bridge at Beaver into Eureka Springs and of course eat at the Cliff Inn on Hwy 7. I got a brochure from Harrison board of tourism with some preplanned routes and attractions. Might do some of that also. Happy Riding.

Hope you have a great trip to Arkansas!!

I've seen those brochures from Harrison. While they have some good information, in my opinion, most of the routes could stand to be tweeked some. But, I like getting off the main routes and into the back roads.

Be advised, highway 7 has several spots with road construction. I prefer this route on highway 21 from Harrison to Russellville: https://goo.gl/maps/efANrWvar5o

It is a little further, but more rural with less traffic and better curves. And if you leave early from Harrison, you stand a real good chance of seeing the Elk in the Boxley valley.

If you need help with routes, etc. let me know.

[shooter]

Thanks for the info Monk. Might go your way early to see the elk and come back across 7 to eat at the Cliff Inn. Thanks again.