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Max pressure ratings and real life application

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gsgeezer said:
It is amazing how much tyre pressure can increase, when warm. I just bought an old drag bike and, since I had the front fender off, I noticed that the tyre had expanded to the point that it had rubbed on the bottom of the fender.
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Drag tires are designed to increase in diameter at high speeds. It is a form of automatic transmission going into overdrive. The tires on that drag bike probably don't meet DOT standards for street use.

Regular street tire expand only a very tiny amount.

JustRide said:
Contact the tire manufactor to get the correct pressurs for your type of riding. Having considerable track experience each mf will be different, and by a considerable amount. Some tires add more psi when warm than others. And 1 pound can make a difference.
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The tire manufacturer can't know the optimum pressure for each combination of motorcycle, roads, loads and speeds. Stick with the 10% rule.
 
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