The tires I've been riding are Bontrager H4 Eco 26x1.5 which have a rated pressure range of 45-65 psi. I'm a Clyde at 230 lbs and ride mostly on pavement. The bike is a homebuilt hybrid. I find that I get the least rolling resistance and most comfortable feel of the road with a tire pressure of around 70-75 psi. With the increased load, I think I must be getting about the same contact patch as a lighter rider would get at 60-65 psi. The tire wear looks normal with a nice, wide contact band down the middle. Outside of possibly accelerated tire wear, is there any other problem running a tire at 10-15% over the rated pressure?
Exceeding max tire pressure
- Thread starter Myosmith
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230lbs is not over loading the tire at 65psi. I would not go over 70psi.
There is some risk for wheel damage due to the tires not giving
when you hit small bumps.
I have 26X1.5 Kenda slicks on an old ATB and 55psi is fine.
I am about 210lbs.
Air your tires to 65psi and ride through a puddle and see the
tire track and the try 70/75 and see if there is really any great
difference. You can just spray them with water if you want.
There is some risk for wheel damage due to the tires not giving
when you hit small bumps.
I have 26X1.5 Kenda slicks on an old ATB and 55psi is fine.
I am about 210lbs.
Air your tires to 65psi and ride through a puddle and see the
tire track and the try 70/75 and see if there is really any great
difference. You can just spray them with water if you want.
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