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    ex500 tire pressures

    what am i supposed to run for tire pressures? i dont even know what tires they are. they are 16s btw

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Depends on the tire manufacturer.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    bah guess i have to go out and look. man im feeling lazy today.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Haha, usually around 30ish, or a little higher seemingly.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    man your quick on the trigger today. thanks for the info. btw, the beast runs now!

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Im horribly bored. And sweet, hopefully mine will do the same haha

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Which 16's are they? Some are bias ply, some are radial. That could make a big difference.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    well neither tire says bias ply on it, but both recommend 42 psi cold. so does the 30ish psi change? oh and they are both metzlers

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Quote Originally Posted by catch2otwo View Post
    well neither tire says bias ply on it, but both recommend 42 psi cold. so does the 30ish psi change? oh and they are both metzlers
    You sure thats not 42PSI Max?

    its not the same thing

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Quote Originally Posted by BLACK SQUIRREL View Post
    You sure thats not 42PSI Max?

    its not the same thing
    it says " max load 550lbs at 42psi COLD"

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Quote Originally Posted by catch2otwo View Post
    it says " max load 550lbs at 42psi COLD"
    On the tire?
    Or on the Headtube of the bike

    Cause 27 cold is closer for Pirelli's at least

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Quote Originally Posted by BLACK SQUIRREL View Post
    On the tire?
    Or on the Headtube of the bike

    Cause 27 cold is closer for Pirelli's at least
    says it right on the sidewall of the tire

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    that's max pressure.

    the 16" Metzlers are the Lasertechs & they're bias ply.

    If you're not already a member, check in with the NEAR_EX500 guys at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEAR_EX500/

    That's the only resource I can think of off the top of my head that has knowledgeable racers with actual race experience on those tires. They can also help you piece together a 17" conversion kit if you so desire.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    that's max pressure.

    the 16" Metzlers are the Lasertechs & they're bias ply.

    If you're not already a member, check in with the NEAR_EX500 guys at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEAR_EX500/

    That's the only resource I can think of off the top of my head that has knowledgeable racers with actual race experience on those tires. They can also help you piece together a 17" conversion kit if you so desire.
    thanks pete, the front tire is a laser, the rear doesnt look to be. i poke around on the near list, but ill probably just lurk. i doubt ill do the 17in conversion now, moneys kind of tight and i have another set of wheels with good tires still.

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    Re: ex500 tire pressures

    wow, wow, wow. since when the hell did EX's get tires?

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