Low tire pressure gives you better traction,especially in sand.
Low tire pressure gives you better traction,especially in sand.
The correct air pressure for your 2003 Road King standard tire is 18 pounds. The tire air pressure is dependent upon the type of tire.
The air in the tire is becoming heated due to the tires friction on the road surface. Heated air increases the pressure in the tire
When a tire runs on the road friction makes it hot, then air pressure increases.
Low pressure makes a tire grip the road more, which makes it harder to roll.
The tire pressure directly affects the surface area of the tire making contact with the road... an underinflated tire has a wider aspect ratio against the road. This reduces ground pressure, which means that the weight of the vehicle is distributed over a wider area of the surface being driven on than a properly inflated tire. While this is desirable for something like mud bogging, what it means on a regular roadway - especially in inclement weather - is reduced traction, skid control, and handling.
Typically the air pressure for a road king or touring bike is 40 PSI look on the tire itself and it will give a recommended tie pressure. Ride Safe
6psi on/off road
When a tire is properly inflated it will be level to the ground. Over inflated and the middle of the tire has the most pressure on the ground. Under inflated and the sides of the tire have the most pressure on the ground.
NoThis can:Ruin the tireThe low tire pressure can damage the tire and cause it to loose its balance and shake going down the road.
Depends on the type of bike. A skinny tire road bicycle will have several times higher pressure than a car tire, while a wide tire Mountainbike can have anything between the double to 1/3 of the pressure of a car tire.
36lb for the front tire and 40lb for the back.
Depends on the type of bike. A skinny tire road bicycle will have several times higher pressure than a tractor tire, while a wide tire Mountainbike can have anything between the double to 1/3 of the pressure of a tra tire.