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Old 10-17-2012, 10:22 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by taco View Post
I was told I was running to much air. 40psi. When it recommends 35-36 psi (rear) that is y my dunlops wore so fast. I still say it was a soft tire.
About 10% of my riding maybe less is 2 up.
High air pressure will be much less likely to cause rapid wear than pressure set too low... same goes for the grip of the tire, too liitle air compromises traction more than too much.
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