Tire pressure

[Gilbey]

Does everyone run the tire pressure as stated on tires or perhaps a couple # below to soften the ride a little?

[silverfox]

A little below recommended, except in rocks I go tighter

[mikeexplorer]

I run what the tire states, 5 psi, but I also have radial tires on my quad (Maxxis Bighorn)

Mike

 

[Frank Angerano]

I run a half pound less of what the rating is just for comfort. Takes a little bit of the rough ride out.  

I also use nitrogen in instead of air.  Nitrogen has no pressure change through the seasons cold or hot so my tire psi always stays the same.    

[JacobSlabach]

nice @Frank Angerano!  I just follow whats on the tire no questions asked lol

they can hold a lot of air though- not recommended, I picked up my sportsman from my friend and one day decided to check the pressure- supposed to be around 10 psi (these are kenda executioners) and he had pumped them the 40 psi in front and 50 rear- needles to say I immediately let the pressure out down to spec...

[Thomas Giles]

6 lbs

[Thomas Martin]

I run 2-3 pounds under what’s stated it gives me a bit more grip for my riding conditions

[fbiondip]

It depends on the combined overall weight (Pilot + machine) and the terrain you plan to ride into if you are planning on a tarmac ride I'd rather use close to 14-15 psi

but if you intend to ride on mud,sand or snow I'd go to the 5 psi side of the spectrum .Low pressures increase grip, High pressures increase tire duration. Nice rides!!

[Chris Stokes]

What tire gauge are you guys using? My stick pressure gauges that I tend to use for truck tires is not very accurate at the pressures needed for atv tires (5-8psi) I am just curious what others are using and have had good luck with.

Thanks 

[Ajmboy]

3 minutes ago, Chris Stokes said:

What tire gauge are you guys using? My stick pressure gauges that I tend to use for truck tires is not very accurate at the pressures needed for atv tires (5-8psi) I am just curious what others are using and have had good luck with.

Thanks 

I typically use a regular tire gauge like this:

[Ministry Deadwolf]

depends of the confort you want.

[quadnut20]

I have a low pressore gage I run about 4 lbs 

[Jlomabel]

Definitely need a low pressure gauge. Agreed slightly lower than sticker

 

[quadnut20]

I get better traction with lower pressure but im  riding a sport quad !

[06kfx440]

I run 5 pounds soft for the 4wd.
For the sports quad. It varies. Depending on what I’m riding in/on.


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[dippa]

On 1/30/2020 at 3:11 AM, quadnut20 said:

I have a low pressore gage I run about 4 lbs 

I'm also using same gauge and it seems to pretty accurate 👍

[MaxPax]

about 0,5 bar

[Terry Stormer]

I run tire pressure recommended. I have 1 tire that has a slow leak. I always run that one higher. Need to figure out how to seal it. 

[MaxPax]

spray it over with soapy water or water/dish-soap mix, after 30min you might see where the leak is and then you can fix it with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/BETOOLL-Repair-Motorcycle-Tractor-Puncture/dp/B07MR5FX8M

However, if it leaks between the tire and the rim, or around the stem, that would not work, best then would be to put a tube in it.

[Terry Stormer]

Thanks

[ITWarrior]

I run either 2.5 psi or 4 psi, depending on the time of year (2.5 over winter). The extra grip is immediately noticeable.