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What's the correct tire pressure on a Metzler front tire? The owners manual says 30, but the Metzler isn't the stock tire of course. I "unwinterized" my bike after work last night, including checking tire pressures. The stock rear Metzler was 27, which was as expected; I pumped it up to 31. But the replacement Metzler on the front was 37.5. What's right up front?
Thanks for your help.
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The thing is Jeff, you'll get people chiming in with different figures from each other. I figure there is no particular 'right' pressure. Try going by what's stamped on the tire and see how you like it (handling, comfort). Personally I try not to over inflate so as not to wear out the centre of the tire prematurely. Generally I run at about 32 lbs up front.
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Check the tire mfg web site. There will be a suggestion on there. Then you'll need to factor in your weight. I ran the average 31/34 or however it came stock. After cupping a couple tires I ran a much higher pressure based on the dealer recommendation only to have it feel unstable. I now run about 35 rear and 31 up front.... Much closer to what I used to. Also keep in mind I'm a bit husky 
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Also keep in mind I'm a bit husky
Geeze, and I woulda put you in the 'robust' category! 
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Also keep in mind I'm a bit husky
Geeze, and I woulda put you in the 'robust' category!
Maybe more like well rounded...  
Like I should talk!!!
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The thing is Jeff, you'll get people chiming in with different figures from each other. I figure there is no particular 'right' pressure...
That's it Jeff!
Don't run them flat, don't exceed the manufacturer (tire OR bike) rating.
Everything between is personal.
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...keep in mind I'm a bit husky
That's cool, I'm Cayuga myself. 
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J. Prine
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38 psi front.. Tech vault
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I use 34 psi in both. Solo riding, I'm 195 lbs.
Al
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I have Metzlers ME880s front and rear, run 38 psi in both.
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Just for the fun of it:
2005 Speedmaster owner's handbook, copyright 2004, part number 3853306, issue 1 - page 97
Front - Metzler ME33T:
30 lb solo
31 lb laden
Rear - Metzler ME880
Solo 31 lb
Laden 36 lb
This manual shows the America at the same pressures
I usually run 36 & 36
What's stamped on the tire is usually the maximum pressure allowed, and not necessarily the manufacturer's recommended pressure.
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That said, even thought the manual says one thing, there is a school of thought around here that a little higher is a lot better. I can't remember why, but those who posted the higher numbers seem to know a lot more about it than me, so I trust what they posted.
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Yeah, well, here's one that runs 28 front & 30 rear. But I push mine REAL hard into the turns. (Mine also weighs less than everyone else)  
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J. Prine
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Experiment, try different pressures, ride what feels best.
There's a lot of factors at work here.
Uncle Charlie
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