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Hi.
Got myself some nice SIP tubeless rims with Continental Twist sport tyres.
Just wondering what a recommended pressure would be, riding solo and two up.
It has 47psi marked on the tyre but that seemed a bit much.
Thanks in advance.
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I would think manufacturers suggested pressure would be the safest way to go.
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no no mate..this is the max cold tyre pressure.front 20-25 rear 25-30 depends how tough or soft yopu want it..every tyreywhere..
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Re: Conti Twist sport tyre pressures???
daz9tt wrote:
Hi.
Got myself some nice SIP tubeless rims with Continental Twist sport tyres.
Just wondering what a recommended pressure would be, riding solo and two up.
It has 47psi marked on the tyre but that seemed a bit much.
Thanks in advance.
I'm assuming you're running tubeless rims? I've been running 30 in the front and 34 in the rears of my S1s on tubeless rims. It would definitely depend on your set up and attitude towards riding. Both my scoots are definitely planted in the turns with excellent straight line stability, especially under hard braking. Be mindful when riding new tires as they can be a bit greasy until scrubbed in a bit.
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Thanks all for the input.

Think I'll go with 28 front & 32 rear. I'm not that heavy (about 82kg) and 95% of the time ride solo. See how that feels.

And I understand about the 'greasy' new tyres. Thats how a mate of mine came off early last year and broke 2 ribs. Ouch!!

Thanks all.
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I have found with modern tires 25 front 30 rear is purrr-fect.
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thats right!
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I have found with modern tires 25 front 30 rear is purrr-fect.
That's what I run!
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