The correct tire pressure for my 150cc scooter is 33psi for both front and back wheels. You can read correct setting on the metal plate on the inside of the under-the-seat storage bucket. This is fact quite fortunate, because bikes of all sorts tent to use much higher tire pressure because of the smaller contact spot between the wheel and the ground. Good enough, this means you can use your normal car tire gauge to check the pressure.
I found that my wheels were almost completely deflated this week. This could in fact have happened slowly during the winter. Even deflated, the tires keep their shape and the rim does not press against the rubber. You could tell the pressure was low by pressing the center of the rubber with a thumb, as it yields a little. This could take some strength however :)
After pumping up the tires, I took the scoot for a ride. It did in fact handle different - it is much easier to break the corners as it almost yearns for a tilt.
I found that my wheels were almost completely deflated this week. This could in fact have happened slowly during the winter. Even deflated, the tires keep their shape and the rim does not press against the rubber. You could tell the pressure was low by pressing the center of the rubber with a thumb, as it yields a little. This could take some strength however :)
After pumping up the tires, I took the scoot for a ride. It did in fact handle different - it is much easier to break the corners as it almost yearns for a tilt.
2 comments:
Should tires be inflated to "PSI When Cold" as listed on the actual tire?
Yes unless that's a maximum rated pressure for that tire. What does yours say?
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