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What pressure should a tire have?
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I am a new bike rider.
Over three months, my wheels are a little bit flat. However I am not too sure as to what pressure I should pump them back up to. Currently they show 25 PSI (172 kPa). It is a hybrid bike I use to ride to work.
Is there any way I can check what the pressure should be? And what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
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I am a new bike rider.
Over three months, my wheels are a little bit flat. However I am not too sure as to what pressure I should pump them back up to. Currently they show 25 PSI (172 kPa). It is a hybrid bike I use to ride to work.
Is there any way I can check what the pressure should be? And what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
tire hybrid-bike tire-pressure new-rider
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
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asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
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what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
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up vote
2
down vote
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I am a new bike rider.
Over three months, my wheels are a little bit flat. However I am not too sure as to what pressure I should pump them back up to. Currently they show 25 PSI (172 kPa). It is a hybrid bike I use to ride to work.
Is there any way I can check what the pressure should be? And what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
tire hybrid-bike tire-pressure new-rider
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
1135
I am a new bike rider.
Over three months, my wheels are a little bit flat. However I am not too sure as to what pressure I should pump them back up to. Currently they show 25 PSI (172 kPa). It is a hybrid bike I use to ride to work.
Is there any way I can check what the pressure should be? And what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
tire hybrid-bike tire-pressure new-rider
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
1135
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
edited 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
38.7k562126
asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
1135
asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
1135
asked 11 hours ago
Quillion
1135
1135
what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago
what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
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Each type and size of tire has a different pressure range. The range is written or embossed right on the side of the tire.
The actual pressure you choose is dependent on what you are using the bike for, the road surface you ride on and your general preference. A safe choice the middle of the specified pressure range.
Lower pressure will give a bit more comfort, higher slightly less rolling resistance. Beware that too low pressure can make the inner tube susceptible to punctures caused by hitting a bump hard (known as 'pinch flats').
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
The maximum pressure will be written on the side-wall of the tyre, though it can be rather hard to find as it's just embossed. For a hybrid, I'd probably just pump the tyre up to the point where there's very little give if you squeeze the sidewalls between your thumb and index finger, and not worry about PSI. If you're heavy, though, you'll need higher pressures.
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
The lowest acceptable pressure for a tyre on a wheel on a bicycle varies, but will be
- high enough to not pinch flat on a rock or pothole by letting the rim squid through/around the rubber and hit the ground
- high enough to not squirm when cornering fast
- high enough to avoid coming off the rim
- high enough to stop the tyre sliding around the rim and tearing off the valve
For a 4" fat tyre that might be 5 PSI. For a 2" MTB tyre that might be 20 PSI if tubeless or 35 PSI if tubed. For a road tyre of 28mm that could be 80 PSI, or a 23mm tyre might need 100 PSI to be safe.
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Each type and size of tire has a different pressure range. The range is written or embossed right on the side of the tire.
The actual pressure you choose is dependent on what you are using the bike for, the road surface you ride on and your general preference. A safe choice the middle of the specified pressure range.
Lower pressure will give a bit more comfort, higher slightly less rolling resistance. Beware that too low pressure can make the inner tube susceptible to punctures caused by hitting a bump hard (known as 'pinch flats').
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Each type and size of tire has a different pressure range. The range is written or embossed right on the side of the tire.
The actual pressure you choose is dependent on what you are using the bike for, the road surface you ride on and your general preference. A safe choice the middle of the specified pressure range.
Lower pressure will give a bit more comfort, higher slightly less rolling resistance. Beware that too low pressure can make the inner tube susceptible to punctures caused by hitting a bump hard (known as 'pinch flats').
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
Each type and size of tire has a different pressure range. The range is written or embossed right on the side of the tire.
The actual pressure you choose is dependent on what you are using the bike for, the road surface you ride on and your general preference. A safe choice the middle of the specified pressure range.
Lower pressure will give a bit more comfort, higher slightly less rolling resistance. Beware that too low pressure can make the inner tube susceptible to punctures caused by hitting a bump hard (known as 'pinch flats').
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
Each type and size of tire has a different pressure range. The range is written or embossed right on the side of the tire.
The actual pressure you choose is dependent on what you are using the bike for, the road surface you ride on and your general preference. A safe choice the middle of the specified pressure range.
Lower pressure will give a bit more comfort, higher slightly less rolling resistance. Beware that too low pressure can make the inner tube susceptible to punctures caused by hitting a bump hard (known as 'pinch flats').
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
answered 11 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
20.6k12253
20.6k12253
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
add a comment |Â
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
How is the text formed? Where would it be located? I see writing that says 700c on the side of tire, but other than that I do not see any other writing. I do not own a car either, so I have no idea where any tire writings are
– Quillion
11 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
It should be formed in the same way as the "700c". Maybe in smaller print, maybe on the other side, but even cheap/unusual tyres have the pressure marked on the outside
– Chris H
10 hours ago
1
1
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
On the sidewall of the tire, often in raised lettering. They can oftentimes be hard to see. A small flashlight or smartphone light can help you find them. If you can find a manufacturer and model designation you can look up the recommended pressure on the manufacturer's website.
– Argenti Apparatus
10 hours ago
1
1
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
Yeah, I've never seen a modern tire that did not have the pressure range embossed on the side of it, somewhere. As Argenti says, it can often be hard to find/read, and I keep a small flashlight in my kit specifically for this purpose.
– Daniel R Hicks
10 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
The maximum pressure will be written on the side-wall of the tyre, though it can be rather hard to find as it's just embossed. For a hybrid, I'd probably just pump the tyre up to the point where there's very little give if you squeeze the sidewalls between your thumb and index finger, and not worry about PSI. If you're heavy, though, you'll need higher pressures.
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
The maximum pressure will be written on the side-wall of the tyre, though it can be rather hard to find as it's just embossed. For a hybrid, I'd probably just pump the tyre up to the point where there's very little give if you squeeze the sidewalls between your thumb and index finger, and not worry about PSI. If you're heavy, though, you'll need higher pressures.
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
The maximum pressure will be written on the side-wall of the tyre, though it can be rather hard to find as it's just embossed. For a hybrid, I'd probably just pump the tyre up to the point where there's very little give if you squeeze the sidewalls between your thumb and index finger, and not worry about PSI. If you're heavy, though, you'll need higher pressures.
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
The maximum pressure will be written on the side-wall of the tyre, though it can be rather hard to find as it's just embossed. For a hybrid, I'd probably just pump the tyre up to the point where there's very little give if you squeeze the sidewalls between your thumb and index finger, and not worry about PSI. If you're heavy, though, you'll need higher pressures.
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
answered 8 hours ago
David Richerby
6,65612341
6,65612341
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
2
2
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
The "squeeze test" almost always results in an under-inflated tire.
– Daniel R Hicks
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
The lowest acceptable pressure for a tyre on a wheel on a bicycle varies, but will be
- high enough to not pinch flat on a rock or pothole by letting the rim squid through/around the rubber and hit the ground
- high enough to not squirm when cornering fast
- high enough to avoid coming off the rim
- high enough to stop the tyre sliding around the rim and tearing off the valve
For a 4" fat tyre that might be 5 PSI. For a 2" MTB tyre that might be 20 PSI if tubeless or 35 PSI if tubed. For a road tyre of 28mm that could be 80 PSI, or a 23mm tyre might need 100 PSI to be safe.
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
The lowest acceptable pressure for a tyre on a wheel on a bicycle varies, but will be
- high enough to not pinch flat on a rock or pothole by letting the rim squid through/around the rubber and hit the ground
- high enough to not squirm when cornering fast
- high enough to avoid coming off the rim
- high enough to stop the tyre sliding around the rim and tearing off the valve
For a 4" fat tyre that might be 5 PSI. For a 2" MTB tyre that might be 20 PSI if tubeless or 35 PSI if tubed. For a road tyre of 28mm that could be 80 PSI, or a 23mm tyre might need 100 PSI to be safe.
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
The lowest acceptable pressure for a tyre on a wheel on a bicycle varies, but will be
- high enough to not pinch flat on a rock or pothole by letting the rim squid through/around the rubber and hit the ground
- high enough to not squirm when cornering fast
- high enough to avoid coming off the rim
- high enough to stop the tyre sliding around the rim and tearing off the valve
For a 4" fat tyre that might be 5 PSI. For a 2" MTB tyre that might be 20 PSI if tubeless or 35 PSI if tubed. For a road tyre of 28mm that could be 80 PSI, or a 23mm tyre might need 100 PSI to be safe.
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
what is the lowest acceptable pressure that is ok for tires?
The lowest acceptable pressure for a tyre on a wheel on a bicycle varies, but will be
- high enough to not pinch flat on a rock or pothole by letting the rim squid through/around the rubber and hit the ground
- high enough to not squirm when cornering fast
- high enough to avoid coming off the rim
- high enough to stop the tyre sliding around the rim and tearing off the valve
For a 4" fat tyre that might be 5 PSI. For a 2" MTB tyre that might be 20 PSI if tubeless or 35 PSI if tubed. For a road tyre of 28mm that could be 80 PSI, or a 23mm tyre might need 100 PSI to be safe.
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
38.7k562126
answered 1 hour ago
Criggie
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answered 1 hour ago
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what is written on your tires walls ? usually manufacturers write down a suggested pressure on the tires;
– Max
7 hours ago
What size are your tyres? Are you light, medium or heavy? Do you ride road or offroad or both?
– Criggie
1 hour ago