Hey folks.....need advise.... can`t decide on S/C tire pressure....sidecar is light
140lbs with 100lbs of ballast, this is my normal driving condition....tire is a
155x80x13 C.T. anyone have a similar set up??
Mike .......
Your weight and tire size is similar to my rig. I have been using 22 PSI and tire wear is fairly even. This is what worked for me in determining tire pressure. Place your normal load in the rig and rolling the tire across some wet pavement onto dry pavement to see what kind of pattern the tire leaves. If there is a good thread pattern across the width of the tire left behind, then your good to go. If the pattern is most visible in the middle, then you have too much pressure, if only the shoulder of the thread pattern shows, then you need more air pressure.
Thanks Will, you won`t find that info: in the books? well not any I`ve read!!?
Mike....
I second the thanks for the info Will. Glad to be in the presence of so many intellient people willing to share their knowledge and expertise!
We also run 22 psi on our Texas Sidecars with good results.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
A good way to test is DRIVE BEHIND YOUR own rig! You see very fast if your presure doesn't fit!
