I put a new rear tire on my CBR600 F2. Instead of the standard 160 tire, I got a 170. Should I stillapply the same tire pressure as the manual says? 36F/42R?

 

whatever pressure it says on the side of the tire use.

 

use whats on the tire and why would you put a bigger tire on? Your handling is gonna be adversly effected.

 

I'm a tire expert. Usually the Tire Pressure on the sidewall of the tire is the maximum pressure you're allowed to put. I would recommend putting 5psi lower than the tire pressure on the sidewall. If you notice cars, they have a maximum of 45psi. Our policy recommends 32 psi as when you're tire heats up the psi in the tire increases. On colder weather situations, 35 psi should be put into affect.

You have my advice. You're choice.

-Jasper

 

ya the sidewall pressure is the max like jahnaboi said, just put in what is recommended in your manual, I know a lot of guys on here drop it a few psi when they are carving up the twisties too

 

Because it looks a lot better... Handling hasn't been effected at all. I suppose it would if I took the bike to a racetrack but I only ride my bike on the streets.

jahnaboi - I just checked the tire. It says max load 42 psi when cold. I guess that's the same as the standard 160 tire. How come the manual says 42 psi on the rear tire when that's the recommended max load? Should I go for 37 psi anyway?

 

Step 1: take off rear tire

Step 2: put back on stock tire

Step 3: enjoy F2 the way it was designed