Tyre Pressures

[Swampy]

Have ordered Metzeler Karoo 3s for my 1200 GS. Due in 3 x weeks.

What are your recommended tyre pressures front and rear mainly 1 up , 1 up with luggage.....................................and 2 up if that's ever likely to happen please?

Cheers Swampy

[Bozo]

Swampy

I would say 2.3 bar front and 2.55 bar rear.

Any higher at your loading and you risk premature wear to the large centre knob that is a feature of the Karoo 3.

I know you are saying what is that in psi.

1 bar = 14.5037738 pounds per square inch

So front 33.36psi and rear 37.00 psi

[Swampy]

Thanks Chris, And you were right I needed to know PSI as don't understand new fangled rubbish

Cheers Swampy

[jono]

Swampy I have to ask....
Given you are a self confessed black top only rider, why would you be ordering Karoo 3 tyres for your GS?.
Are your planning to join Nev on the ride to almost DQB?

I would have thought Tourances were more your style
They would be smoother, quieter and longer lasting.

[bully1]

Why are you putting Karoos on the road bike ?



Just saw that Jono beat me to it.

[Swampy]

You guys obviously haven't been on the roads around Armadale eh?

Swampy

[bully1]

Just for you Swampy ,when get your new hoops, I'll take you out for a gentle dirt ride.

Just a spin up Dale,Ashendon and Mt Dale rds .

[Digger]

.... a gentle dirt ride.
.

Come with us as far as Mullewa on Sat 17th August and get yourself a room there (or follow us to the first night campsite (whereever that is)). Then return to Perth solo on any roads you like. All the unsealed roads we will take to Mullewa are all good, well maintained roads.

[bully1]

Could always follow me and Sproket to the border

[Swampy]

.... a gentle dirt ride.
.

Come with us as far as Mullewa on Sat 17th August and get yourself a room there (or follow us to the first night campsite (whereever that is)). Then return to Perth solo on any roads you like. All the unsealed roads we will take to Mullewa are all good, well maintained roads.

I may just take you up on that offer Steve

Cheers Swampy

[Swampy]

Could always follow me and Sproket to the border

Two's company and Three's a crowd or so they say Bully, So you and Sprocket Man will make a nice couple on the Border Run this year, Don't forget the " Honey Moon" photo's guys

Swampy

PS. Don't stand too close to the fire at Balladonia this year Bully

[bill9117]

Swampy you really haven't answered Jono's question, these tyres are for dirt riders and Touraces would be the sensible tyre for your non dirt riding attitude to GS expeditions. Touraces would give you longer tyre wear and definitely a smoother ride. Doris has complained continually about the rougher ride since I put Heidenu tyres on my bike. You can ride with 2.2 and 2.8 pressures in your tyres which amounts to less fuel used with the Touraces. If you change your mind about fitting them I may take them off you (at a discounted second hand price of course )

[bwanainoz]

Swampy

I would say 2.3 bar front and 2.55 bar rear.

Any higher at your loading and you risk premature wear to the large centre knob that is a feature of the Karoo 3.

I know you are saying what is that in psi.

1 bar = 14.5037738 pounds per square inch

So front 33.36psi and rear 37.00 psi

An easy way to calculate which will give you a 'close enough conversion' is: 2.3 Bar = 230kpa. Divide by 7 = close enough 33psi.

[Swampy]

Thanks Noel

Swampy

[Swampy]

Swampy you really haven't answered Jono's question, these tyres are for dirt riders and Touraces would be the sensible tyre for your non dirt riding attitude to GS expeditions. Touraces would give you longer tyre wear and definitely a smoother ride. Doris has complained continually about the rougher ride since I put Heidenu tyres on my bike. You can ride with 2.2 and 2.8 pressures in your tyres which amounts to less fuel used with the Touraces. If you change your mind about fitting them I may take them off you (at a discounted second hand price of course )

But Bill, Mary does not pillion mate!!