Street Bike Tire Pressure

Expect to use higher bike tire pressure if you weigh more.

Street bike tire pressure.

Road bike tires typically require 80 to 130 psi mountain bike tires 30 to 50 psi kids bikes 20 to 40 psi and hybrid bike tires 50 to 70 psi. Your weight is also a factor. Road tires typically require 80 to 130 psi pounds. If you re an average rider on an average bike riding on average terrain set your tire pressure to 12psi and forget about the rest of this article.

Proper tire pressure lets your bike roll quickly ride smoothly and avoid flats narrow tires need more air pressure than wide ones. Generally the tire pressure on a dirt bike should be between 6 and 18 psi with a traditional tire. Watch our video below to make pumping your tires a breeze. Tire pressure is crucial for safety in cars and bicycles are no different.

But if pressure s too low you risk pinch flats added rolling resistance and quicker wear on your tires. Rider weight normal riding position riding style and road atmospheric conditions all need to be considered too when calculating tyre pressure. Since your tire is your contact point to the road maintaining the proper pressure determines the handling and performance of the bicycle which in turn impacts your speed and your ability to control the bike. For instance on a road bike a 200 pound rider should add 20 more psi than a 165 pound rider.

We re here to help you find your tire pressure sweet spot.