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Old 16-Aug-2006, 23:49
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Originally Posted by twpd
Whatever tyre you run - you should run higher pressures in the wet for two reasons:


1. To keep the tread apart/open so it can do its job of removing water.
2. The tyre is running cooler in the wet and is therefore at a lower pressure anyway. This causes the carcass deflects more - leaving it out of shape/profile.

Thats the principle I work on

My Dry pressures are normally 31F/30R unless its a very hot day or if I'm using tyre warmers then I usually run 30F/29R


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