Tubeless tyre pressure
Here’s a wee post i wrote back in 2014 on the subject of tubeless tyre pressures:
Something i don’t think enough people re-enforce what is the correct tyre pressure to use when running tubeless.
The clever blokes over at Stan’s quote this on the matter :
To determine a starting tubeless tyre pressure when running a ZTR rim use this simple formula: Rider Weight in pounds divided by 7 = x-1 = Front tyre pressure in PSI, x + 2 = Rear tyre pressure in PSI
Example: 185lb rider (13 stone or 84kg) 185/7 = 26.4 Front tyre pressure: 26–1 = 25 PSI Rear tyre pressure: 26 + 2 = 28 PSI
Their road pressure recommendations are listed below and this is ONLY with an appropriate Road Tubeless tyre such as the Schwalbe 1:
< 60 kg / 130 lb = 5,5 bars / 80 psi
65–75 kg / 140–165 lb = 6–7 bars / 87–101 psi
> 80 kg / 185 lb = 7,5 bars — 8 bars / 108–116 psi
I would also recommend starting 10psi less than this and see how you get on (Stan’s say the same BTW).
For reference all Stan’s No Tubes rims carry a sticker stating their Max pressure, this does not apply if you put a tube in, in that case note the max pressure stated on the tyre.
If you have any query regarding pressure for other rim manufacturers then drop me a line and I’ll fill you in with the necessary info.
