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    BT-20s - What pressures do you use?

    I recently installed some Bridgestone BT20s on my Fut. So far I've really enjoyed them, but I feel like the stock air pressure of 36.5 front and 40 rear are not quite right. Like the tires are too hard.

    So...... What pressures do y'all run in your BT20s? Keep in mind that I primarily do commuting.

    Carl

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    I run 34 frt & 38 rr in just about all my road bikes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmcnamee
    I recently installed some Bridgestone BT20s on my Fut. So far I've really enjoyed them, but I feel like the stock air pressure of 36.5 front and 40 rear are not quite right. Like the tires are too hard.

    So...... What pressures do y'all run in your BT20s? Keep in mind that I primarily do commuting.

    Carl
    The 020's will feel hard because they do have a stiff carcass(sp?).
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    Quote Originally Posted by woodman
    The 020's will feel hard because they do have a stiff carcass(sp?).
    I had wondered about that. Compared to the Z6's I've been using, the BT20s seemed a bit stiffer when I installed them. Guess I'll play with the pressure and suspension to get things back where I like them.

    Thanks everyone!

    Carl

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    when I put a Z6 rear on I jacked up the preload a few notches to stop the rear wallowing around, with the 020s I had to soften the suspension off again to save my spine. Both tyres were 36/41 front to rear.

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