Tire Test Air Pressures (Cold):
Race Tires:
Bridgestone BT002F/R, 31 psi front, 30 psi rear
Dunlop Sportmax GP, 30 psi front, 27 psi rear
Pirelli Super Corsa Pro, 30 psi front, 28 psi rear
Michelin Power Race, 31 psi front, 22 psi rear
Αll cold tire air pressures used
were recommended by representatives from each respective manufacturer, except for the Continentals. Continental Tire North America Sales Manager Motorcycle Tires Greg Reich recommended we use 36 psi front and 42 psi rear, writing in an e-mail that the Conti Force Max rear was designed to run at a higher psi but gave us the option of using a lower air pressure. Leaning on thepast and vast experience of our staff and in the interests of safety, we decided to go with more conventional air pressure settings