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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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anyone can highlight whats the proper tire pressure for 20inch wheels? im running continental sport contact 3...any reviews on this? thanks
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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I use 38 all around no problems. I did have 38 front 40 rears which also works ok.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='505918' date='Dec 12 2007, 07:43 AM
anyone can highlight whats the proper tire pressure for 20inch wheels? im running continental sport contact 3...any reviews on this? thanks
I run 36psi all the way around.. I have heard anywhere between 35 and 40 is good.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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I usually run 38 fronts and 40 rears but have just stepped up to 40 fronts and 42 rears temporarily since I noticed my front and rears were wearing more on the outside.
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