August 6th, 2014, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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Tire pressure question
Ok, so 1st, I did use 'Search', and 2nd this might sound like a stupid question, but since I do not know the answer, I'll ask it anyway...
I am aware that tire pressure should be checked/measured whilst the tire is cold.. BUT, should you measure while it is standing up in the stands (rear/front/whatever) or while both tires rest on the ground? |
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August 6th, 2014, 10:04 AM | #2 |
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Doesn't matter; the readings will be the same.
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August 6th, 2014, 10:04 AM | #3 |
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As far as I am aware, weight on the tire (as in, on the ground) will not affect the amount of pressure inside the tire. Its only whether the air is hot or cold that is expands or contracts, giving different readings.
I check mine in both positions, depending on what I am doing at the time. Preflight walk around, on the ground. During regular chain inspection, up on a stand. Never noticed a difference. If I am wrong and there is a recommended way, I am curious and would like to understand the reason.
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August 6th, 2014, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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In theory, the weight of a load on a tire will cause a certain amount of deformation of said tire, reducing the volume of the tire and therefore increasing the pressure (Boyle's Law).
In practice, a tire is inflated to such a pressure that it resists deformation even under load. This, combined with the relatively low weight of a motorcycle means that the deformation of your tire, and therefore the increase in the internal pressure of the tire, is small enough to be negligible and essentially unmeasurable with your typical pressure gauge. You shouldn't see a difference one way or another. |
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August 6th, 2014, 10:35 AM | #5 |
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I stand corrected. Thank you @shereth.
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