Tire/tyre pressures and Angel GT's

YevJenko

Joined Jan 2014

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Nooo Zeeeelund

Discussion Starter
• Nov 1, 2014

• #1

What tyre pressures are those of you running Pirelli Angel GT's recommend?

Just come from Michelin power pilot 3's, which were a lot softer yet still lasted 9000 km's, but got made an offer to good to refuse for the angels. Gonna be daily riding in all weathers, plus some excellent A-road curves

 

grin factor

Joined Aug 2009

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Sunderland

• Nov 2, 2014

• #2

Same pressure whatever make of tyre you use.

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

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The Fens.

• Nov 2, 2014

• #3

From the Pirelli website,...click on 'fit on your bike' and use the drop down boxes.
ANGEL GT , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI UK
Front,2.5 bar,...36psi
Rear,2.8 bar,...40psi

 

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YevJenko

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Nooo Zeeeelund

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• Nov 2, 2014

• #4

grin factor said:

Same pressure whatever make of tyre you use.

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Nah. Definitely not. The Pirelli's are much firmer tyre than the Miches. Completely different handling and ride characteristics.

 

YevJenko

Joined Jan 2014

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Nooo Zeeeelund

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• Nov 2, 2014

• #5

Keith B said:

From the Pirelli website,...click on 'fit on your bike' and use the drop down boxes.
ANGEL GT , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI UK
Front,2.5 bar,...36psi
Rear,2.8 bar,...40psi

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Thanks Keith. That's the same as the manual. Do you have angels and is that what you run them at?

 

s1imster

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bewdley

• Nov 2, 2014

• #6

i got angel st's i run at 32 front 36 rear and I'm a fat ****

 

YevJenko

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Nooo Zeeeelund

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• Nov 2, 2014

• #7

Thanks slim

 

roy

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lancashire United Kingdom

• Nov 2, 2014

• #8

s1imster said:

i got angel st's i run at 32 front 36 rear and I'm a fat ****

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i wouldnt say yer fat slimster.......but your certainly a ****!!

 

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Aldo

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• Nov 3, 2014

• #9

I've had 3 lots of st's and this year I'm using the GT's front and rear.

If it's a warm day I'll run them at 30/34 if it's cold they'll be 32/35-36

Bear in mind that when you use them their pressure will increase.

 

Keith B

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The Fens.

• Nov 3, 2014

• #10

YevJenko said:

Thanks Keith. That's the same as the manual. Do you have angels and is that what you run them at?

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Nope,..I'm using Pirelli Rosso II.Recommended pressures are the same.
The Pirelli's profile seem to be less 'pointy' than Michy's or Dunlops and need a bit more air in them to work properly.Its all down to personal taste of course,but I find the lower pressures upsets the handling for me.I dont like the 'falling into bends' feeling.Feels like you have square tyres.

 

YevJenko

Joined Jan 2014

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Nooo Zeeeelund

Discussion Starter
• Nov 3, 2014

• #11

Aldo said:

I've had 3 lots of st's and this year I'm using the GT's front and rear.

If it's a warm day I'll run them at 30/34 if it's cold they'll be 32/35-36

Bear in mind that when you use them their pressure will increase.

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Perfick. Thanks Aldo

 

YevJenko

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Nooo Zeeeelund

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• Nov 3, 2014

• #12

Keith B said:

Nope,..I'm using Pirelli Rosso II.Recommended pressures are the same.
The Pirelli's profile seem to be less 'pointy' than Michy's or Dunlops and need a bit more air in them to work properly.Its all down to personal taste of course,but I find the lower pressures upsets the handling for me.I dont like the 'falling into bends' feeling.Feels like you have square tyres.

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It's not just a matter of the profile - the tires are physically harder than the pilot power's. Its really noticeable on a certain section of road on my daily commute. I may need to adjust the suspension settings i suppose...

you are right that the pirellis are less pointy. the handling has changed quite a bit and will take a little while to get used to them. I'm actually quite surprised on how different they are.