Just bought a new compressor. I will start in the middle and see how it feels. Then go a few pounds up, then go a few pounds down. I would like to maximize tire life and keep the response/handling high...
Through trial and error you will most likely discover the sweet spot to be 25-26 front, 30 rear for your weight. Riding one up. I always go 32 in rear when riding two up which is not too often.
I have 11,000+ on my front tire. Maxis. Replaced my rear at 8,000+ because of a puncture.
I think my rear would have gone 9,000.
I have also adjusted my rear shocks down two notches for a better ride. Have ruptured disc in my back. Did not negatively effect handling.
I had an interesting discovery about tire pressures.
At the time, I think I owned eight tire gauges. Different shapes and sizes.
I discovered that all but two of those gauges gave a different reading. As much as four psi difference. Not good.
I started reading about tire gauge accuracy, and gauge testing for accuracy.
In independent testing two gauges stood out as consistently being the most accurate.
I bought one of those and use it as a baseline for all my tire gauges.
The one I ended up with is the Accutire MS - 4021.
Remember, always check your tire pressure.
Under inflated tire are dangerous. Cause excessive heat build up and in extreme cases tire can come off the rim. I saw the latter first hand. Car tire.
I used to do a lot of reading about motor oils and tire pressures on motorcycles.
Some motorcyclist a few years back got together to test heat build up in motorcycle tires. Using thermometers they discovered that tires performed best when inflated to about four psi under max. When a tire is completely warmed the psi will increase about 1 to 2 psi over a cold tire depending on ambient conditions. A motorcycle tire will perform best when it is just under max psi when warm.
Of course tread compound and tire contact patch size play an important role in traction and safety.
Remember years ago when radial car tires were blowing out causing roll overs. Then the government mandated TPM systems were installed on cars.
All that came about because of under inflated tires.
Always take the time to warm your tires before riding hard or fast.
Ride safe my friend.
