ATV tire pressure

[dapper]

Have the RTV900 with the atv tires on it. Specs call for this to have 20# air pressure. This seems high to me, seems like 12-15 lbs. would work better, but was wondering what pressure you all are using in you tires.
Thanks.

 

[ragkar]

What is the maximum pressure written onto the tire sidewall?
My mule uses 12psi on the rears and 8psi on the front tires.

 

[cdaigle430]

Have the RTV900 with the atv tires on it. Specs call for this to have 20# air pressure. This seems high to me, seems like 12-15 lbs. would work better, but was wondering what pressure you all are using in you tires.
Thanks.

20# sounds about right for an RTV. On my Utility ATV I keep 9# in the front and 7# in the rear because they are radials. Of couse, depending on what your doing with it, tire pressure can change. In the winter I put 12# in the front to compensate for the 60" Moose ATV plow. When riding in the snow or muddy trails I reduce the pressure which increese the foot print. Hauling stuff or carrying a load calls for an increase in pressure.

 

[dapper]

Ragkar, 28# max pressure is what is on tire, but I would have though something closer to the 12-15# range would have been closer for normal working pressure. I know I could reduce pressure, but don't want to void warranty on tire, only few months old. No problems, just seemed high.