Wheeler337 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I recently got a v8 and love. I was curious about what the best tire pressure to run on flat ground would be. Im 220. What kind of range are people getting? I can go 15-17 miles at 25 percent battery remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tessa25 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I use 39psi, but I don't weigh much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Pressure gauges on pumps can vary a lot I noticed. On my old pump the right pressure was indicated at 55psi. On my new pump the right pressure is indicated at 20psi and I'm pretty sure 20psi on the new is higher than 55psi on the old. I know the pumps are cheap ones but they work great apart from the pressure indicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I'm 230 lbs, and i find 52-54 psi to feel about perfect for me, but I've noticed air pressure seems to be a very personal thing. I got 11mi to 30% on somewhat hilly terrain, so im guessing about 12-13 mi to 20% but I dont like riding that low on battery with my borderline too heavy weight for this wheel, for fear of faceplanting, i try to stay above 50% if I can help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeler337 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Ya I don't like to push me wheel at all on a low battery, I've been running 40psi and I have a Snap on pressure gauge so it should be pretty accurate.I'll try running 45-50 and see how it feels, I would think it would help the range a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Wheeler337 said: Ya I don't like to push me wheel at all on a low battery, I've been running 40psi and I have a Snap on pressure gauge so it should be pretty accurate.I'll try running 45-50 and see how it feels, I would think it would help the range a bit. Yeah, i tried 40psi first due to the manual suggesting that, but it felt very difficult to control/sluggish especially while learning. My wife also said it looked low when I was on it. I found this article, used it as a starting point, and adjusted a little until I found my preference. https://www.ewheels.com/guide-tires-appropriate-pressures-electric-unicycle/ Not sure how accurate mine is, I use a harbor freight dual chuck inflator with telescoping guage built in, i have a craftsman 30gal air compressor. It seems to match other guages closely, though it doesn't register anything less than 20psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeler337 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Ya Im pretty sure at my weight the tire is to low, I'm going to try 55 and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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