Conti Mountain Kings pressure.

widge34
widge34 Posts: 900
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
I've just purchased a pair of Conti Mountain Kings II protection, Black Chilli compound. Hopefully will have them tomorrow.
Continental recommend a tyre pressure of 50psi. Is this the optimal pressure for the chilli compound to work?
I use run my High Rollers and Bonty Mud x at 30-35psi.
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Widge.

Bird Zero 2
Trek Madone 3.5c H2 2013

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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    I'm no expect on tyre pressures and I've seen on the Conti website they recommend 50psi for but that surely that depends on rider weight, trail conditions and type of suspension (if any)
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • robertpb
    robertpb Posts: 1,866
    I always say that's the pressure the lawyers and guarantee department wanted on the tyres.

    Schwalbe for the similar Nobby Nic recommend 28psi minimum, though I run mine down to 24psi.
    Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    yeah - agreed but I can see having a minimum and maximum pressure - I think Conti say 65psi max but to have a 'Recommended' pressure seems...well..weird :?
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8

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