FZS600 Michelin Pilot Road 3 Tyre Pressures

[Tefer]

Hey Guys,


I am just after a guide to the tyre pressures for Michelin Road 3's for an FZS600. I weigh about 12 stone probably nearer 12.5 with gear on. I was told by the place that supplied the tyres the pressures are 36psi front and 41psi in the rear, seems quite a lot to me?


Also would it be better to have tyre at correct PSI through winter, or would loosing a couple of PSI be better?

[Mick-H]

Usual recommendation is 36/42 some people stick with that others go a little lower, I personally run 34/40.
Try them at different pressures and see which you like the best.

[darrsi]

I'm on 36/40 now, seems to work well for me, but i'm a tad heavier than you........well, about 33% actually. 

[tony22]

I was told the PR3's run 34 front 36 rear, I got good millage out of mine with this pressure and good through the twisties

[N A Chess]

Had a look on the Michelin website but much use - it just tells you to use the pressures in your owner's handbook.


I think they're fantastic tyres - especially in the wet. I personally use 36/42 too.

[Punkstig]

You're about on the money with those pressures, but you can experiment 2psi at a time, but only do one tyre at a time otherwise you won't know whats helped or hindered the handling!
Don't want to go below 36 on the rear or 32 on the front, or above 42 rear and 36 front imo!

[mtread]

I'm 15 stone, and run 33 front 38 rear. Pumped up to 40 rear if taking a pillion. Good mileage and handles great.

[Dave48]

Im under 11 stone & run 33F & 36R on 03 FZS 600 (solo)

[Dave48]

Great tyres by the way!

[darrsi]

You're about on the money with those pressures, but you can experiment 2psi at a time, but only do one tyre at a time otherwise you won't know whats helped or hindered the handling!
Don't want to go below 36 on the rear or 32 on the front, or above 42 rear and 36 front imo!

Less than 36 on the front feels well iffy to me, it's very noticeable.

[roadpilot3]

I’m 13.5stone and running Road Pilot 3s.

I WAS running mine at 32F/34R as this was recommended to me and being a new rider took the shops word for it.  I was really struggling to ride it at low speeds and it was feeling a little odd and twitchy, I considered swapping the bike in as a result…… however I have now pumped them up to 34F/46R and it feels like a totally different machine. 

Its now much more predictable at low speeds and more confidence inspiring at higher speeds.   I have no idea why I was told to put so little air in them and will continue to tinker with a bit more when the weather clears up.

[Fuzzy]

I’m 13.5stone and running Road Pilot 3s.

I WAS running mine at 32F/34R as this was recommended to me and being a new rider took the shops word for it.  I was really struggling to ride it at low speeds and it was feeling a little odd and twitchy, I considered swapping the bike in as a result…… however I have now pumped them up to 34F/46R and it feels like a totally different machine. 

Its now much more predictable at low speeds and more confidence inspiring at higher speeds.   I have no idea why I was told to put so little air in them and will continue to tinker with a bit more when the weather clears up.

Have to say that 46 rear is too high in my opinion, like punkstig I wouldn't go above 42 especially bearing in mind your weight.

I run my PR3s at 34F & 38R normally or 36 & 40 if with luggage/pillion or lots of high speed. If I'm taking an especially heavy load, will bump up to 42R. I weigh 11 1/2 stone geared up.

@ trackday (Snetterton) was recommended 34 & 34 iirc by michelin man

[Andy FZS]

I'd class the Michelin man as a bit of a porker and would expect him to need pressure closer to my 36f 42r.