Proper tire pressure for Metzeler's new M5

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  1. lilticket

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    Looking for information/guidelines regarding this tire: M5 by Metzeler

    I have about 1k on these tires, so far so good. I am looking for recommendations regarding proper tire pressure for the M5 for 3 environments:

    1. Normal street riding and or touring?
    2. Track day riding in the dry?
    3. Track day riding in the rain?

    I would greatly appreciate any information on this matter.
     


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    on my Michelin's, I usually run 35 - 40 psi when cold, gives me the best feel. Look in the owners manual, or go with what you feel like is good to you. Don't over inflate the tires.
     


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    I've been running +4psi over stock on both tires for years, 40 front and 46 rear, on pilots and Pilot 2s. On top of a good solid feel, it eliminated a real bad cupping problem...
     


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