Currie tech IZIP - Tire Inspection; Recommended Tire Pressures

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Tires must be maintained properly to ensure road holding and stability. Check the following areas:
 Ensuretiresareinflatedtothepressureindicatedonthetiresidewalls.Itisbettertouseatiregauge
and a hand pump than a service station pump.
Ifinflatingtireswithaservicestationpump,takecarethatsuddenoverinflationdoesnotcause
tire to blow out.
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 When inflating or refitting tire, make sure that the bead is properly seated in the rim before you fully inflate
the tire.
 Check that the tread shows no signs of excessive wear or flat spots, and that there are no cuts or other damage.
 Excessively worn or damaged tires should be replaced.
 Makesurevalvecapsarefittedandthatvalvesarefreefromdirt.Aslowleakcausedbytheentryofthedirtcan
lead to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation.
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The recommended inflation pressure is molded on the sidewall of your bicycle tires; use this chart as a general guide
only.
BMX/Folding(16"-20") 35-50psi
MountainBike"MTB"(26") 40-65psi
RoadTouring(700cX35) 70-90psi
RoadRacing(700cX25) 110-125psi
Hybrid/Crossbike(700cX38) 60-100psi