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- Low Pressure = High Hospital Bills š
Low Pressure = High Hospital Bills š
This gets real weird, real fast.
Low Pressure = High Hospital Bills š
PLUS: One bad corner and itās lights out, cowboy.


š ļø Keep Your Rubber Right, Or Stay Home š
š¦That one time I nearly died for 3 PSI
I remember one Memorial Day in Utahālong straightaways, sun bleeding into the desert, throttle wide open. I was riding a little too fast and a lot too stupid. Came into a sweeping curve hot, leaned in, and the front tire wobbled like a drunk on stilts. Why? Iād ignored a soft front tire. Just 3 PSI under. Almost sent me skidding into a sandstone tomb.
Moral of the story? The road donāt give a damn about your ego. But your tires? Theyāll scream if you donāt listen.


š Soft tires kill performance (and riders)
Underinflated tires aināt just lazyātheyāre dangerous.
š£ Squishy tires = slower response, sloppy handling, and WAY less grip when you actually need it.
š„ They overheat faster, wear unevenly, and throw your balance off like a drunk line dancer.
š You lose MPG, kill your tread early, and risk a blowout mid-ride.
The worst part? Most riders donāt even check. They āfeelā their tires and call it good. FEELING ain't fact. Your eyeballs lie, your pressure gauge doesnāt.


š Overinflated aināt machoāitās manic
Cranking your PSI to āmax loadā just ācause itās on the sidewall? That aināt boldāitās brainless. Overinflated tires reduce your contact patchāmeaning youāve got less grip and a helluva lot more bounce. Ever try to corner on a basketball? Yeah, donāt.
Stick to the manufacturerās PSI recommendationsācold tire pressure, not after youāve just blasted down the freeway.

š§ Donāt trust your luck. Trust your gauge.
Checking your tire pressure should be part of your pre-ride ritual. Like grabbing your keys or kissing your girl goodbye. Do it cold, use a real gauge (not those gas station clunkers), and adjust for load if youāre packing gear or riding two-up.
Ideal frequency? Every damn time you ride. Especially when the seasons changeācold mornings will suck the PSI out of your tires like a vampire on a neck.

šļø A little Memorial Day truth
This Monday aināt just BBQs and beer. Itās about remembering those who gave it all. And if you're lucky enough to still be riding, you owe it to themāand yourselfāto ride with your head screwed on straight.
Sloppy gear, lazy prep, and ignored tire pressure? Thatās disrespect. Honor those who canāt ride anymore by doing it right. Keep your bike sharp, your mind sharper, and your PSI dialed in like your life depends on itāācause it does.

š§° Pro Tip from Blake
If your tire pressure gauge cost less than a six-pack, throw it in the trash and buy a real one. Digital or analogājust make it accurate. Donāt cheap out on the only thing keeping your hide off the asphalt. šļø

š¤What about you?
You checking your pressure before you ride, or are you still āeyeballingā like itās 1987? Drop a reply or hit the Circle and tell me your worst tire mistake (bonus points if it ended in flames or a lesson).
Ride smart, ride strong,
Blake āIron Sageā Rivers
P.S. If your tire sidewalls are cracked, your treadās balder than Uncle Rick, and your pressure gauge looks like it came from a Happy Meal⦠you aināt ready to ride. Fix that.
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