How to choose motorcycle tires?
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Choosing the right tires for your motorcycle is primarily a matter of safety. Whether you are riding on the road, on the track or doing off-road, you should choose them according to your motorcycle and your two-wheeler riding practice. Discover now different types of motorcycle tires.
Various motorcycle tires
Motorcycle road tire
The touring tire is the best-selling tire. They are known to have a longer life than other conventional tires and are used for city driving and long highway trips. It also provides good grip on wet roads thanks to its design that allows water to be evacuated.
Tire for a sports motorcycle
For sporty driving, you have the choice between on-road dual compounds if you drive only on the road, or sports tires with even better grip. On the other hand, it will be necessary to use hypersport tyres, also known as slick tyres, which are illegal on the road, to drive on the track. As such, traction, traction and agility are the strengths of these motorcycle tires.
Off road motorcycle tire
Perfect for off-road (cross, enduro, trial), the all-terrain tire made with studs gives you everything you need to grip dirt tracks and sand dunes. You will also find tires for 60% road use / 40% road use and vice versa.
Load indices
Before buying new motorcycle tires, be sure to check certain metrics such as model, width, load and speed index, and diameter. Take the Michelin Road 5, the best-selling tire at the moment.
180: its width
55: tire width to height ratio
P: maximum speed index
17: inner diameter of the tire
73: maximum load index 375 kg
IN : maximum speed index
TL: Tubeless
Maintain your motorcycle tires
As a first step, it is important to check their pressure regularly. On the one hand, it guarantees good grip, on the other hand, it wears out less quickly. The front tire should be between 1.9 and 2.5 bar and the rear between 2.5 and 2.9 bar.
Their wear is measured by eyewitnesses. The limit should not be less than 1 mm. You have smooth tires underneath and you are no longer safe.
So if it's time to change your tires too, head over to our website and select your nearest Dafy store to pick them up for free.
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