Everything you need to know about tires

Above all, you should know that tire pressure is an important factor in tire performance to ensure its durability and also consume less fuel. Riding with poor pressure (more or less than recommended) reduces mileage, stability, comfort, safety and traction. To measure tire pressure effectively, this measurement is carried out in a cold state.

Usually, the correct pressure is indicated in the vehicle owner's manual. These values ​​are also sometimes indicated by a sticker attached directly to the motorcycle (swing arm, tank, underbody, etc.).

Below are the do's and don'ts to get the most out of your tires.

We can apply hot pressure!

This is true, but useless. Since a hot tire has a higher pressure, a smart calculation must be done to know exactly how many rods to add!

When it rains, you must deflate your tires!

This is wrong because a decrease in pressure results in a loss of grip. And on wet roads, traction is very important. The tire is designed with a predetermined pressure to provide the best evacuation thanks to its design. Pressures below the prescribed pressure will seal these structures and thus lead to poor drainage and adhesion.

When it's hot, we blow off the tires!

False because it will wear out the tires even faster!

As a duo, you have to deflate your tires!

False because overloading deforms the tire. This can lead to premature tire wear and reduced stability, comfort and traction.

On the track we inflate the front more than the rear !

This is true because inflating the front makes the front more lively than the rear and distributes the masses well.

A tubeless tire can be repaired with a tube!

Wrong, because the tubeless tire is already equipped with an impermeable layer that acts as a tube. Installing an additional tube means that a foreign body gets inside the tire, which leads to the risk of overheating.

A tubeless tire can be repaired with a puncture spray!

Yes and no, because the tire sealant is only used to fix problems on the side of the road to allow you to go to a professional to disassemble, repair or, in a pinch, replace the faulty tire.

No need to disassemble the tire to get it repaired!

Lie. It is important to remove the punctured tire to make sure there are no foreign bodies inside the tire or damage to the carcass, such as from a deflation.

You can change the size of your tires without affecting your approval!

False because your motorcycle is approved for one and only one size, except in exceptional cases specified by the manufacturer. Resizing may result in a design change or an improved feel, but your bike will no longer meet rated loads or speeds, which could cause problems with your insurance in the event of an accident.

It is not necessary to change the valves when changing tires!

False, it is absolutely necessary to change the valves every time you change a tire. They can become porous and therefore lose pressure or allow foreign bodies to enter the interior of the tire.

A pre-repaired tire can be re-inflated with puncture spray!

This is only true if the tire can be repaired with a wick. All you have to do is disassemble the tire, clean it, repair it and inflate it again.

Different brands of tires can be fitted between the front and rear!

It's true, you just need to respect the original dimensions. On the other hand, it is still preferable to fit a tire of the same reference between the front and rear, as manufacturers design the tire as a whole.