The Best Motorcycle Tires For Riding In Dangerous Conditions |
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John V.
SubmitYOURArticle.com
March 31, 2011
Where the rubber hits the road - that's how your motorcycle takes you where you want to go. Some tires are best for riders slinging mud on the open trail, and other tires have treads that are made for low-end street coasting on a sunny day. There's not really a better way to ride, but there is a better way to pick your tires for road riding. Things to consider are the kind of tread you're looking for, the type of tire, and what style of riding you enjoy.
When it comes to treads, there are essentially variations on two - either hard or soft. The key is to understand what one offers that the other doesn't. Soft treads will grip the road and allow for better turns but wear out quickly with higher fuel costs. Harder rubber treads will last longer and get better gas mileage but will not grab the road very well and could be dangerous in wet conditions. Choosing your tire has a lot to do with lifestyle.
There are also two types of tires that also affect road performance and street handling. Radial tires, with perpendicular-weave, and bias-ply tires, with cross-weave, are two entirely different tires. The easiest way to explain it is radial tires are the new technology with some older bikes still riding with the bias-ply. These tire types should not be mixed and radials are the better choice over bias-poly.
In his November 2010 review of street motorcycle tires for MotorcycleUSA.com, Adam Waheed writes: "Tire manufacturers invest millions of dollars in hopes of creating the perfect shoe for your bike, and it's all done to deliver the best possible product for a multitude of road conditions. From the street to the racetrack and even on wet surfaces, today's high-performance street tires can truly do it all." His review found the Pirelli Diablo to be the speed tire of choice, with the Bridgestone BT to be a dependable, affordable choice. France's Michelin Power One series tested well in the upper-tiers of street performance.
Check your tires for leaks, bubbles, or dimples. The quality of the tire will not matter if your tires aren't properly inflated. In bad weather conditions, there are so many different ways to get into trouble. The last thing you want to do is suffer the consequences for bad motorcycle maintenance. Getting a head start by reading informative articles like this one is a smart place to begin. Try us out, and we'll help you get the best tires and accessories for your motorcycle. And we can help Japan ride again with your support and relief. Ride safely.