How to 1. Determine Optimum Tire Pressures 2. Maximize tire life 3. Avoid uneven wear
How to - 1. Determine Optimum tire pressures 2. Extend tire life 3. Avoid uneven wear Motorcycle tire wear and longevity is affected by a number of factors, including speed, riding style, surfaces, load factors, correct/incorrect installation methods and tire pressures. Obviously the owner/rider is the only one to effectively determine what could be affecting their tire wear. H eat is the enemy of all tire compounds, and there is a simple method to determine whether you have excessive heat or it’s within acceptable limits. Those limits are also simple to determine if they are being exceeded. Here’s how. S tart with your tires in a cold state (generally 1st thing in the morning) and using a verified accurate dial type pressure gauge inflate your tire to the manufacturer suggested pressure. Mark both front and rear tire pressures down on a piece of paper with a C-cold . L oad your motorcycle up for the conditions you will be under. F