Motorcycle tire review and fitment for BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2001-2006

Motorcycle tire review and specification for BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2001-2006
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1	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 Trail
3	Front Tire: 110/80R19 59V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220F ST Specific OE / Trail
	Rear Tire: 150/70R17 69V	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220 ST Specific OE / Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2001-2006 tires

• Top It Off: The valve stem cap should be securely fastened on the stem, because it's an important part of your tire's sealing system. It'll give you extra security at high speeds, when centrifugal force can conspire to open the valve inside the stem.


• Check tire pressure at least once a month for cars, once a week for motorcycles. Tires can lose up to a pound a month of air pressure. Consistency is the key. A sudden drop in pressure is noticeable with regular pressure checks. E.g., 40, 39, 40 then 30 psi indicates a leak or puncture or other type of problem. It could be as simple as a bad valve stem or bent rim or something more serious such as internal tire failure.


• Remember cold weather means air in the tires contracts and may require additional air. High temperatures, hot or rough road surfaces, high speeds and heavy loads all cause the tire to work harder and hotter. Make sure tire pressure is sufficient to deal with these conditions. Also under inflation is the number one cause of tire failure.


• Motorcycle tires work in much more brutal environment then car tires. Because of many factors such as load carried, horsepower and torque produced, and this being applied to a contact surface that is very small by comparison, one can understand why the tires are not only expensive but also work in a much more demanding environment. Therefore keeping the tire pressure correct and routine tire inspection is critical.


• It is good idea to attend one of our tech sessions to learn how to plug the tires with a plug kit if that nasty nail has found its way into the tire carcass. That way if it does occur this temporary repair can be quickly accomplished on the roadside.

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