Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Ducati 400 Monster 1996-2004

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Ducati 400 Monster 1996-2004
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1	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring
3	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport
4	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Ducati 400 Monster 1996-2004 tires

• Don't Scrimp: If you replace your tires, make sure you replace the tubes, too. Some manufacturers even recommend that you change both tires at the same time, even if they wear differently.


• They are the only thing between you and the road surface. Proper care and inspection is critical for safe operation of the motorcycle. It is important to check not only the tire pressure routinely, but also the entire tire surface for cuts, nails and other items such as cracks, splits and bulges, before each ride. Tire pressure is important for various reasons including life of the tire in terms of mileage and ride quality. Please refer to your Owners Manual for the tire inflation pressures for your model of bike.


• When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.


• Tubes should always be replaced as these will wear just like the tire itself. When installing tubes be sure to locate the valve stem retaining nut all the way to the top of the valve stem so that it touches the cap. This way if the tube spins inside the tire you can see this by the tilt of the stem before the stem is torn from the tube itself. On tubeless tires always inspect the valve stem for cracks and dried out rubber, since these can crack over time and leak air. This thinking applies to car valve stems as well.


• Unseen internal tire damage: If you have a front or rear wheel that has a dented rim, replace the tire, as the tire has suffered internal damage to the sidewall. This applies to car tires as well. It is wise to replace the wheel as well since it may be internally cracked. The straightening of bent wheel rims is not recommended since you are reworking the metal thus weakening it.

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