Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Ducati 996 Biposto 1999-2001

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Ducati 996 Biposto 1999-2001
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1	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
3	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
	Rear Tire: 190/50ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
4	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Soft Racing and Track Day		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Medium Racing and Track Day
5	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Medium Racing and Track Day		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Endurance Racing and Track Day
6	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring
7	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring
8	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 190/50ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring
9	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport
10	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 190/50ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport
11	Front Tire: 120/65ZR17 56W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport		YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
	Rear Tire: 190/50ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Ducati 996 Biposto 1999-2001 tires

• Soap It Up: Most tire manufacturers recommend that the only substance used to keep rubber shiny should be good old soap and water. Many alleged protectants actually promote premature cracking and finish deterioration. Make sure you wipe off any lube, brake fluid or gas promptly, too.


• Stay Smooth: This is common sense--avoid potholes and sharp objects on the road that can compromise your tire's integrity. The same goes for curbs.


• Eyeballing tires for under inflation or over inflation is not a good idea, particularly on a motorcycle. A bike on a center stand and with no riders on it could be missing half the weight or more the tires will end up supporting. In addition, it is necessary to get down and examine tires under the fender to see if there is any tire damage. With only a few small inches supporting the load on two tires versus a much larger contact patch on 4 tires it’s a much riskier proposition taking a chance with motorcycle tires. Check also for cracking on the sidewalls, in the grooves, stones or cuts.


• 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.


• 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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