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Motorcycle tire review Honda ST 70 / ST 70 Dax

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for Honda ST 70 / ST 70 Dax
1	Front Tire: 3.5-10 51J	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop TT92 GP Scooter Road / Racing
1	Rear Tire: 3.5-10 51J	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop TT92 GP Scooter Road / Racing
2	Front Tire: 3.5-10 51J	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop D306 Scooter Bias-Ply
2	Rear Tire: 3.5-10 51J	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop D306 Scooter Bias-Ply

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.

Don't Mix and Match: Never run two tires of differing construction. We can't stress this enough, and this rule applies to bias-plies vs. radials as well as tubeless and tube-type tires--even bias-ply vs. bias-belted tires. The results can be disastrous.

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.

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.