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Motorcycle tire review Kawasaki KDX 250 SR 1991

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for Kawasaki KDX 250 SR 1991
1	Front Tire: 3.0-21 51P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D603F Trail
1	Rear Tire: 4.6-18 63P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D603 Trail
2	Front Tire: 3.0-21 51P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D604F Trail
2	Rear Tire: 4.6-18 63P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D604 Trail

Look Before You Crank: Before you saddle up, take a moment to visually inspect your tires. We can't tell you how many times we've pulled out screws or nails before a ride, thus preventing almost certain tire failure. Once you're on the road, it'll be too late.

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.

Use a digital pressure gauge if possible or ensure your pencil stick gauge is accurate. Look into a tire sensor to warn of low air.

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.

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.