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Motorcycle tire review KTM 1190 RC 8 2008

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for KTM 1190 RC 8 2008
1	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
1	Rear Tire: 190/55ZR17 75W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
2	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Medium Racing and Track Day
2	Rear Tire: 190/55ZR17 75W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer D209 Endurance Racing and Track Day

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.

When riding for long distances monitor tire pressure every morning when tires are cold. Then check tire pressure after a few hours of use. More than a 10% increase in inflation means the tire is working too hard. Lighten the load, decrease speed, or add air to the tires so they run cooler.

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.

Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery. Use only approved tires for your model of bike.