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Motorcycle tire review KTM 520 EXC Racing

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for KTM 520 EXC Racing
1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
1	Rear Tire: 140/80-18 70R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
2	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop D908F RR Rally Raid / Cross Country
2	Rear Tire: 140/80-18 70R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop D908 RR Rally Raid / Cross Country

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.

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.

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.

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.