Motorcycle tire reviews

Motorcycle tire review KTM LC4 620 LSE 1997 on

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for KTM LC4 620 LSE 1997 on
1	Front Tire: 100/90-19 57T	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax front Trail
1	Rear Tire: 130/80-17 65S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax Trail
2	Front Tire: 100/90-19 57H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
2	Rear Tire: 130/80R17 65H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 Trail

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.

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.

Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum inflation as noted on the tire sidewall. Inflate your tires when they are cold, and be aware that a cooler day may also require you to recheck the inflation pressures due to a change in outside air temperature.

Motorcycle tires work in much more brutal environment then car tires. Because of many factors such as load carried, horsepower and torque produced, and this being applied to a contact surface that is very small by comparison, one can understand why the tires are not only expensive but also work in a much more demanding environment. Therefore keeping the tire pressure correct and routine tire inspection is critical.