Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Suzuki DR 650 R / RE / RS / RSE / SE to 1997

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Suzuki DR 650 R / RE / RS / RSE / SE to 1997
#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend	Image (click to enlarge)	Ad
1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax front Trail
	Rear Tire: 120/90-17 64S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax Trail
2	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax front Trail
	Rear Tire: 130/80-17 65S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax Trail
3	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607F Trail
	Rear Tire: 130/80R17 65H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Trailmax D607 Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Suzuki DR 650 R / RE / RS / RSE / SE to 1997 tires

• 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.


• Don't Scrimp: If you replace your tires, make sure you replace the tubes, too. Some manufacturers even recommend that you change both tires at the same time, even if they wear differently.


• 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.

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