Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Suzuki DR-Z 400 2000-2001

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Suzuki DR-Z 400 2000-2001
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1	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
	Rear Tire: 120/90-18 65R	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Geomax Enduro FIM Enduro
2	Front Tire: 90/90-21 54S	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax front Trail
	Rear Tire: 120/90-18 65T	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Suzuki DR-Z 400 2000-2001 tires

• Top It Off: The valve stem cap should be securely fastened on the stem, because it's an important part of your tire's sealing system. It'll give you extra security at high speeds, when centrifugal force can conspire to open the valve inside the stem.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.

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