Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Suzuki GSX-R 400 R 198-1989

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Suzuki GSX-R 400 R 198-1989
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1	Front Tire: 120/60R17 55H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10F Hypersport / Supersport
	Rear Tire: 150/60R17 66H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 Hypersport / Supersport
2	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring
	Rear Tire: 150/60ZR17 66W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring
3	Front Tire: 120/60ZR17 55W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport
	Rear Tire: 150/60ZR17 66W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Suzuki GSX-R 400 R 198-1989 tires

• Air It Out: Check tire pressure every chance you get. There's probably no simpler procedure that's more important and more ignored by bikers of every stripe. The air, not the carcass, supports the bike, and underinflation is a tire's number one enemy. (Make sure the tires are cool when you take the reading.) Contrary to most belief of riders that lesser pressure tire offer more grip on wet roads---For a better tractrion in wet conditions, increase pressures by about 10 percent. Unsure of what the pressure is supposed to be? Look for a sticker somewhre on the bike. It is also probably on the VIN (serial number) plate hear the steering head with the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and gross axle weight ratings (GAWR) information. The simplest and most important thing you can do for your tires' health and your safety is keep them, inflated to the designated pressure.


• Steady, Now: Although it primarily affects handling, improper balance can also shorten a tire's life. Check it after 500 or 1000 miles of use.


• 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.


• 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.

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