Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Yamaha DT 175 to 1977

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Yamaha DT 175 to 1977
#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend	Image (click to enlarge)	Ad
1	Front Tire: 2.7-21 45P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K550 Trail
	Rear Tire: 4.1-18 60P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K550 Trail
2	Front Tire: 2.7-21 45P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D604F Trail
	Rear Tire: 4.1-18 59P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D604 Trail

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Yamaha DT 175 to 1977 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.


• 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.


• Use a digital pressure gauge if possible or ensure your pencil stick gauge is accurate. Look into a tire sensor to warn of low air.


• It is good idea to attend one of our tech sessions to learn how to plug the tires with a plug kit if that nasty nail has found its way into the tire carcass. That way if it does occur this temporary repair can be quickly accomplished on the roadside.

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