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Motorcycle tire review Yamaha DT 80 LC II

#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend
Motorcycle tire review and specification for Yamaha DT 80 LC II
1	Front Tire: 2.7-21 45P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K550 Trail
1	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
2	Rear Tire: 4.1-18 59P	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop Trailmax D604 Trail

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.

Scuff 'Em Up: Optimal grip is obtained only after the tread surface has been ridden on, so go into those first few twisties with a bit of caution. The suggested break-in distance is usually 100 or so miles. After that, check the tire's pressure again!

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.

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.

Do not apply any type of tire dressing to the sidewall or worse to the tread area of the tire, it is very slippery. Use only approved tires for your model of bike.