Tyres explained
If there’s one subject in biking that’s guaranteed to prompt debate, it’s tyres. Everyone’s got an opinion, many somewhat short of being fully qualified or accurate. The fact is, tyres are one of the most technically advanced, crucial and influential components fitted to every motorcycle. They are the final connection between your bike and the road, determining so many performance and safety factors. Yet they’re also often misunderstood and overlooked.
Fitting bad tyres isn’t easy these days, as luckily we’ve never been so fortunate to have had the supreme quality and huge choice of rubber available to us. But that enormous selection of tyres makes choosing a less than appropriate set all too easy. Getting the best and safest performance from your rubber (and as a consequence your bike and yourself), not to mention fullest value, is all too easy to get wrong. In this quick guide, we aim to help you understand the complexity of motorcycle tyres, how they work, what’s best for you and your bike, and how to look after them.
What makes a good tyre?
One key issue
