For much money that you spend on our motorcycle, if we do not use tires in conditions, everything is left over. The wheels are the only part of the bike that will be in contact with the ground, hence its importance.
Today we bring you the details that you can not ignore when buying the best tire for your motorcycle.
Of course, it is essential to be clear about the measures. Each motorcycle has a tire width and diameter admitted by the manufacturer. For it you only have to review the technical sheet of your motorcycle, since it is going to offer you this one and more details on the models of suitable tires guaranteeing 100% your safety.
Once you have the measurements, the fundamental aspects that you must take into account are the type of motorcycle and the type of road you will normally use. In general, each motorcycle model has a specific tire. Not all covers are valid for all motorcycles. Each one has its mission:
Slicks, semislick or circuit wheels: They are soft and smooth rubber, without drawings on the tread and much wear. As it does not have any grooves, it has the greatest possible surface contact with the ground and maximizes dry grip. Their use, however, is restricted to competition, so they are not suitable for driving on an open road.
Sports, racing, supersport or hipersport: These are the tires of sports bikes, for use on the road outside the circuit, or occasionally within it. They are made of soft rubber and quite wear, since to reach the maximum performance they need a high working temperature. When dealing with tires with little drawing are susceptible to drops or loss of grip on wet roads.
Sport / Touring: They are for road use, created for long distances, with greater durability than the previous ones. They are made of intermediate gums, with large bands of friction, which allow a considerable adhesion and do not need a high temperature to achieve their best performance. The slits are pronounced to dislodge the water, allowing greater safety in driving on rainy days.
Trail or mixed tires: They are designed to be used both on asphalt and dirt roads. The rear tires have very wide drawings, separated in blocks, whose purpose is a greater propulsion on soft ground. Its grip is less than smooth wheels, but the width of the drawing allows rolling in adverse weather conditions. They usually have a hard shell, a low operating temperature and a long life.
Undoubtedly, hitting the tires of your motorcycle is one of the most important factors to improve your road safety, both in town and on the road.
If you are going to travel through urban areas most of the time, keep in mind that the tire suffers a lot, due to braking and starting, traffic lights, stops ... It would be advisable to use a harder tire with low resistance to rolling and greater durability. It will also help you to save gas.
If, on the other hand, you are going to move by road or motorway, choosing the right tires is essential. The width of the tire has its importance, but not as much as the depth of the drawing. A tire with pronounced grooves dislodges water better on wet floors, while a smooth one responds better on dry soils. Choose a tire suitable for braking at high speed, but above all to respond in a short time on wet ground.
The main objective of a tire, as you know, is to get the best grip on the ground. Soft and hard tires have been joined by a type of latest generation bicompose tire, with which an excellent compromise between grip and durability is achieved. The bicompose tires are ideal for this type of driving on the road, mainly because they have a hard central shell and softer flanks, characteristics that offer the necessary grip to be able to tilt the bike in the corners.
To summarize, when it comes to acquiring new tires, remember this phrase: The more sporty a tire, softer, more grip, but less hard.
