While riding away in the sunset or swooshing through the streets, you need the right tyres for your motorbike. Why, you ask? Well, the reasons are simple: you need to stay safe, alive and also make the most of the riding experience by doing it right.
So, to make the task easy for you, here’s a list on what, why and how of buying tyres:
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Read your tyres
Before the big leap of buying a replacement for your Bajaj Pulsar 150, make sure that you know what you need. Ideally, you will be needing a 100/80 R17 in the front and a 110/80 R17 at the rear. Better yet, you can always consult your mechanic or the dealer on what kind of tyres are best your bike based on your usage. You can also read the model number marked on the product to keep yourself informed.
Tubeless tyres are an ideal choice if you’re looking at fuel economy, better grip on the road and a comfortable ride.
Visit a bike tyre shop near you to invest in the right tyres and ensure a safe ride.
To tread or not to tread
While buying a tyre, make sure that you are well aware of the type of tread you require. If you’re someone who rides on roads that are wet due to rains, then you might need something with a wide tread. However, bear in mind that a tyre with large tread blocks and groves may not be a good idea on dry roads as it may reduce the grip. These tyres are better suited to roads with water and puddles. While you’re at making the tread decisions, make sure you look at the compound of the tyre as well. The soft compound is said to provide better grip as opposed to the hard one, even though it may wear out soon.
Avoid mix and match
Try to stick to the recommendation of your manufacturer for the kind of tyres required for your bike. Do not mix radial and bias-ply tyres. When in doubt, consult your trusted mechanic or dealer. In any event that you have to mix tyres them make sure that you place radial tyres at the rear. Do remember that this is a risk that is not be taken unless the manufacturer recommends so.
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While we're at it, let us advise you a little on the tubeless and tube-type tyres. Make sure you don’t ride your bike with a tube in a tubeless tyre unless it is an emergency. This can damage your tyre and you may be risking accidents.
Also know the make of your motorbike well. Don’t use tubeless tyres in the rims of tube-type tyres and vice versa. The rims are designed specifically for the tyres. Any modification against the recommendation of the manufacturer can damage your vehicle and endanger your life as well.
That said, a good tyre is a must for a satisfying ride through the streets and into the sunset. Visit a bike tyre shop today to buy the perfect match.
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