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Buying Tires for a Motorcycle

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The motorcycle is a fast and effective means of transport. It can take you anywhere when vehicles are stuck in traffic. Statistics show that in some countries people prefer bikes to cars. The reason is simple – they are convenient and cheaper. As motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles, it is obvious that tires are one of the most important parts. In fact, this is the only part of any bike that has direct contact with the road. That is why tires must be of great quality and chosen in accordance with weather conditions.

Numerous people purchase used bikes because they are cheap. At the same time, it has certain risks. First, you do not know whether the vehicle has been damaged. Luckily, you can check it with the help of vin lookup. Second, you do not know for sure how old tires are. This should be checked at the service station. If the mechanic states that tires must be changed, hurry up.

Tire Types and Features

Once tires become worn out, you have to change them. Choosing tires can be a complicated task. You have to make choice based on various factors, including tire quality. One thing you need to remember that tires must be of excellent quality. It does not mean they should be extremely expensive. Another thing to take into consideration is riding conditions. Different roads require different types of tires with different compound and tread pattern.

Tire and its entirety are manufactured from the compound, which is basically the material. Tread refers to the rubber on its circumference that has direct contact with the surfaces. The tread consists of the crown of the tire and its shoulders. Tread pattern is also a special design that has channels and grooves for channeling water away from the contact patch. This prevents motorcycle tire from losing grip on the road in wet conditions.

Tyre tire tires

There are four basic types of tires: radial, tube type, bias-ply, and radial. Tube-type tires consist of the tire and tube with valve and rim. Tire manufacturing companies are working in direction of tubeless tires. Why? It is safer, as in case of a puncture, tube type tire are exposed to instant leakage. The tubeless tire does not lose air quickly, which allows getting to the nearest service station.

Tire Brands

Buying high-quality tires does not mean buying expensive tires. There excellent cheap motorcycle products that are characterized by great features. If you have extra money, you are free to buy premium tires. However, for everyday driving in a city, it is better to choose inexpensive tires manufactured by budget brands. Good news is that some premium companies own budget brands producing low-cost motorcycle tires of nearly the same quality.

If your budget is not limited and you prefer premium brands, Pirelli, Michelin, Continental, and Bridgestone are on the top of the list. Check moto manual to make sure, which size is needed for your vehicle.

Get the best tires for your motorcycle to feel safe and sound.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Bridgestone Adventurecross AX41S for scramblers

The rapid rise in factory scrambler models and custom scramblers has led to a whole new category of tyre and Bridgestone has joined in with their new Battlax Adventurecross AX41S model.

Based on their Battlax Adventurecross AX41 adventure tyre, the “S” in AX41S stands for “scrambler”.

It sports a different block and tread from the AX41 and comes in wider tyre sizes.

The Japanese manufacturer says the tyre is the result of “hours behind the drawing table”.

Scrambler tyres

So what is a scrambler tyre?

Basically it’s a cross between a road and dirt tyre, but with a low block, often wider dimensions and lower profiles than an adventure tyre.

It not only needs to have better dirt grip than normal road tyres, but also an attractive appearance on a road bike.

What it doesn’t need is the tough, puncture-resistant high profile of adventure tyres.

Scrambler riders often don’t head for the dirt, but also don’t turn back when the tarmac runs out.

Those scrambler riders who seek out the dirt will opt for adventure tyres and more dirt-oriented scramblers such as the Ducati’s Desert Sled and Triumph’s new Scrambler 1200 XE.

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Google and GoPro Adventurecross
Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

Bridgestone scrambles

The AX41S scrambler tyre adopts a single sport-touring compound on the front and a sport-touring compound in “3LC configuration” on the rear.

Bridgestone says this ensures a balance of wet and dry grip levels.

Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41S scrambler tyres

They say it has been developed for the road and make no mention of how it will go on the dirt. Although the above official photo shows a dirt road!

It looks fairly similar to other scrambler tyres on the market with a low-profile block, so it should handle smooth dirt roads quite well.

They claim the low block avoids “heel and toe wear” that is common when riding higher-block adventure tyres on the bitumen.

The AX41S should not only suit factory and custom scramblers, but also cafe racers.

Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41S scrambler tyres

SIZES/DESCRIPTION PRICE AVAILABLE
TYRE 120/70HR17 (58H) AX41S F Tbl $199.95 Now
TYRE 110/80HR18 (58H) AX41S F Tbl $189.95 Now
TYRE 120/70HR19 (60H) AX41S F Tbl $199.95 Now
TYRE 160/60HR17 (69H) AX41S R Tbl $279.95 Now
TYRE 170/60HR17 (72H) AX41S R Tbl $289.95 Now
TYRE 180/55HR17 (73H) AX41S R Tbl $299.95 Now

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Source: MotorbikeWriter.com