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Motorcycle Tyres Tips
by Maricon Williams Motorcycle tyres are oftentimes misunderstood. This is a saddening fact. They must be well-taken care of because they affect comfort, safety, handling as well as the entyre ride. We riders must be aware of the two types of tyre construction - the bias-ply and the radial. Cruisers, usually use bias-ply tyres. On the other hand, sport bikes use radials. Bias-ply has a round profile and high sidewalls while a radial tyre has a flatter profile and shorter sidewalls. In bias-ply, the carcass is made up of overlapping layers of nylon or rayon cords. The flexing action generates heat to result to a good grip. The disadvantage though of this construction is that it decreases performance and accelerates tyre wear when too much heat is generated. Radial tyre construction, however, got its name because its plies are running at a 90-degree angle. As oppose to the bias-ply, this construction reduces heat generation. As a result, tyres are cooler. The adverse effect though is that the sidewalls are easily flexed. Thus, the sidewalls are given a shorter profile. tyre pressure really matters to the tyres. Therefore, it has to be checked regularly. Aside from tyre construction, we must also be knowledgeable about tyre wear in relation to choosing tyres. Softer compounds are good in producing more traction however, they wear out quickly. Harder compounds have better wear but they may not cause a good grip. Moreover, OEM or aftermarket motorcycle parts manufacturers and distributors must consider dealing with effective grip coupled with longer mileage when it comes to tyres. This is of course to prolong the life of motorcycle tyres. One factor that can affect tyre wear is the rider's riding style. Aggressive riders usually have their front tyre to wear out faster than the rear. This is because they tend to brake late with mostly the front brake. In contrast, cruiser riders, normally wear out the rear tyre first. The reason is that they have more weight at the back of the bike. In order to know, when to change your tyres, you can do the 'penny test'. To do this, put a penny into a tyre groove with its head pointing down if you can see the top of the head of the person in the coin, well, its time to change tyres. It can be an indication that the tread depth has already reached 1/32 of an inch. Remember, new tyres will have a very different contact patch and lean-over edge. Have a feel of your new tyres. Yield a better and optimum road grip and find your edge in the riding community! About the Author Please visit Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts site at http://www.aftermarketmotorcyclepartsnow.com/AftermarketMotorcycleParts.html for comments and inquiries regarding this article.
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