I’ve seen thousands of UA-cam videos, many of which are MC related. This is one of the best, most informative I have seen. Really nice job!!! Thank you!
talking about how a tire performs in the wet, though its true more grooves will channel more water but you hv lesser contact patch on the road which gives lesser grip and the compound plays a part too, like silica. Angel GT has 100% silica in the front if im not mistaken. I used to ride on a tire with hell of a grooves on it, very gud in the dry i can lean all the way down but very poor in the wet. everytime i brake the wheel starts to lock and also i dont inflate my tyre according to the sidewall, usually i'll go 2psi lower than recomended for more contact patch.
By the way, at the 6:25 mark the TWI mark on the tire is worth mentioning. It indicates the location of the Tread Wear Indicator. Sometimes they'll use a small triangle icon instead.
Nice mention, HorizonsUnlimited. There are several additional sidewall features that we didn't cover which bear valuable info. Thanks for chiming in. - jc
I hate that my bike has very few options for a 70/30 or 60/40 tires ! I hate that there are very few tires left in stock and i also hate that i have to pay for 340€ for tires that will last 2-2,5 years !! At my size (160/60/17) are the pirelli mt 60 Are there any other options in this category, since they're at 340€ the set ?!!
great video. I ride my street bike on very soft roads, it keeps drifting due to the light surface. What tire type is better to get more grip on those soft street roads where I can do wheelies without keep spinning the tires.
+Zaid Sern What tires are you currently running?. Most 90/10 street/track sport bike tires are primarily geared towards performance and work well. Michelin Pilot Power 3, Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, Metzeler Sportech RR and the Dunlop Sportmax Q3 are our favorites. Hope this helps! - RH
I just bought a RFZ 125cc with 17" front and 14" back and want to convert it to a supermoto but can't really tell which tires i need. my back is a 90/100-14" but i can't find a street tire the same size
I have Yamaha Mt 09 2017 and wanna get those fancy dual tyres but most of my driving is roads. But just fancying having that aggressive look to bike with Enduro look tyres. Plus I live in U.K. which is famous for its weather unpredictability. So need suggestions for best ones out there in terms of fitment, price point , weather and driving conditions. Thanx in advance REPLY
This Video is very informative! Thank you so much. 1 question though, is it wise to combine a different streets bike tire for the front and back? For instance, the back tire is leaning towards mileage for everyday use while the front tire focuses more on grip (softer rubber but with lots of groves for wet performance). Will this different combination of different tires helps balance up performance during wet and dry performance?
I would recommend running the same tire rather than a combination of two. It sounds like you are looking for a good all around tire, give us a call we would love to help you find the best one for your bike! -Kaitlyn www.motorcycle-superstore.com/8/mngr/contact-us.aspx
what would be a good tire for a ninja 500r that i want to get som good leans in on corners, but has to also go on some gravel and dirt from time to time? will a dual sport tire corner hard and let me get some good leaning in?
I was wondering if you could help me with some advice. Im looking to buy a supermoto, so I wonder which tyre to buy. Mostly I want street performance, but I want an option to ride on to some gravels, forest road with my friend (motocross). I dont know if switching rims and tyres will do the trick I wish to have it ready all the time. There is little informations out there.. thx
Hi tvs star city two wheeler in India. which one you suggest tube or tubeless that is not the matter mileage and grip I need. pls help me I am confused.
Who the fuck could dislike this video? Why, people? This person spent probably more than 14 minutes of his life trying to explain idiots (like myself) how not to get killed and you hate his guts for that? What about forecast? You dislike that too? Wow! It amazes me...
can you use adventure touring dual purpose tires on a street bike (we have horrible roads where i live) like the Metzeler Tourance? what kind of dual sport tires can i use if i have 110/70 17 and 150/70 17 sizing on my bike.
Marce Z Yes, it is possible to use ADV/DS tires on your street bike. Basically if you can find a matching size then it will work. However, I say this with a big dose of caution. You need to be mindful of speed and load ratings. If you utilize a tire that has lower ratings than your machine is designed for, tire troubles and potential harm are on the horizon. The good news is that many tires are rated far above what "normal" daily riding calls for. If the replacement tires are capable of handling the type of riding that you do on a regular basis, then it's up to you to make that decision. I know a guy who runs a 19-inch rear motocross tires on his BMW GS1200 front wheel because it fits. He loves it. But obviously it's a great example of how there needs to be some serious common sense and caution when making your tire choices. Here is a link to our Adventure/Dual Sport tires page. Use the Tire Finder at the top, punch in your sizes and it will give you all the options available. www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1039091/d/adventure-touring-tires Good luck. - jc
glitterymist It depends on what type of terrain you are riding. Generally speaking 12-14 psi in the rear is a good range and 12-18 psi in the front. You'll want to go with higher psi for high-speed or rocky terrain to help prevent flats and damaged rims. There is a bit of personal feel as well. I run 12 psi front and rear for my bikes when I ride woods or MX. - jc
hey if anyone can help i brought a ktm lc2 for light off road use but its on slicks what size are the knobbly tyres i need any help would be appreciated
We would love to help you find the right tires for your new bike! Give us a call, you can find our contact information here: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/8/mngr/contact-us.aspx
+Kostiantyn Grygoriu You could fit a 200 on your rear tire, but there are only a few reasons or situations where you would want to. We recommend the stock tire size!
+PSTACKS_ GAMING If the 17" front is a 90/90 you could run one of these: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/123/mngr/motorcycle-tires.aspx?N=4294963721+4294963526+4294963677&source=tire-picker
great support load index and speed capacity and what is the life of tyre we c lot of advertisement but carried ill proof method of showing a good tyre needs nothing but when comes to show they almost fail to give attention wht for do we purchase the tyre , what do kind of necessity we keep engaging them mostly two wheeler tyre recent times get more damage how often do we understand front tyres vs back tyres how a person look for that fat or medium size person usage for personal and use at office or to use as blue scholar jobs wht kind of tyre we always look highly un acceptable but the manufactures making tyres do the engineers really concern about what kind of roads did the tyres are imported when it imported lot of asian countries
+SANTA MUERTE You will need to get wider wheels to fit the wider tires. We sell complete supermoto wheels: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/25319/i/warp-9-complete-rear-supermoto-wheel
17in + (2(0.5*190)/25.4)=24.48in 17in + (2(0.5*200)/25.4)=24.87in 17in + (2(0.55*200)/25.4)=25.66in from the calcs above the tires you want are with 1.5in above the OEM tire spec. This should be alright. Just check for fitment issues
If you had a 130/70/17 rear tyre; can you pick any tyre which fits the 17 inch rim providing it doesnt hit your swingarm if you are looking ti go up insize eg 190/65/17 would fit and not come into contact with the swingarm would this be okay or is there other information why you wouldnt want to do this?
Great question, luke cooper. Watching for clearance issues is definitely one of the concerns. This goes for the swingarm and anything else that might come into contact such as a mudguard or license plate. You will also want to verify that the wider tire will fit on your rim width. It's possible that the tire will not seat properly. You can look for that information on tire manufacturer websites. Also, the speed rating and load index must be equal or higher than your stock tire. Hope that helps, now go big or go home! - jc
Most tire manufacturers will list the rim size range that needs to be used with a particular sized tire. You cannot go silly wide on a narrow rim because that changes the tire tread profile. The next time you are in a shop, grab a tire and squeeze the rim beads together an inch narrower than the rim size that tire is meant for. You'll notice the edges of the tread are near vertical and end up being more part of the sidewall than the tread. The end result is you never get to use the tire over the full tread width.
Supposedly engineers were supposed to do their work and find what size tires work best on your machine, so think about that before you go too far off what it came with when it was new.
hi I have a yz125 2007 and I wanna make it road legal I need on/off road tyres what do u recommend I need to get in the uk. and I just need to make sure the rim size is the same correct?? please help if u can
+Saint PaintBall You definitely want to stick with the stock 80/100-21 and 100/90-19 tires. The Michelin AC10 Enduro MX tires are off-road capable, and DOT approved. If you want an aggressive, street legal tire, the Kenda 760 track master 2 are DOT approved but are very off-road oriented. Unfortunately we don't ship tires to the UK, but I hope this helps - RH
+Motorcycle Superstore hi thanks for the reply I manage to find ac10 in the UK thanks for the help. can u do a video of basic maintance of the bike please many thanks
+PSTACKS_ GAMING You could run this tire. It's considered a scooter tire but would fit your rim: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/36508/i/irc-nr73-front---rear-scooter-tire
our road here is a Dual Sport like environment.. Mix with Uneven, with or without asphalt, unfinished construction, sometimes dusty, sometimes muddy or wet, too many cracks, and too many cracked motorist. Welcome to the hellish road ._.
MapleBalls Agreed. We do mention in the video that it's realistically more dirt biased. However, most websites, ours included, tend to call anything this aggressive a 50/50. It's just an informal industry standard. Not necessarily a good one, imo. - jc
I’ve seen thousands of UA-cam videos, many of which are MC related. This is one of the best, most informative I have seen. Really nice job!!! Thank you!
The best explanation on motorcycle tires I have ever seen. Thank you!
This is everything you need to know before buying tires, amazing my friend you saved me
Excellent video. Lots of info which of course is completely useful to know. THANK YOU !
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Appreciate your work. Got good insight and clarity. Being a biker this will always be handy whenever i ride in different conditions.
Thank you for the very helpful explanation. I got everything I need to know.
Shout out for the next blog. God bless.
-from Philippines
That has gotta be the best and most helpful informational video on UA-cam!! Well friggin' done..
+Monstaah Thanks! Glad it is useful for you. - jc
Indeed... can't agree more!
You're right..
Thanks a bunch..
awesome! Been looking for a video that breaks down what the tire sizes actually mean! Thank you for the upload!
I miss you Motorcycle Superstore!!!!!
God damn... been riding for 5 years (just commuting) and I've been looking for this information about tires for like forever.
Best information on tyres...
I am feeling myself an expert on tyres in my friends circle...
Thanks bro. The video was very helpful to decide which tire il be buying next for my 2019 CRF150L. Very informative video..
You have earned a sub. You guys have helped me the most with motorcycle tips, tricks, and buying guides!
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excellent video. very informative
This is the best video about tires. Thanks a lot.
talking about how a tire performs in the wet, though its true more grooves will channel more water but you hv lesser contact patch on the road which gives lesser grip and the compound plays a part too, like silica. Angel GT has 100% silica in the front if im not mistaken. I used to ride on a tire with hell of a grooves on it, very gud in the dry i can lean all the way down but very poor in the wet. everytime i brake the wheel starts to lock and also i dont inflate my tyre according to the sidewall, usually i'll go 2psi lower than recomended for more contact patch.
Thanks bro for lots of information
By the way, at the 6:25 mark the TWI mark on the tire is worth mentioning. It indicates the location of the Tread Wear Indicator. Sometimes they'll use a small triangle icon instead.
Nice mention, HorizonsUnlimited. There are several additional sidewall features that we didn't cover which bear valuable info. Thanks for chiming in. - jc
Thanks for a really informative video on tires!
Dude, your explanation is simply AWESOME.. 👌 Thanks a lot..
Great video, thank you! It just hit me how insane the sizing numbers are. 🤣
mm/% - inch. Who the H decided that was how to size tires? 😄
hi there,
what's a good tire for a Triumph Street Twin, urban use, with rainy cobble stone streets?
Thanks a lot
Very articulate
Very articulate , very informative, well done
Great review,learnt a lot and thanks for sharing
Much needed info thanks !
I hate that my bike has very few options for a 70/30 or 60/40 tires !
I hate that there are very few tires left in stock and i also hate that i have to pay for 340€ for tires that will last 2-2,5 years !!
At my size (160/60/17) are the pirelli mt 60
Are there any other options in this category, since they're at 340€ the set ?!!
most helpful and informational! kudos guys
Shashank Kowekar m
Lots of great information! Thanks!
If I have a moped and tire mark is "2 1/4 16"...now I know that 16 means diameter but what is "2 1/4"?
great video. I ride my street bike on very soft roads, it keeps drifting due to the light surface. What tire type is better to get more grip on those soft street roads where I can do wheelies without keep spinning the tires.
+Zaid Sern What tires are you currently running?. Most 90/10 street/track sport bike tires are primarily geared towards performance and work well. Michelin Pilot Power 3, Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, Metzeler Sportech RR and the Dunlop Sportmax Q3 are our favorites. Hope this helps! - RH
thanks..
i am looking tires for my 350cc RE...because i am tired off gravels (the small stones)...it causes big accidents...
so plz help me ...
Thanx
Can’t thank you enough, job well done.
good info tks.
The video is really helpful! Thanks a lot!
is there a tire that I can fit on a 26"x4" fat tire ebike?
I just bought a RFZ 125cc with 17" front and 14" back and want to convert it to a supermoto but can't really tell which tires i need. my back is a 90/100-14" but i can't find a street tire the same size
Do u have 3.25-16 bike tyre for front wheel
Thanks this was super infomative
I have Yamaha Mt 09 2017 and wanna get those fancy dual tyres but most of my driving is roads. But just fancying having that aggressive look to bike with Enduro look tyres. Plus I live in U.K. which is famous for its weather unpredictability. So need suggestions for best ones out there in terms of fitment, price point , weather and driving conditions. Thanx in advance
REPLY
Thank you. This is really helpful.
This Video is very informative! Thank you so much.
1 question though, is it wise to combine a different streets bike tire for the front and back?
For instance, the back tire is leaning towards mileage for everyday use while the front tire focuses more on grip (softer rubber but with lots of groves for wet performance).
Will this different combination of different tires helps balance up performance during wet and dry performance?
I would recommend running the same tire rather than a combination of two. It sounds like you are looking for a good all around tire, give us a call we would love to help you find the best one for your bike! -Kaitlyn www.motorcycle-superstore.com/8/mngr/contact-us.aspx
Cuz i want a little wider and a little taller not much so will it fit ?????
You are simply the BEST
I have a 2009 kx450f I'm trying to make a supermoto what size of tire should I buy
thanks..
i am looking tires for my 350cc RE...because i am tired off gravels (the small stones)...it causes big accidents...
so plz help me ...
what would be a good tire for a ninja 500r that i want to get som good leans in on corners, but has to also go on some gravel and dirt from time to time? will a dual sport tire corner hard and let me get some good leaning in?
I just got an Apollo dbx18 125cc. I want to put street tires on it. Do i have to change rims also or can i just get ones thatll fit it.
What tyre is that in the middle at 12:26 ?
I use a Duke 200 and I want to change my tires to a hav a good grip on wet street conditions with a decent mileage . can u suggest me any?
I was wondering if you could help me with some advice. Im looking to buy a supermoto, so I wonder which tyre to buy. Mostly I want street performance, but I want an option to ride on to some gravels, forest road with my friend (motocross). I dont know if switching rims and tyres will do the trick I wish to have it ready all the time. There is little informations out there.. thx
Hi tvs star city two wheeler in India. which one you suggest tube or tubeless that is not the matter mileage and grip I need. pls help me I am confused.
Bro, I am using Apachi RTR 150cc. Its Rear wheel 110/80x17'' But Can i use 120/80x17'' for my bike?? If use then can i face any problem??
Great education!
thanks for the tips
what number of tyre will be suitable for honda 125 cafe racer style
A lot of useful informations, well done!
thanks bro..very helpful.
Thank you very much.
Good info
is it safe to bank with dual sport tires?
How much each
Very very well done!!!
what it's is size pair rim for motard modified jumper
Excellent!
Nice video well done.
Who the fuck could dislike this video? Why, people? This person spent probably more than 14 minutes of his life trying to explain idiots (like myself) how not to get killed and you hate his guts for that? What about forecast? You dislike that too? Wow! It amazes me...
Thank you! Now, if you could do a video for tractor tires........Really! Tractor tires are the BIG Mystery.
Thank you.
very informative
excellent
can you use adventure touring dual purpose tires on a street bike (we have horrible roads where i live) like the Metzeler Tourance? what kind of dual sport tires can i use if i have 110/70 17 and 150/70 17 sizing on my bike.
Marce Z Yes, it is possible to use ADV/DS tires on your street bike. Basically if you can find a matching size then it will work. However, I say this with a big dose of caution. You need to be mindful of speed and load ratings. If you utilize a tire that has lower ratings than your machine is designed for, tire troubles and potential harm are on the horizon. The good news is that many tires are rated far above what "normal" daily riding calls for. If the replacement tires are capable of handling the type of riding that you do on a regular basis, then it's up to you to make that decision. I know a guy who runs a 19-inch rear motocross tires on his BMW GS1200 front wheel because it fits. He loves it. But obviously it's a great example of how there needs to be some serious common sense and caution when making your tire choices.
Here is a link to our Adventure/Dual Sport tires page. Use the Tire Finder at the top, punch in your sizes and it will give you all the options available.
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1039091/d/adventure-touring-tires
Good luck. - jc
thanks
tnx 4 d info ..ur a really big help ^_^
Great video
thank you very helpful
all my max psi rating and etc are worn off :| no idea what psi should be in my dirt bike
glitterymist It depends on what type of terrain you are riding. Generally speaking 12-14 psi in the rear is a good range and 12-18 psi in the front. You'll want to go with higher psi for high-speed or rocky terrain to help prevent flats and damaged rims. There is a bit of personal feel as well. I run 12 psi front and rear for my bikes when I ride woods or MX. - jc
hey if anyone can help i brought a ktm lc2 for light off road use but its on slicks what size are the knobbly tyres i need any help would be appreciated
We would love to help you find the right tires for your new bike! Give us a call, you can find our contact information here: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/8/mngr/contact-us.aspx
hey guys
cbr 1000 rr the tire is 190/....
is posibel to chenge for 200/...
is that a probleem ?
+Kostiantyn Grygoriu You could fit a 200 on your rear tire, but there are only a few reasons or situations where you would want to. We recommend the stock tire size!
I'm enlightened
Thank you :)
so what would i run on the front because the fronts a 17 I couldn't find anything 17 the wasn't wider than the back
+PSTACKS_ GAMING If the 17" front is a 90/90 you could run one of these: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/123/mngr/motorcycle-tires.aspx?N=4294963721+4294963526+4294963677&source=tire-picker
useful.thnx
great support load index and speed capacity and what is the life of tyre
we c lot of advertisement but carried ill proof method of showing a good tyre needs nothing but when comes to show
they almost fail to give attention wht for do we purchase the tyre , what do kind of necessity
we keep engaging them mostly two wheeler tyre recent times get more damage
how often do we understand
front tyres vs back tyres
how a person look for that fat or medium size person usage for personal and use at office or to use as blue scholar jobs wht kind of tyre
we always look highly un acceptable
but the manufactures making tyres do the engineers really concern about what kind of roads did the tyres are imported when it imported lot of asian countries
am a new rider i have a drz400s model..what will i need to put street tires on it like he sm model
+SANTA MUERTE You will need to get wider wheels to fit the wider tires. We sell complete supermoto wheels: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/25319/i/warp-9-complete-rear-supermoto-wheel
Can you tell me what brand tire is the 90-10 dual sport tire ?
No problem, John Grijalva. That's the Metzeler Tourance. Here are the details - www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5381/i/metzeler-tourance-rear-tire - jc
Cheers bro
What about rim width for tires i have 190/50 17 rear rim 17x6 can i do a 200/50or5517
17in + (2(0.5*190)/25.4)=24.48in
17in + (2(0.5*200)/25.4)=24.87in
17in + (2(0.55*200)/25.4)=25.66in
from the calcs above the tires you want are with 1.5in above the OEM tire spec. This should be alright. Just check for fitment issues
If you had a 130/70/17 rear tyre; can you pick any tyre which fits the 17 inch rim providing it doesnt hit your swingarm if you are looking ti go up insize eg 190/65/17 would fit and not come into contact with the swingarm would this be okay or is there other information why you wouldnt want to do this?
Great question, luke cooper. Watching for clearance issues is definitely one of the concerns. This goes for the swingarm and anything else that might come into contact such as a mudguard or license plate. You will also want to verify that the wider tire will fit on your rim width. It's possible that the tire will not seat properly. You can look for that information on tire manufacturer websites. Also, the speed rating and load index must be equal or higher than your stock tire. Hope that helps, now go big or go home! - jc
Great info :] thank you :]
Most tire manufacturers will list the rim size range that needs to be used with a particular sized tire. You cannot go silly wide on a narrow rim because that changes the tire tread profile. The next time you are in a shop, grab a tire and squeeze the rim beads together an inch narrower than the rim size that tire is meant for. You'll notice the edges of the tread are near vertical and end up being more part of the sidewall than the tread. The end result is you never get to use the tire over the full tread width.
Supposedly engineers were supposed to do their work and find what size tires work best on your machine, so think about that before you go too far off what it came with when it was new.
hi I have a yz125 2007 and I wanna make it road legal I need on/off road tyres what do u recommend I need to get in the uk. and I just need to make sure the rim size is the same correct?? please help if u can
+Saint PaintBall You definitely want to stick with the stock 80/100-21 and 100/90-19 tires. The Michelin AC10 Enduro MX tires are off-road capable, and DOT approved. If you want an aggressive, street legal tire, the Kenda 760 track master 2 are DOT approved but are very off-road oriented. Unfortunately we don't ship tires to the UK, but I hope this helps - RH
+Motorcycle Superstore hi thanks for the reply I manage to find ac10 in the UK thanks for the help. can u do a video of basic maintance of the bike please many thanks
is it possible to find street tires for my dirtbike tire size is 90/90 14
+PSTACKS_ GAMING You could run this tire. It's considered a scooter tire but would fit your rim: www.motorcycle-superstore.com/36508/i/irc-nr73-front---rear-scooter-tire
thank you :) usefull information and pleasant way
Sure wish that street bike tires had the depth of tread the dirt bike tires do.
Play at 0.75 play speed if you are having a hard time catching up on what he is talking about. 😁👍
Tu bro
our road here is a Dual Sport like environment.. Mix with Uneven, with or without asphalt, unfinished construction, sometimes dusty, sometimes muddy or wet, too many cracks, and too many cracked motorist. Welcome to the hellish road ._.
sizes explained 5:02
13:00 That is NOT a 50/50 tire... If it is street legal then it is 10 / 90
MapleBalls Agreed. We do mention in the video that it's realistically more dirt biased. However, most websites, ours included, tend to call anything this aggressive a 50/50. It's just an informal industry standard. Not necessarily a good one, imo. - jc
Good information but maybe should cut down on the caffeine. Wow, he talks fast. Reminds me of those old FedEx commercials.
Turn down the playback speed
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