When should you change my motorcycle tyres
by Admin
Posted on 07-07-2022 02:00 PM
When should I change my motorcycle tyres?
Friday, 22 may 2020, 11:38
ensuring your motorcycle's tyres are in good condition is critical for maintaining grip - and staying safe on the road. So how do you know when to change your
bike
's tyres?.
The age of the tyre is a big factor in terms of motorbike tyre replacement. Typically, a tyre manufacturer will likely recommend that most tyres should be changed every five years, if not before. The lifespan and longevity of your motorcycle tyres can also be determined from the quality of the material, such as whether they are premium or budget tyres. Premium tyres are likely to improve the lifespan of your tyres, whereas budget tyres are likely to decrease it. Unsure when the tyre was manufactured? the date of manufacturing can be found on the tyre itself - look out for a four-digit number.
By dan netting a very common question that comes up in the track day world is when should you replace track day tyres? this question is born out of fear of old rubber causing a crash by suddenly giving up and losing all of its grip. This fear in turn has people throwing away good part worn tyres when they’re still perfectly usable, just because someone said a new or part worn scrub tyre will only last a couple of days. Obviously different factors come into play when talking about when to change motorcycle tyres, such as the riders pace (a super fast rider will get through rubber much quicker than an novice level rider for example), suspension set up, tyre pressures used, and how kind your right hand is to the tyres – along with other factors like tyre wear patterns.
There are different factors that determine when to change motorcycle tyres, such as the riders speed (if you ride fast, the rubber of the tyres will get worn out faster), tyre pressures and suspension, to name a few. Tyre wear patterns also have a role to play. You can read about tyre wear patterns here.
Your safety comes first: Check your tyres
Tyres in poor condition can ruin your vehicle's performance and even endanger your safety or that of your loved ones. It is recommended that you do a weekly inspection to check:
the state of the tyres
the depth of the treads
any damage due to impacts or any sign of unusual wear and check your tyre pressure twice a month. When in doubt, always ask for expert advice!.
1. The tyre has a puncture
I’ve been told that the legal minimum tread limit is 1mm. Should i let the tread go this low or should i change the tyre sooner? i don’t race my bike, it’s only used on a and b-roads with very little motorway use. I have checked the tread tonight and i have 1. 6mm of tread left, i just don’t know if i should let the tread go right down. Andrew1608, mcn forums once a bike tyre has got down to a tread depth of less than 2mm the lovely rounded profile has probably flattened out considerably and you’ll notice it in the handling.