Choosing motorcycle tires
The main difference between motorcycle tires and car tires is that where a car loses traction and slides, a motorcycle is likely to fall, and therefore, the motorcyclist too. That's why it's essential to pay attention to tire replacement and not delay it.
Another reason to buy a new set of tires for your two-wheeled friend is that motorcycle tires of any brand are not produced in the Russian Federation.
Today, we've selected the strongest models for sport-touring motorcycles for you.
Perhaps the most interesting model today.
First of all, it's a novelty, and it's packed with the latest technologies.
- Lugs with variable geometry preserve the useful portion of the negative profile. The lugs, which increase towards the base, essentially expand as they wear, allowing for the removal of the maximum amount of water even at the limit of wear.
- The adaptive stiffness frame allows for confident and predictable motorcycle behavior, regardless of the tilt angle.
- The two-component rubber compound 2CT+ is also designed to provide reliable traction in turns due to the elastic rubber compound. At the same time, the rubber in the central part is more rigid to prevent intense wear when moving in a straight line.
Metzeler is rightfully considered one of the most balanced tires in terms of price and quality. The main advantage of the Roadtec 01 model is the tread pattern, which has differently directed grooves - short and long. Long grooves improve traction during acceleration, especially on wet surfaces. Short grooves prevent lateral displacement and increase the motorcycle's stability.
The two-component rubber compound with a high silica content also prevents intense wear of the central part of the tread due to straight-line movement.
Among motorcyclists, there are also many fans of DUNLOP tires. In particular, the RoadSmart line of tires is deservedly of interest to potential buyers.
The technologies of this tire are not taken out of nowhere. The long-standing success in world superbike championships has allowed the development team to come to an optimal composition of the MULTI-TREAD rubber compound. The complex structure of the rubber across the entire tread area allows for different operational properties at maximum tilt angles.
In addition, contact stability and maximum comfort have been achieved thanks to the jointless design of the belt in the design and production of the tire.
Of course, the RoadAttack 3 from Continental deserves attention as well. The special structure of the tread pattern allows for maximum safety in rainy weather, even at high tilt angles of the motorcycle. The EasyHandling technology speaks for itself - confident handling of the motorcycle is maintained despite the tilt angle.
The revolutionary TractionSkin technology is what the manufacturer calls the new tread structure with a micro-rough surface. The implementation of this solution is embodied through the use of special mold structures in which the tires are prepared. According to Continental experts, tire break-in is no longer needed. It's ready for maximum loads from the first meters of movement.
Also, among the manufacturer's promises, you can find high traction properties from the first to the last kilometer. This, besides Continental, is also claimed by Michelin.
Pirelli has extensive experience in designing tires for the SPORT-TOURING class. The Angel GT model is declared by the manufacturer as one of the most durable in terms of uneven wear of the center during long trips with maximum motorcycle loading.
At the same time, a high level of handling and safety is maintained, taking into account both wet and dry surfaces.
The tire also features a two-component rubber compound, which not only provides even wear but also high overall durability.