INTRODUCTION
Never underestimate the importance of having good, properly inflated tires on your motorcycle. The small contact patches provided by the front and rear tires are the motorcycle’s only source of traction. Deterioration of your tires’ condition can jeopardize this contact patch and bring a good ride to a quick end. Safe riding depends on selecting the right tires, inspecting and maintaining them, and replacing them as necessary.
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The information in this guide represents the collective knowledge of a number of motorcycle tire manufacturers, the U.S Tire Manufacturers Association, and Motorcycle Industry Council staff and is intended to be a useful resource for motorcyclists. This guide, however, cannot cover every possible example or aspect of tire usage. Consult the appropriate motorcycle or tire manufacturer for issues not addressed in this guide.