Tips and advice for Motorcycle tires

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How to choose the right tyres for motorcycles

Tyres for motorcycles must be chosen according to the right criteria to ensure optimal performance and safety. What are these criteria? That's what we propose you to discover in our guide.

If you have a scooter, please see our article on scooter tyres.

Contents of the article:

• 1- Usage and performance
• 2 - Dimensions

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How to read the motorcycle tyre size

The motorcycle tyre size is indicated on its sidewall. But how do you figure out this sequence of numbers and letters? Find out in this article.

Contents of the article:

• Motorcycle tyre size explained
• What is the difference between radial, bias and bias belted motorcycle tyres?
• Motorcycle tyre size for road use
• Motorcycle tyre size for off-road use
• Enduro and Motocross tyre sizes
• Motorcycle tyre size for track use
• What about retro motorbike tyre sizes?

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Motorcycle tyre pressure guide

For reasons of safety and in order to optimise the life expectancy of any tyre it is essential to ensure that it is correctly inflated at all times. Running with correctly inflated tyres in accordance with the tyre manufacturer's recommendations also makes a significant contribution to straight-line and cornering handling, including under braking and at low speeds. Running under-inflated tyres can lead to premature wear and irreversible damage, and greatly increases the risk of tyre creep or the possibility of unseating the tyre, even when using rim locks.

To find out everything you need to know about tyre pressure for on road, off road and on track motorbike, read our guide.

Contents of the article:

• General motorcycle tyre pressure recommendations
• Off road motorcycle tyre pressure
• On track motorcycle tyre pressure

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Motorcycle tyre wear: when to change my motorcycle tyres?

Motorcycle tyre wear, bulges, deformation, punctures… If your tyres are marked by wear or impact, is it already necessary to change them? Read our tips and find out what warning signs to look out for to stay safe.

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How to change a motorcycle tyre

This tutorial shows you how to change a motocross tyre or an off-road motorcycle tyre for any other activity (Enduro, Trial, Rally raid, Cross Country).

Please note that it is not recommended to change a motorcycle tyre for road use by yourself as it is a more complex procedure that requires wheel balancing. If you want to change a road tyre, please contact a professional. You can find a professional near you here.

Contents of the article:

Accessories for changing your motorcycle tyre
1 - How to change a motorcycle tyre if you have an inner tube
2 - How to change a motorcycle tyre if you have the MICHELIN Bib MousseTM
Why choose the MICHELIN Bib MousseTM instead of an inner tube?

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