ThiS whaT moTorcYcliSTS ShoUld PaY aTTEnTion To whEn carinG for ThEir BikE TirES

(djd). Enjoy the feeling of freedom in the saddle, leaving everyday life farther behind with every kilometer of road: Passionate motorcyclists love this feeling. With all the thirst for adventure, of course, safety must not be neglected. Bikers take care of that by regularly maintaining and caring for their bikes and regularly keeping a watchful eye on the brakes, lights and tires. After all, the rubber should ensure a good grip in every situation and should therefore always be in a very good condition.

PRoVIDE FoR NEw TIRES IN TIME

There is hardly anything better for bikers than a day tour with friends, where you share special moments. Good tires combine driving pleasure with safety and comfort. In general, tires may be driven until the legal wear limit of 1.6 millimeters tread depth is reached or signs of aging become visible. Anyone who has his motorcycle tires checked by a specialist once a year after five years and replaces the tires after a maximum of seven years is on the safe side. With a change, motorcyclists also benefit from the latest advances in tread design, raw materials and tire construction, among other things. The Michelin Road 6 series, for example, combines improved properties with a very good wet grip as well as advantages in terms of mileage, comfort and handling. The sports touring tires are equally suitable for roadsters, large duros, sports motorcycles and touring machines. A GT variant is also available especially for large and heavy touring machines.

TIPS FoR REGULAR TIRE CARE

Today's motorcycle tires no longer have to be brought up to temperature before a tour because the rubber compounds reinforced with silica help to achieve a high level of cold grip. A short start-up is only recommended for new rubbers in order to roughen the surface a bit. In addition, Michelin recommends checking the inflation pressure at least every 14 days when the tires are cold. After extensive tours, a little care is required to keep tires and rims clean. Constant contact with oil, petrol, solvents and chemicals should be avoided in any case. However, a brief treatment, for example removing a label with brake cleaner, will not damage the tire. Shampoo can also be used without hesitation - then rinse thoroughly with clear water. If you use a steam jet, you should keep the nozzle at least 15 centimeters away from the tires to avoid damage.