| This section will help you
underst& tire types, tire sizing, tire dimensions, service
descriptions, speed ratings & UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading). The
differences between Super Sport, Ultra High Performance Sport,
Touring/Sport Touring, & Cruiser Tires are also explained.
Also, underst& the markings on the
sidewall of a tire & how to interpret the vast amount of information
contained on the side of a tire. Included on the sidewall, & described
here, are speed ratings, service descriptions & UTQG information.
Remember, motorcycle tires should be ridden very cautiously for the
first 100 miles in order for the tread surface to be “Scuffed-In” &
work properly. Immediately after new tires are mounted, sudden
acceleration, maximum braking & hard cornering must be avoided. This
will allow the rider to adjust to the “feel” & handling
characteristics of the new tire & for the tire to be “Scuffed-In”
correctly in order to achieve the optimum amount of grip. |
