Checking general tyre condition
While adjusting your motorbike tyre pressure, take the opportunity to check their general condition, making sure specifically:
- that they aren’t damaged (bulges, tears, etc.),
- that they haven’t been punctured by a nail or screw.
If you find one or more of these anomalies, we recommend that you visit a professional. For more information, read our article "Is my tyre repairable?"
Checking wear
Wear is inevitable for any tyre. By setting tyres to the recommended pressure, you will maximise tyre life: regular, normal wear will allow you to ride without compromising tyre performance until they reach the wear threshold, when they need to be replaced.
When checking tyres, make sure:
- that there is no abnormal or irregular wear on the tyres,
- that the wear indicators have not reached the limit.
If there is any abnormal or irregular wear, seek professional assistance to get a qualified opinion on the condition of your tyres.
If there is severe wear (wear indicators have reached their limit for road and/or track legal tyres, or performance is reduced for other uses), you’ll need to replace your tyre.
Note that a uniform front/rear fitting is recommended, which would mean replacing both tyres. If replacing just one tyre, we advise that you choose one from the same range. In any scenario, whether replacing one or two tyres, always respect sizes as well as the load and speed ratings approved by the manufacturer.
Checking balance weights
Wheel balancing is done when tyres are fitted. When a professional fits your motorcycle with one or two tyres, they may have to place weights on your wheels to ensure vibration-free riding.
Inspecting tyres is also the time to check that the balance weights are still in place. If they are not, contact a professional so that they can rebalance them.