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CHOOSE YOUR TIRES CROSS ET ENDURO
The essentials to know before choosing your tires
The choice is not always easy, a tire can be fantastic one weekend and turn into an uncontrollable "banana peel" the following week on a completely different type of circuit.
The choice must however take into account various parameters in order to guarantee driving safety and comfort. The cubic capacity, the weight of the pilot are also to be taken into consideration.
According to one report, a tire cross begins to lose effectiveness as soon as 30% wears out.
What are the characteristics of an all-terrain tire?
Le tyre cross has a reinforced tread structure. It has a sufficiently strong weave to provide maximum rigidity to the tyre. It also features sidewalls that use technology that improves tire behavior for high-speed sessions. For information, know that this technology improves resistance to perforation.
Le enduro tire looks like a tire cross but its spikes are less prominent. The tires Enduro END are approved for road use and offer several types of rubber to adapt to different terrains.
Tyre cross or enduro?
The practice of cross and enduro is different. The weight of the motorcycle is not the same and the enduro will be rather privileged in the steep paths.
The weight of the motorcycle changes and its use also, the enduro is indeed authorized on the asphalt even if it is necessary to take into account that an excessive use on the road will damage the tires of the motorcycle which are more designed for all terrain.
To choose a motorcycle tirecross in enduro, it will be necessary to choose quality tires, offering a better lifespan, better comfort on the road, which adapts best to your motorcycle.
Which rubber should you choose for your tyre?
On dry ground: hard rubber is preferred.
On wet ground: soft rubbers will be more suitable.
A tire not suited to the terrain will wear out faster than a tire designed for this type of terrain. Hard mixed tires are usable in the majority of cases. Only mud does not suit them.
Are your tires suitable for your motorcycle?
Many brands offer tires cross. Check the dimensions of the tires already mounted.
Choose quality tires that will satisfy you and provide ride comfort on the type of terrain you typically drive.
The best motorcycle tirecross is ultra-resistant and offers excellent traction as well as good height. These tires will be used to tackle rocky, sandy, muddy roads and steep trails. Thanks to the specific features of off-road motorcycle tires (direction of rotation, rubber hardness, types of foam bibs and rims), the best motorcycle tirecross maintains direct contact with the ground and can tackle any hostile surface while minimizing any risk of punctures thanks to the robustness of the cover.
What maintenance for your tire cross ?
To see the lifespan of your motorcycle tirescross last as long as possible, don’t forget to apply pressure to them regularly.
Par elsewhere, it is advisable to change the front tire as soon as one of its side studs is torn off. If necessary, the risk of falling during braking is multiplied.
Let's not forget that a motorcyclecross will often take sharp turns on slippery or unstable paths. Slipping can therefore quickly occur if there is no longer correct grip on the sides of the tyre.
Anti-puncture foam
Developed par Michelin and intended for tires cross and enduro, anti-puncture foams replace traditional inner tubes and thus avoid the risk of punctures. Lighter than reinforced inner tubes, they offer pressure equivalent to 0,9 bar which, with wear, can drop to around 0,5 psig. It is therefore not possible to adjust the tire pressure with this device, which may represent an inconvenience for some motorcyclists.
Warning : Also note that mounting with anti-puncture foam does not allow driving on public roads.
For more information, do not hesitate to refer to our guide on the anti-puncture foams.
Many brands of off-road motorcycle tires are available:
Conclusion
To practice motorcyclingcross safely and increase your chances of winning, good quality tires are among the essential motorcycle accessories. This equipment is essential for the good handling of your two-wheeler, car they are the ones that provide the connection with the ground.
In order to ensure optimal road comfort and greater durability, it is better to choose quality tires. In this domain, Bridgetson, Michelin, Vee Rubber, Dunlop, Pirelli remain references in the matter.
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