All manufacturers extend a lot of research, time, and money into ensuring that every motorcycle rolling out of their factory boasts a fine set of tires. The decision to pick a specific set of tires for a motorcycle is arrived upon based on the use case of the vehicle, along with years of experience and data. Sometimes, however, a rider’s specific requirements or the prevailing riding conditions may be different from what the bike manufacturer designed the model for. In such cases, a replacement tire preferred by the rider may differ in character from what came in as a stock fitment. Whenever such a situation arises, a motorcycle owner would do well to understand all the basics about a tire to ensure that the replacement tire matches his requirements well. Easy as it might sound at first, it can be a daunting task to really understand your needs and make the right choice. It is also a matter of safety, as choosing the wrong tire for your specific riding requirements might end up doing more harm than good, even if it’s the most expensive tire set that you bought. 

There are a lot of technical terms and variables that you need to keep in mind as you decide to replace your motorcycle tire with a choice other than the one recommended by the manufacturer. To make it simple, in this article, we will try to explain what all components a tire is made of the different varieties available, and other basics you need to acquaint yourself with before you pick the replacement rubber. Let’s get going with this.