How to Read a Motorcycle Tire : Pro Tip

Shopping for motorcycle tires can be a bit confusing, but it doesn't have to be and all the information you need is right there on the side of your tire. We break down all the codes on the tire sidewall to make purchasing your next tire as easy as it should be. Things like size, weight ratings, load ratings and even the manufacture date are available right on your tire and will factor into how well your tires perform and ultimately how your motorcycle performs.

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[Chris-yyqc]

Perfect. Sunday morning. Coffee. New J&P Cycles Video. *sipp* ☕

[youngZXr]

I just bought a bunch of tools I'll need to change out my tires, (this will be my first time doing so) I've only been riding for 2 years and in the past; with my first bike, I have always taken it to a shop to be repaired. I'm on my second bike now and I want to start doing my own repairs to save me money. I wanted to say Thank you for sharing your knowledge about tires! I didn't know that about (5018) and what the red or yellow dot was for!

[sashahaleta]

Hell yeah!! I always learn something new watching these videos. Thanks again Patrick!!

[freddy]

Excellent info... Glad I purchased my tires from JP

[kylewho]

Nice quality and informative video, top notch amongst the other good bike channels 👍

[DonByron]

I didn't know about that red dot. Good info.

[Michael-sgwe]

Can I run a front directional on the rear? I bought two exact same tire sizes as my bike has now. But both say ROTATION:FRONT ... just curious. Thank you😊

[foxtrotwhiskey]

my tires are 10 years ols, still look great, no rot, cracks, no deformation, always garaged, do i still need to change the tires? i dont do extreme riding, only gentle cruises.

[lauweekiat]

5018 means the tyres were made on the 50th week in 2018; but there are only 48 weeks in a year right?

[billsmith]

I was was wondering about the tire pressures for M/C tires. Do you go by pressure labeled on the tire or maker of the bike/owners manual?

[buddycarrick]

My dunlop ae arrows go both ways. Which do i follow?

[jelicoe]

If I replace my worn out stock tires with new different tires that are not exactly the same size, do I still go by the motorcycle mfg.'s tire psi spec. or the new tire mfg.'s psi spec. (what is written on the tire)?

[toddboden]

Why didn't you say anything a out pressure?

[allgasnobrakes]

I’ve burned through 3 ShinkOs on my rear without even wearing out my front ShinkO at all!! Yeah, im about to mix and Match my Rear now…Cuz ShinkO’s Sucks Farts out of asses as far as quality goes!! 🤦‍♂️