It doesn't matter how good your bike is or how good you are: If your bike's tyres aren't in good condition, you've got it figured out! Here are the 10 most common questions you need to know about choosing, caring for and getting the most out of your tyres... 1. Is pressure so important? Surely more than one person will be thinking "how annoying with the pressure". Yes, it is. Because correct pressure is the main key to tyre performance, as it is the air that supports the weight of the bike. 2. Do motorcycle tyres wear out faster than car tyres? Undoubtedly, yes. For two reasons. First, as we saw at the beginning, they have very little rubber in contact with the ground. When they lose their profile or become "staggered" it is difficult to tilt the bike and then it "falls". On the other hand, motorcycles offer performance that is superior to the average car, especially in the power-to-weight ratio. All of this causes greater wear on motorcycles. 3. Are tyres with a higher speed rating better? Very easy, if you don't need them, no. The manufacturer indicates the most suitable tyre for its model, in order to achieve good performance and durability. If you mount a tyre with a higher speed rating and your motorcycle does not reach that speed, what's the point? It may be softer and last less. 4. Can I put wider tyres on my motorcycle? This fashion for cars has spread to motorcycles. There are times when it is possible, since some manufacturers offer the option of mounting tyres of different widths. This would be the only legal way, since, otherwise, it is a modification that should only be carried out following the administrative procedures through an ITV inspection, that is, it must be reflected in the motorcycle's documentation. A mess. And, do you think your motorcycle will go better? 5. Will my motorcycle go better with wider tyres? An increase in width and diameter have effects on the stability and, above all, on the handling of the motorcycle. You'll notice this because you'll need to make more effort to lean the bike when cornering. The main goal is usually to get a bigger contact patch on more powerful bikes. But make sure that the rim allows for the new tire size and that nothing rubs against other parts of the bike such as the swingarm or mudguard. 6. Can I get less wear on my tires? Yes. There are three recipes: Smoothness, smoothness, smoothness. Hard braking wears out the tires, but above all acceleration and riding fast on the highway, especially on heavy bikes. You know, respect the speed limits, avoid sudden acceleration and keep the recommended pressure. 7. How can I avoid uneven wear? Actually, on a bike that you use on the street, avoid staggering the central surface. On cars you have a defense that you don't have on a motorcycle: rotate the position of the tires to compensate for it. But on a motorcycle you can't put the front one back and vice versa... can you imagine? Well, on old Vespas, yes. 8. Should you run in new tyres? Yes!!! Of course you should. There are two aspects to consider. One, at least in the first 200 km, do not try to reach very steep angles of inclination because it is true that the first layer may have some preservative product on it or be somewhat drier. And then, and more importantly, get used to the new tyres. The tyres contribute decisively to the behaviour of a motorcycle and a different contact patch with greater or lesser rigidity makes you feel the motorcycle “different”: Get used to it, get to know your tyres before using them. 9. Can a punctured tyre be repaired? If it is a puncture, yes. But if there is tearing of the internal fibres or cuts, for your safety, change the wheel. In fact, manufacturers only repair punctures of small proportions and always have it carried out by a specialist. Quick repair kits are only useful to get you to the nearest workshop and are never a definitive solution. There are even tyre brands that advise against going over 130 km/h with a tyre repaired with a patch. In other words, speed guidelines lose their validity. Watch out for this! 10. Can tyres be cleaned? Yes, but don't overdo it. The shampoo you use to wash your bike works, but don't use dishwashers or aggressive products or grease removers. I clean the sides that don't touch the ground with dashboard polish, but never the tread, which is sacred. Conclusion. In this video we have tried to clarify all your doubts about tyres. If we have forgotten something, that's what the comment box is for.