The tire is the only point of contact between your motorcycle and the road on which we travel. A good set of tires warns us against loss of grip, gives us more traction in corners, and most importantly ensures excellent water drainage even when it rains heavily. Of course, a tire can puncture, tear, and wear over time, as it is an element both important and vulnerable. This is why, to maintain our driving safety, we must first take care of the tires, much like in the case of motorcycle tires.
The concept of tire safety
86% of participants in a survey on the importance of motorcycle tires stated that they consider tires essential for safety purposes, while 79% say they check the pressure at least once a month. However, there is a 2% of people who never worry about the condition of their tires and their motorcycle, similar to those who ride motorcycles or scooters in the city: nearly 14% of motorcyclists check the pressure only twice a year. This means that, even though it is a small proportion, there are motorcyclists who do not take care of their motorcycle and thus risk encountering problems during their rides, because the stability of the vehicle depends primarily on the tires.
A solid and durable tread doesn’t interest many people
Safety yes, but with passion. We are dealing with an adult audience, but also passionate and very sporty. Most drivers prefer to have good grip (58%), rather than long-lasting durability (14%). The growing passion for motorcycles seems to affect only a quarter of the participants: 22% of motorcyclists buy tires mainly for their performance on wet surfaces, while 3% purchase them for the degree of comfort they can provide.
Tires are not affected by the crisis
Only 1 in 100 people is willing to choose cheap tires to save money. The remaining 99% assert that you should not skimp on tires (62%), and in any case, you should choose only products offered by the top 4-5 brands (37%). In general, it’s noteworthy that 33% of motorcyclists prefer to change tires when they reach the legal limit (i.e., at 1 mm of tread height), but there are many more (60%) who change the tires when they reach 50% of their theoretical wear, or when the motorcycle or scooter becomes slightly harder to drive and less stable than usual. Thus, despite the crisis, it is quite true that tires are a priority for many motorcyclists, as it’s thanks to their performance that the motorcycle can take them anywhere.
