How Much Do Two Yamaha Dirt Bike Tires Cost?
When shopping for Yamaha dirt bike tires, you need to be aware of the types, brands and placement on the motorcycle. The price of the tire will have depend a lot on these factors. If you are using your dirt bike for racing, you will obviously need a high performance tire that will cost more than someone who is using their dirt bike for sheer enjoyment of riding.
The front and rear tire are also big factors in the price. Each tire has different characteristics that determine how your Yamaha handles and performs. The first thing to consider when buying a tire is to decide how you are you are going to use your bike.
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Types
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The price of tires depends on the type of tire you are looking for. Dirt bike tires fall into the following major categories: dual sport, motocross, off-road, sand and super moto. Most types have the same brands of tires except for the sand and super moto categories. These types of tires have special brands. This is why determining how you'll use your Yamaha is important.
Brands
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Each type of motorcycle tire for Yamahas offers several brands. Kenda tires are very common as a dual sport tire. Dunlop tires are common for motocross riders. Sand tires have a few makers -- Kinga and Cheng Shin. Kinga also makes a mud tire for all-terrain vehicles. Cheng Shin also have off-road motorcycle tires. In case you're wondering, off-road motorcycles and dirt bikes are not the same thing.
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Prices
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Tire prices for Yamaha motorcycles vary widely, depending upon their use:
Dual sport: Highest, $242.95; lowest, $23.95;
Motocross: Highest, $210.95; lowest, $29.95;
Off-road: Highest, $179.95; lowest, $9.99;
Sand: Highest, $114.95; lowest, $36.99; and
Super moto: Highest, $157.37; lowest, $131.07
Tread Style
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Beyond the proper size, take into account tread style when buying a tire for your Yamaha.
If you are looking use your bike for off-road use, get a tread style that is big and aggressive, meaning the tread has big knobs with sharp angles. The angles provide better grip in terrains.
For dry conditions, get tires where the knobs are close together. For wet and muddy conditions, you'll want tires with tall lugs so you get optimal traction.
Considerations
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To make sure you are buying the right tire for your budget and your Yamaha, consider talking to a specialist. Most dealerships should have someone experienced enough to help you buy the correct tire. If you talk to a specialist, remember they are going to steer you toward the most expensive tire. If you're working within a budget, tell them that.
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