Things You'll Need:
- Size of tires on motorcycle
- Owner's manual
- Computer
- Telephone
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Step 1
All-weather street tireIdentify the type of riding you do. Most motorcycles are designed for a specific type of riding. The owner's manual specifies the type, not necessarily the brand, of tires recommended for your motorcycle. The recommendation might include features such as size, speed rating and tread design. However, within that recommendation, you might want to consider other features that will help you choose the right tire for your needs.
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Step 2
High-performance track-oriented rain tireDefine the conditions in which you ride. Do you ride in all-weather situations? You might want a tire designed for both dry and wet weather. Do you ride both on the street and the track? You could get a tire with less tread for better traction on the track but enough for legal use on the street in dry weather conditions. Do you ride both on and off road? Perhaps a DOT-approved tire with more aggressive tread would work best. Do you ride long distances on the highway? A high mileage, all weather tire might work best. Once you define the situations in which you plan to ride, you'll have a better idea of what type of tire will work best for you.
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Step 3
Off-road tireResearch available tire styles. All of the major motorcycle tire manufacturers have websites offering complete tire descriptions and sizes. Consider tire size, manufacturer specifications, the type of riding you do and the conditions in which you'll be riding when evaluating the available tires.
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Step 4
High-performance street tireCompare tires. Each manufacturer likely offers a tire well-suited for your needs. Compare the tires to determine which best matches your needs. At this stage, price might become an important factor when the tires from different manufacturers will satisfy your riding performance and safety needs. Choose the right motorcycle tire for your needs.
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Step 5
Adventure-touring tireBuy the motorcycle tires that most closely match your requirements. Some of the best motorcycle deals can be found on the Internet. However, you'll then need to either mount and balance the tires yourself or find a business that will do the work for you for a fee. Call local dealerships and other motorcycle-related businesses for quotes that include the price of the tire, mounting and balancing. You might find that the local motorcycle business offers a better price overall.
