Tyre Tips & Hints [BACK]
 Important tips for tyre maintenance and safety!
 
  • Check inflation pressures before riding, always when tyres are cold .
     
  • Always use recommended size, oversizing can impair handling and grip.
     
  • Always rebalance wheel when new tyres are fitted.
     
  • Never ride fast on cold tyres. Apart from safety aspect, tyres can experience "cold tearing" which will greatly impair tyre performance and cause undue wear.
     
  • Pre heat tyres for 45 minutes at 70-80 degrees centigrade.
     
  • Racing tyres work best at high temperatures(80 degrees Celsius) always pre heat racing tyres or ride carefully until tyres are warm.
     
  • Always "break in" new racing tyres by gradually increasing lean angles until both sides of tyre completely scrubbed in before racing speeds are reached.
     
  • The use of tubes in racing tyres is not permitted.
     
  • Never repair damaged tyres, all punctured tyres should be replaced.
     
  • Never use puncture sealant.
     
  • Do not use any solvents to clean or buff tyres.
     
  • Store tyres carefully, avoid cold conditions below 8 degrees Celsius.