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18 Dec 2018 12:39 #795370 by davido
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Riddle me this. Is there such a thing as 'winter tyres' for a bike? I know this is a common thing on cars but Ive never heard anyone switching tyres on a bike when the weather turns.

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18 Dec 2018 13:08 #795371 by KZQ
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By winter tyres I'm assuming that you're suggesting a tire that has softer rubber to give better grip on wet and snowcovered surfaces.
Back in the day I valued a tire that would run longer. But now that I'm older and have several bikes to choose from I prefer a tire that sticks better. I wonder if anyone makes a tire with a softer compound and a grippy tread pattern?
Bill

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18 Dec 2018 14:25 #795377 by hardrockminer
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18 Dec 2018 15:38 #795382 by Street Fighter LTD
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I used to run studded tires on my Honda XR 500 R dirtbike..
It hooked up on ice like i was on a hot race course with racing tires.
LOL
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