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Why A Car Tire On A Motorcycle Is A Bad Idea

Why A Car Tire On A Motorcycle Is A Bad Idea

Why A Car Tire On A Motorcycle Is A Bad Idea

They call it the "dark side" for a reason.

By Justin Hughes 05 January 2020

Dunlop Mutates, Launches New All-Season Tires For 2020

Dunlop Mutates, Launches New All-Season Tires For 2020

Dunlop Mutates, Launches New All-Season Tires For 2020

The dawning of a new age.

By Dustin Wheelen 30 December 2019

Heidenau Introduces New K60 Scout For Cold Climate ADV Riders

Heidenau Introduces New K60 Scout For Cold Climate ADV Riders

Heidenau Introduces New K60 Scout For Cold Climate ADV Riders

A softer compound makes a grippier tire.

By Kate Murphy 13 December 2019

Dunlop Announces First New Flat-Track Tire In 40 Years

Dunlop Announces First New Flat-Track Tire In 40 Years

Dunlop Announces First New Flat-Track Tire In 40 Years

Go fast, turn left.

By Jacob Black 12 December 2019

Recall: Some Avon Cobra Chrome Tires May Unexpectedly Fail

Recall: Some Avon Cobra Chrome Tires May Unexpectedly Fail

Recall: Some Avon Cobra Chrome Tires May Unexpectedly Fail

If you have these, they're dangerous and need replacement.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 10 December 2019

Continental’s 2020 Range Has Six New Options

Continental’s 2020 Range Has Six New Options

Continental’s 2020 Range Has Six New Options

The tire, not the breakfast.

By Jacob Black 22 November 2019

Metzeler Introduces Four New Tires To Help Us Dream About Spring

Metzeler Introduces Four New Tires To Help Us Dream About Spring

Metzeler Introduces Four New Tires To Help Us Dream About Spring

New rubber for a new year.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 08 November 2019

Adventure & Dual-Sport

For The ADV Nerds, Here's A Look At Dunlop's New Adventure Tire

For The ADV Nerds, Here's A Look At Dunlop's New Adventure Tire

For The ADV Nerds, Here's A Look At Dunlop's New Adventure Tire

Mission: Adventure!

By Kate Murphy 25 October 2019

Repair and Maintenance

Motorcycle Tires: How Old Is Too Old?

Motorcycle Tires: How Old Is Too Old?

Motorcycle Tires: How Old Is Too Old?

Sometimes tires are just too old to be useful.

By Kate Murphy 17 October 2019

How To Prep Your Motorcycle For Winter Storage

How To Prep Your Motorcycle For Winter Storage

How To Prep Your Motorcycle For Winter Storage

Learn how to prep your motorcycle for winter storage from the pros at RideApart. Get tips and tricks that make it simple.

By Jacob Black 03 October 2019

Adventure & Dual-Sport

Riding Dirty: Tune Your Dual-Sport With Tires

Riding Dirty: Tune Your Dual-Sport With Tires

Riding Dirty: Tune Your Dual-Sport With Tires

The right tires can turn your bike into a dirt monster, a street machine, or a true dual-purpose vehicle.

By Justin Hughes 29 September 2019

Highways England Is Now Paving Roads With Your Old Tires

Highways England Is Now Paving Roads With Your Old Tires

Highways England Is Now Paving Roads With Your Old Tires

Rubber, meet road.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 07 August 2019

5 Things You Need To Know About Motorcycle Tire Pressure

5 Things You Need To Know About Motorcycle Tire Pressure

5 Things You Need To Know About Motorcycle Tire Pressure

Proper pressure prevents poor performance.

By Kate Murphy 08 July 2019

A Good Set Of Tires Changes Everything

A Good Set Of Tires Changes Everything

A Good Set Of Tires Changes Everything

Want to improve your bike's performance? Consider different tires.

By Justin Hughes 14 April 2019

Can You Make A Tire Out Of Duct Tape?

Can You Make A Tire Out Of Duct Tape?

Can You Make A Tire Out Of Duct Tape?

Duct tape is useful for many things. The Deegan family sees if it can replace a dirt bike tire.

By Justin Hughes 30 March 2019

Your Motorcycle Should Not Have A Dark Side

Your Motorcycle Should Not Have A Dark Side

Your Motorcycle Should Not Have A Dark Side

The Dark Side lies: it does not have cookies.

By Kate Murphy 14 March 2019

The Trials And Tribulations Of Tricky Tires

The Trials And Tribulations Of Tricky Tires

The Trials And Tribulations Of Tricky Tires

Riding an unusual bike sometimes means it's difficult to find tires in your size.

By Justin Hughes 24 February 2019

Pirelli Introduces Smaller Superbike Slicks

Pirelli Introduces Smaller Superbike Slicks

Pirelli Introduces Smaller Superbike Slicks

Smaller sportbikes need smaller, stickier tires!

By Kate Murphy 14 February 2019

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

It's difficult to ride during winter in Quebec, but a proposed law would make it illegal.

By Justin Hughes 09 February 2019

9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster

9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster

9 Best Ways To Make Your Motorcycle Faster

Turns out there is a replacement for displacement.

By Sean MacDonald 16 November 2018

Ask RideApart: Are There Motorcycle Snow Tires?

Ask RideApart: Are There Motorcycle Snow Tires?

Ask RideApart: Are There Motorcycle Snow Tires?

Believe it or not, special tires do exist to keep you riding through winter.

By Justin Hughes 12 November 2018

Ask RideApart: Is It True That New Tires Are Slippery?

Ask RideApart: Is It True That New Tires Are Slippery?

Ask RideApart: Is It True That New Tires Are Slippery?

You spent good money for more grip, but wait, they're slippery to start?!

By Sophia Vassiliadis 28 September 2018

The Goodyear D402 Tire Saga Continues

The Goodyear D402 Tire Saga Continues

The Goodyear D402 Tire Saga Continues

Goodyear settles with victim over faulty tire once more, bringing count to nine and there's no recall in sight for the Dunlop D402, allegedly at fault.

By Sabrina Giacomini 11 June 2018

Goodyear Claims D402 Tire Is Not Faulty, Won't Issue Recall

Goodyear Claims D402 Tire Is Not Faulty, Won't Issue Recall

Goodyear Claims D402 Tire Is Not Faulty, Won't Issue Recall

After a series of fatal crashes, the Dunlop D402 Harley-Davidson tire has come under scrutiny, but Goodyear claims that nothing is wrong with the tire.

By Sabrina Giacomini 09 May 2018

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