How to choose motorcycle tires

How to choose the right motocross tires

When choosing the right tires for a motorcycle, the most important factor is the terrain on which the motorcycle will be ridden. Motorcycle tires are usually sold separately, and each rider chooses their own set of tires according to their preferences. Off-road tires differ in terms of material composition and tread pattern. Tire manufacturers indicate the material composition with a colored stripe. The tread pattern, or lugs, is another distinguishing feature of motorcycle tires. We must not forget the correct tire size. For off-road motorcycle tires, it is not the brand of the motorcycle that matters, but essentially the size of the motorcycle.

Tires by size

Small motorcycles with a displacement of 50 cm3 usually have 12" front tires and 10" rear tires.

Larger motorcycles with a displacement of 65 cm3 have 14" front tires and 12" rear tires.

Motorcycles with a displacement of 85 cm3 are usually built on large wheels, so the front tire is 19" and the rear tire is 16".

Large motocross motorcycles with a displacement of 125 cm3 and above have 21" front tires and 19" rear tires.

Enduro off-road motorcycles need front tires that are the same as motocross tires, i.e., 21", and rear tires that are 18".

Even the smallest riders can use extra-strong inner tubes or MOUSSE, with MOUSSE available from 10" to 21".