Cold road cold tires!


 Cold road cold tires! Its getting colder outside . For those who are still riding a few  tips .Different tires and tire compounds can greatly  effect your ride . Most of  us will be riding on sport touring or all out  touring tires . These tend to be a harder compound  tire . When the road is cold  your  tires do not stick as well. Even with a good tire tread on dry ground you can still run into problems. 

Lest say its less then 10F  degrees .  Your tires might feel a little lest grippe . If the  tires are cold    you can lose traction easier . Most will never have any problems , buts it is good to keep this  in mind . If you bake hard or take a corner to sharp you can slip out . Get to know your tires and how they respond in cold is a good idea . Learn there limits and  you should be OK. Ride well  ride safe take care.

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