Common types of motorcycle tyres

The first point of contact between motorcycle and road is tyres. No matter how good or bad your motorcycle is, tyres really make a difference. Majority of motorcycles in Pakistan use locally manufactured tyres which are now being exported as well. These are the few common type of motorcycle tyres used in Pakistan, these tyres can easily be purchased online with free shipping and a first user discount as well.

The types of motorcycle tyres is based upon the pattern design and type of tyre. Some tyres are tubeless while most common are tube type. Some basic patterns are on road, off road and dual purpose.

• On Road Tyres:

On road tyres are the most commonly used tyre types and it is used in almost all the motorcycles in Pakistan. As the name suggests, this tyre type is most efficient when its being used on road only. The pattern is designed in a way that they only perform best on tarmac and roads only. These tyres usually have a soft compound to ensure more road grip and smooth ride. They have a life of around 20 thousand kilometers.

• Off Road Tyres:

The off road tyres are used on dirt and trail bikes, the pattern on off road tyres is designed to grip the loose gravel and mud. These tyres have a harder compound and big knobby grooves to handle the harsh terrains and abuse in the environment. Off road tyres are best suited to non gravel roads. On tarmac these tyres produce a lot of noise and have a hard ride quality. These tyres also last around 20 thousand kilometers.

• Dual Purpose Tyres:

The dual purpose tyres are manufactured to be used in both conditions, they’re also called 50/50 tyres. These tyres have big block type patterns to grip the road while the grooves are higher and compound is moderate so it grips the road an also works in harsh off road conditions. These tyres are used in a few motorcycles in Pakistan like Yamaha YBR125G and Suzuki GS150SE.

These are the few common type of motorcycle tyres used in Pakistan, these tyres can easily be purchased online with free shipping and a first used discount as well.