{"id":10471,"date":"2020-09-02T10:26:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T04:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/?p=10471"},"modified":"2023-12-15T15:10:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:40:36","slug":"how-to-upsize-tyres-for-motorcycles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyremarket.com\/tyremantra\/how-to-upsize-tyres-for-motorcycles\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upsize Tyres For Motorcycles?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we talk about the pros and cons of Upsizing & how to correctly Upsize your tyres for your motorcycle<\/strong> along with an example to give you a clearer understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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100 kmph and above is a certain rush in India that the youth can\u2019t get enough off! But what\u2019s even more exciting is the thrill of making the motorcycle looking like the beast it is in terms of performance and looks – Cut handlebars, modified exhausts, meaner dooms and definitely wider tyres, that\u2019s certainly going to make heads turn<\/span><\/p>\n

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But we want to discuss the WIDER TYRES<\/strong> in particular in this article because up-sizing might be all fun and easy with cars but upsizing with motorcycles is a whole new world. So, we have listed down a few things that you have to keep in mind while up-sizing the tyres for your 2-wheeler<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every motorcycle manufacturer picks the tyres that are most suitable for the motorcycle after extensive research while considering various factors about the kind of handling and performance the vehicle is supposed to showcase on the average Indian road conditions. But, if you still wish to upgrade your tyres<\/strong>, then you might want to consider the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Width and Profile of the tyre:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The width of the tyre is measured in millimetres from the bead of one side to another. This width defines the kind of contact patch the tyres allow to determine the amount of grip and balance the motorcycle sanctions. The height of the sidewall is usually calculated as the percentage of the width. On general, tyres with lower profile offer<\/strong> more flexibility which means better comfort and handling especially in corners. And when the sidewall height is higher, the tyre is more rigid to make the tyre more durable under rougher riding conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Speed Rating and Load Index:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Alphabet after the rim size denotes the speed that the tyres can withstand. And the number after that certain alphabet talks about the amount of load the tyres can hold. For example – \u201cZR\u201d rated tyres can withstand the pressure exerted by riding at speeds of 300 kmph and above while \u201cJ\u201d means the tyres can handle speeds of around 100kmph.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Alloy\/Rim size:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This talk about the diameter of the wheel mounted on the vehicle. While upsizing tyres<\/strong> many might consider up-sizing wheels as well with the intension of allowing ground clearance. But is it not as simple as it might seem because you will have to consider the increase in the overall diameter after the tyre is mounted as the RPM too is going change along with the amount of pressure the engine is going to endure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now that we have the basics out of the way lets get into some technicalities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is up-sizing a good option?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d answer, sorry to burst your bubble but it is not that simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First,<\/strong>\u00a0you will have to think about the width of the rim and the width of the tyre<\/strong> that your stock rims can accommodate without compromising the integrity of the wider tyres. We say this because if the tyres are wider than the rims can accommodate, over a period of time the tyres are going to lose its original structure. Lose original structure? Yes, that is very much possible because the tyres going to experience a pinch effect that will eventually disfigure the tyre on the whole. By not allowing the sidewall to act individually like they are supposed to especially in terms of radial tyres leading to disfigurement while cornering. This can prove fatal for safety and handling as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second<\/strong>, fitting wider tyres without considering the vehicles overall performance in mind will lead to difficulty while cornering. Wondering why? Well, wider contact patch doesn\u2019t always mean better cornering, sometimes to gain the kind of momentum in corners, you will need a certain lean angle that only particular tyres<\/strong><\/a> will provide with the round profile that the bike needs will not be available anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Third<\/strong>, the fatter tyres also have to fit comfortably between the swing arms and sprockets. Even if the tyres seem to fit without touching the swing arms when mounted, you will have to consider the load that the tyres have to endure and it is no secret that with high load the more flatter the tyres<\/strong> are going to get while riding which will eventually lead to scraping or touching the swing arm which will inevitably lead to misplaced handling and balance. Even if the handling is not misplaced due to directly brushing the swingarms, the light brushing will cause uneven wear and lower tyre life at the least.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fourth<\/strong>, even if you plan to up-size the wheels along with the tyres, the problem of space between the swing arms is going to prevail. And if that is the least of our concern, you should consider all the loss of power that is going to occur due to the friction caused by the wider contact patch. Next, you can\u2019t miss the fact of higher fuel consumption and higher stress that the engine is going to face due to increased weight. While the top speed might be achieved much faster thanks to the larger circumference, you will still have to keep in mind the toll it takes on the transmission and the engine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fifth<\/strong>, In India the odometer and speedometer sensors are usually mounted on the front wheels. So, if you are planning on changing the front wheels\/tyres<\/strong><\/a>, you will experience an error reading of speed and distance covered. To give you a better understanding have a look below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If a motorcycle has a front tyre with the size 80\/100-18<\/strong><\/a>,<\/span><\/p>\n