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Rubber for… spectacle!

THE Bridgestone tested the new rear tire structure at the Jerez test and it looks like it, tail slips will be a frequent occurrence for the 2012.
The new Bridgestone tires also tested at Jerez seemed to resonate well with most riders, however Casey Stoner was against it, since he preferred the harder structure.

The new tires offer quick warm-up, while many were the ones who were in a hurry saying that accordingly the wear and tear would be very fast. But Bridgestone denied them, after all the wear was not what was expected and that the tire holds up without losing its grip. The rear tire, despite the soft structure, it slips, but this is mainly due to the increase in displacement of the engines. But something like this will worry many fans of the sport, who are waiting endlessly to watch the spectacle.

Source : mototriti.gr

How to "read" the tire

In the profile of a tire there are several indicators and many numbers that testify to several "secrets" about the quality, the age and durability of the tire.
We translate these unknown words for you, so you know everything about your "steps"..

1. MAX PRESS: Maximum pressure indication 2. MAX LOAD: Maximum load indication according to DOT (Min. US Transportation)
3. TREADWEAR: Wear indicator
4. TRACTION: Adhesion index
5. TEMPERATURE: Heat Dissipation Index.
6. 215: Tread width in mm.
7. 65: Tire profile height (Ratio percentage of the size of the side section, by tread width per cent).
8. R (Radial): Tire type (radial linen construction).
9. 15: Rim diameter in inches.
10. 96: Load indicator.
11. V: Speed ​​Indicator.

Source : autotriti.gr