Episode #17 - Motorcycle Wheels and Tires

You might not think of them that much, but your motorcycle's wheels and tires play a crucial role in keeping you on the road and out of the ditch.  Therefore, it's good that you know a few things about them.  Tune in to learn:The important job that the wheels haveWhat a "wheelbase" isSome common wheel types - from spoked to composite (and their pros and cons)How to read tire dimensions and test your tire tread depth - with just a coinThe differences between bias-ply and radial tiresResources:Chaparral Motorsport video - "Motorcycle Tires 101." Motorcyclist Magazine video "Bias-Ply Motorcycle Tires vs.  Radial Motorcycle Tires."