In October, the intensity of rainfall in the country will increase. As a result, the likelihood of flooding, standing water in the streets, are also getting bigger. For motorcyclists, such conditions need extra attention.
Not only setting up the machine and all the supporters, the riders are also required to consider and choose a tire. “The tires have an important function for the motorcycle and rider. When the tire problem, the potential risks of driving safety and comfort are also high, “said Paul Widodo, a tire shop owner Grace, North Meruya, West Jakarta.
Moreover, continued Widodo, a wet road conditions not only slippery, but also causes motorcycle tires experienced aquaplaning. “That tire as if lifted by a pool of water so that traction is reduced drastically,” he said.
Greater risk when used tires are not in accordance with the conditions of the wet nature. So, what kind of tires to suit the road conditions in the rainy season it?
Widodo following explanation:
1. Have a soft compound
A good tire is a tire that has a strong grip on the track in its path. Tires will have a character like that when its component software.
In addition, the tire with component software still has a pretty strong grip on the palm despite carving has been exhausted or bald tires. “The high-grip tires that are needed by the motor when the water flooded the streets,” said Widodo.
In contrast, although the development or carved in the palm of the tire is still good, but if its component hard will remain slippery when wet bike across the street. In other words, have a harder compound tire with a higher risk level than tires with a soft compound.
2. Carving in the palm
It is worth noting by the user or the condition of the motor is not just a carving on the level of tread depth, but also the pattern of carving. “Especially at the edges of the surface or tread. Choose tires that have a direct carving patterns, “Widodo advice.
Therefore, the groove or carving that direction at the same time serves as a path breaking puddle so that the protruding part of the tire can grip the road surface. When carving pattern opposite direction will not be able to get rid of water in the well-travelled path. As a result, the motor is prone to slipping.
As for the depth of carving make sure conditions are at least 60 percent. If less than that, then you should be extra careful.
3. Size corresponds to the motor manufacturer’s recommendations
Motorcycle manufacturer would have to measure carefully the size of the components used by the motor of production including the tires. Therefore, use a tire according to the size or standard from the factory for motors produced.
Do not use smaller tires and too big of a standard size. “The width of the palm is very influential on tire traction and footing on the track or road surface. Thereby increasing the stability of the motor while driving, “said Widodo.
Conversely, a tire with a small size with very narrow palm surface potential to cause the motor slip. Similarly, the tires are too big, because too many are stuck in the palm surface of the track causing more severe motor speed.
“If you want to use larger tires, use a larger maximum size of two levels (usually two inches larger) from the tire factory default,” said Paul.
4. Tire pressure
Make sure your motorcycle tire pressure in accordance with the size specified by the manufacturer. If too much, then the tire fulcrum to the path trodden by just being in the middle of the tread.
Such conditions could potentially trigger a motor shaky or unsteady when driven bulldoze especially during sharp turns. As a result, the risk of accidents or falls is very high.
Conversely, if the tire pressure is less than the standard size, which stuck to the palm surface of the track will be a lot up to the tire. Conditions that lead to tire failure, and when the streets flooded and motorists on the road then bulldoze holes potentially rupture or at least tire rims to be bent.