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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | I noticed the other day (after an hour of hiway riding) my rear tire was warm. I have never noticed it before, probably just never paid attention. The front tire was warm and the rear tire was warmer. Neither was even anywhere near too warm to grab onto and hold, however the rear was fefinately warmer than the front. I guessed possibly some engine heat on the rear and maybe a little more weight. Next time you ride...please check yours and reply here. Thanks! |
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Iron Butt
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Reno County, KS | That's what tires do. |
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | Thanks bigwill...preciate your wisdom! |
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Iron Butt
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Reno County, KS | Seriously. Tires heat up when you drive on them. The rear tires always heat up more than the front. They have to. That's what makes them work. The hotter they are better they "stick". Good tires heat up enough that they are too hot to touch without wearing out prematurely. |
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Visionary
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LaPorte,Tx. | Normally the rear tire will be warmer. I has the energy (power) of the bike being transferred through it to the pavement. That is mainly the reason it will wear out before the front tire. Also, it is more enclosed than the front tire. If you have the proper inflation, there is no problem with tire heat. Under inflated, it will be a problem. |
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Iron Butt
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Linwood, MI | It's also a smaller diameter than the front tire, thus it turns more to go the same distance. More turns on the pavement=more heat on the tire. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | and it's wider therefore more surface contact. and the sun shines on the pavement making it warm, or hot depending on the day. Have you ever walked down a paved country road on a summer day with a barefoot country girl, her feet gets hot..... |
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