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MOTORCYCLE, experts from the Tyre Industry FAQ motorcycle tire on the subject. Here is a summary of the responses.


Is there such thing as guarantee on tires?
Yes, in principle, the statutory warranty of two years. Avon is for manufacturing defects for up to five years warranty.
Robert Rust, Avon

The guarantee of two years applies to defects of the tires had the time of sale. Damage suffered by the tire during use, are excluded.
Ronald Kabella, Dunlop

How long can I store a tire without it being damaged?
Following the directive of the trade association of the German rubber industry, a tire mounted ten years.
Aaron Lang, Pirelli

If properly stored (dry, dark, cool, without pressure) up to 6 years.
Thomas Poltrock, Continental

Why have slicks and rain tires not street legal? The law must have a profile tires, slicks are therefore prohibited on public roads. Special (racing) tires have rain in the dry extremely low life and high losses in the driving stability. Therefore, they are not allowed.
Christopher D. Kroeger, Metzeler

What are currently the maximum possible slopes in motorcycle GP?
55 Partially degrees. This is only possible by networking effects between the tread and asphalt – without this would only be a maximum of 45 degrees.
Ronald Kabella, Dunlop

How can it be that tire manufacturers release of individual models for specific motorcycles refuse, but these third parties are not against considerable fees available?
We do tires only free for the upgrade, if we have tested together with the motorcycle manufacturer, are the testers and technicians of both sides it is appropriate. The German legislation, it also enables third parties to obtain such approvals testing institutes and pass the associated costs to the motorcyclist.
Ronald Kabella, Dunlop