Summer is a deadly time for tires, and therefore, a deadly time for motorcyclists. There are only two tires on a motorcycle. Two tires to stand between the biker and the asphalt. To prevent unnecessary deaths, riders should be well educated when it comes to motorcycle tire safety. They should know about PSI, inflation guidelines, adjusting tire pressure, checking for tire damage, and measuring tire tread… among other essential tire safety skills. For new riders, or any rider looking to learn more about motorcycle tire safety, these tips from the NHTSA (Natinoal Highway Traffic Safety Administration) are a good place to start:

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/psimotorcycle/pages/McycleTireSafTips.htm