180 MICHELIN Motorcycle Scooter Tire Guide 2026 Edition

Adhere to the pressure recommended by the

vehicle manufacturer , regularly checking that

this is proving suitable for your particular use of

the bike .

TIRE PRESSURE

If a tire is inf lated when hot , the pressure must be adjusted

in line with manufacturer recommendations . To be correct ,

you should be aware that the pressure may be around

0 . 3   bar higher than the recommended level when cold .

example :

• Hot tire pressure reading = 2 . 6 bar

• Recommended cold pressure = 2 . 5 bar

• What we should read = 2 . 8 bar

• Add 0 . 2 bar

Inf lation with nitrogen

Does not mean that frequent pressure checks are not to

be made . After checking the tire pressures do not forget to

replace the valve cap which in addition to the valve body

ensures an airtight seal .

Valve cap

A valve cap is essential to maintain a proper airtight seal

At high speeds centrifugal force can push in the valve

body causing pressure loss Fitting a valve cap eliminates

this risk

Manufacturer tire pressures are carefully arrived at

and are safe and ef fective , however the possibility

exists that on rare occasions they can prove to be

less than perfect . If the tire starts to exhibit any

signs of uneven or abnormal wear when using

recommended tire pressures then seek expert

advice .

If a check is made after use , it will be made on a hot tire .

Since pressure increases with the temperature , a tire should

never be deflated when hot .

III - Pressure

USEFUL TIP

• Check tire pressure every 2 weeks and when cold ( a tire

that has not run for at least 2 hours or has run for less

than 3 km at a reduced speed ) .

• Adhere to the pressure recommended by the vehicle

manufacturer regularly checking that this is proving

suitable for your particular use of the bike .

• A tire should never be def lated when hot .

• After checking the tire pressures , do not forget to replace

the valve cap , which , in addition to the valve body ,

ensures an airtight seal .

• Inf lation with nitrogen does not exempt you from making

frequent pressure checks .

General

Riding with underinf lated tires may

result in complete tire failure and

subsequent loss of control of the

vehicle

THESE RECOMMENDATIONS APPLY TO TIRES FOR

USE ON THE ROAD ON A TRACK AND FOR RACING IN

GENERAL THERE ARE SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR THIS TYPE OF USE

TECHNICAL DATA I PRESSURE