Bridgestone is proud to present its M59 motocross tyre: Robust tyres designed to withstand tough shocks from some of the most difficult terrains, offering uniform and reliable performance in all riding conditions.
Handling, braking, comfort, etc. The tyres you choose affect numerous aspects of your machine\'s behaviour, whether on the road, the racetrack or off-road. Therefore it is essential that you carefully choose the type that fits your needs best.

Specifications of different types of motocross/Enduro tyres:

• Hard type: suitable for dry and stony terrain
• Composite/hard type: suitable for loose ground and dry terrain
• Composite/sot type: suitable for loose ground and soft terrain
• Composite type: suitable for loose ground
• Mud type: suitable for muddy ground
• Sand type: suitable for sandy ground

To help you, here are a few explanations that will help you decipher the information on motorcycle tyres:

• Dimensions: tyre width in millimetres and tyre height as a percentage of this width. E.g. 190/55, for a 190 mm width and 55% height
• Structure: radial (ZR or R) or diagonal (B), both tyres must be identical for this criteria
• Diameter: expressed in inches, e.g. 17 or 19
• Load index: the maximum load that the tyre can withstand
• Speed index: the maximum speed that the tyre can withstand
• M/C indicator: tyre use, M/C for motorcycles
• With our without an inner tube: TL (tubeless) for tyres without an inner tube, TT (tubetype) with an inner tube

In some specific cases, other information may appear, generally associated with the trade name of the tyre. Here are some examples:

• A: Kawasaki
• C, F or GT: BMW specification
• E or B: Special carcass for heavy or loaded motorcycles
• G: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha specification
• GTW: Heavy, fast and powerful Grand Touring motorcycles
• H: Original Honda specification
• K: Extremely fast motorcycles
• M: Suzuki tyres fitted on new bikes
• N: For Aprilia, Honda Ducati, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph
• RF: Reinforced tyre
• WW: Tyre with white sidewalls

Other less important codes also appear on the tyre sidewall (country of manufacture, DOT marking, etc.)
Remember to check your tyre pressure on a regular basis. It will ensure longer life and increased performance!