Todays query.... Riding in Snow and Ice

[MrMessy]

I personally would not ride my SV in the snow, sports/touring tyres do not have a good enough tread pattern for clearing snow. Even my XT 600 struggled with road pattern trial tyres, you need an enduro/trial tyre for the best grip.

Originally Posted by wyrdness

That might actually help! Wider tyre will give you more grip. As other people have pointed out, slightly reduced tyre pressure can increase grip in winter.

Living in Canada I can tell you that wider tires have the exact opposite effect to what you want. Ever notice the tires they use in WRC for the Swedish Rally? Narrow tires distribute weight over a smaller area, thus increasing traction (this only applies to snow and ice I think) The tire pressure tip is right on. The only advice I can add is that when it comes to movements and corrections less is more. Don't panic if you get into a skid. Be extra vigilant about blipping on downshifts (can't stress that one enough) and leave a ridiculous amount of space and time for reaction to unexpected obstacles. Safe riding.

motard tires come in SV sizes



I run Pirelli MTR60s in winter