Simplified | What do the numbers on your tyre mean? | PowerDrift

Simplified is a new series on PowerDrift that aims to make automotive concepts, technology and ideas as easy to understand as possible. These short videos take the questions you have and clear the air around the what, how, why and when. And this time, we're talking about the sidewall of your tyre which has enough text on it to make a court filing look brief. What do those numbers on your tyre mean? Shumi finds out.
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[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, we hope this solves your queries about the tyre markings! If you have something more, do let us know below!

[@AnandA2155]

Types of engines, their benefits, drawbacks and use cases.

[@shawnsoares2805]

Engine braking, rev-matching and extending clutch lifespan.

[@sundhar6800]

What does 2.75 or 3.00...etc mean..?

[@alifepenneddown]

Recalling from one of your previous video - Synthetic vs Mineral engine oil (and all the variants in between).

[@sanketpradhan]

Thanks PD army for this. Can you pls make a SimpliefiPD video or a regular video on Intercom systems that a riding gang can use? Also these are bluetooth based systems, can we have radio based intercoms as well?

[@boscoboys]

Years of doubt removed in 6 mins. Doc Sumi was excellent. The animations were great as well

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@Anonym0uS_69]

It's actually prof.Shumi.

[@AneeshChowdhury]

Seriously u didn't knew this ? Any kid who drives even a small bike knows this.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@AneeshChowdhury Why are you watching this if you already know it all? Also, why do you feel the need to boast on a comment where someone goes to learn something and gives feedback about it? Sounds like it comes from a place of insecurity...

[@Anandkumar-hz8mn]

@@deus_ex_machina_ seems Aneesh is an expert of all these things and I expect him to start his own youtube channel to explain these things in a yet more better way.

[@somonjanghosh]

Each and every day this channel is becoming our source of knowledge. Thanks we want to see this type of videos more

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you Somonjan! We shall have more for you guys!

[@devendrapatil7433]

Exactly bud!

[@abhishekhedaoo4585]

I don't know who 'dislikes' such informative videos presented in a very simpler way.

[@Ghost-pr9bm]

Haters maybe

[@indraneeldamle5799]

Love these episodes! Schumi would make a very nice teacher 👍

[@powerdriftofficial]

He's already a teacher at the TWO riding school! :D

[@arvindkrishnan5816]

Professor Schumi. Awesome and crystal clear explanation.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you AK!

[@rajivgopal8894]

We need more of this. PD is hands down the best Indian automotive channel out there and by bringing in content like 'Simplified', you guys are hitting the ball out of the park. Kudos to all your effort, stay healthy, stay safe. ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Awesome!

[@sudiptokumar986]

Soumi the saviour, demystified the tyre concept for us. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@vigneshs4595]

I guess PD can start a Motorcycle University with the Dean being Shumi :) Great great job ... keep doing these typo videos.

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Vignesh!

[@vigneshs4595]

@@shu_mar btw I have booked RE meteor 350. Test drove the thing, instantly fell in love with it. Waiting period of 3 months and it can't wait to meet its fz16 version 1 brother in my garage

[@tanujsingh1331]

@@vigneshs4595 Did you ride the Hness ?

[@vigneshs4595]

@@tanujsingh1331 Yes .. it is good too. But I feel more comfortable with Meteor, it's stance, height and u have to see the future maintenance costs as well .. don't want to be at the mercy of a single big wing dealer .. jawa 42 snt that great .. it's like riding mojo modified with a retro look .. there s no such jawaness left

[@stockrock8938]

Hello powerdrift I knew how to read tyre....but I love how u explain

[@powerdriftofficial]

Happy to hear that! :)

[@Abdullah_786_25]

My motorcyling knowledge has increased to a great extent since I started watching PD!

[@maruthigs1026]

Thank you shumi Do more videos at least once a week it's very helpful for enthusiast

[@junkified_007]

Would love to see another content on changing lanes on highways and it's norms and also bikers info at it .

[@doconcall8476]

Seriously we love powerdrift becz it not only give info about bikes but make a person true rider in every aspects. Thanks.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad to hear this helped you Arindam! There's so much more to motoring than just riding and driving, no?

[@doconcall8476]

@@powerdriftofficial yes sir, I personally loved it. Iam looking forward to know more about it.

[@doconcall8476]

@@powerdriftofficial it would be funny to let you know but after this video I went down to my garage to check the load capacity of my car which is 88 H. So now I have a much clear idea about the full load of my car which supposed to be 560kg and H is tyre speed limit which is 210. So I just loved the video. ♥️

[@vipulchauhan5234]

Would like you to provide info related to tyres when it comes to Indian bikes. Pirellis and Michelins are mostly used on superbikes and rarely on Indian bikes. Most of us folks would be riding something like a Bullet or a Dominar or a Pulsar. These bikes have MRF and ceat tyres mostly. It would be great if you shed some light on these daily use tyres and guide us as to what we can use as a daily driver. Love your content :)

[@shu_mar]

The honest answer is that Indian tyres haven’t evolved to the stage where there are massive differences between brands, especially in daily use. Luckily, there are few poor tyres on the market. Stay away from the highest-mileage options (they have the least grip generally in cheaper tyres) and you’ll be fine. MRF, Apollo, TVS all make good tyres. I haven’t used a CEAT in ages, but they’re reportedly decent too!

[@ommishra6391]

Next idea: Rider's triangle and handle bars

[@fr-2158]

They weren't kidding when they said "India's best automotive content is right here" PD is living up to the claim. Ngl i felt it was a lil bit cheesy when he started using it, but iam okay with it now.

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahaha! Thank you!

[@aachahai]

Thank you @shumi, cleared my doubts, I posted this question a few weeks back on Simplified, Thanks for answering

[@abhijitkundu1879]

Sumi's each and individual review about the tyres structure and the categories is somewhat excellent.

[@kilansshetty5079]

Great insight on tyres, most of the people only pay attention to Rim and size. Could you please do a ep on clutching & braking? for ADV and city riding. Cheers

[@shu_mar]

Can do!

[@shubhammondal2410]

Am I the only one who's taking screenshots and saving them like notes 😅. Very informative video for any rider. Thanks shumi 👍

[@_P.K.]

Hi Shumi... appreciate that you have got the Tyres topic.. but you haven't mentioned anything about the tread design... Can you please make a specific video about the concepts of tyre tread.

[@shu_mar]

Personally, I see what the manufacturer claims the tread design does and go with that. There’s no real way for a layperson to see a tread pattern and make anything more than good guesses at what it does for the tyres performance.

[@PraveenKumar-er1gp]

Can you explain about Advantages & disadvantages of Alloy wheel vs Spoked wheel

[@sibub21]

Very needed information thanks.. well explained

[@peterbrian991]

A video on best riding gear and accessories for rainy season please.

[@MrRajapan]

Very simple but informative and useful thank you

[@satishpotdar]

Thank you professor 😊

[@NishadAbdulkhader]

Pls do a video on torque vs HP 🙏

[@nishadpawaskar]

Love the Simplified series.

[@chandan403]

Superb video. On point and simple explanation !

[@TheLotsafun]

Shumi do a session on headlights, foglights and aux lights

[@mohitmk21]

Pls explain Torque and Power

[@shivanshusharma8176]

Video on rev matching and it's pros & cons👍

[@pranjaldalal2538]

I was searching exactly this info couple of years ago but by digging deep i was still not satisfied with the answers. But this video is a gem. Lots of love from Bhopal ❤️

[@udayrajiitb]

Love these videos! Shumi is a natural teacher. Shumi Sir I got a doubt, what are radial tyres? Maybe in the next video about different kind of tyres.

[@shu_mar]

Sure we can! But there’s enough good videos online too!

[@udayrajiitb]

@@shu_mar wow got a reply from Shumi!!! I checked some videos but it is a whole different pleasure to learn from you🙂

[@ashukv1804]

Shumi does it again.. Valuable info.. Thank you for this video..

[@abhijit222910]

No one can summarise and simplify it more better then @shumi I would like to know what would be the checklist if any motorcycle breaks down during long rides How to tackle remote places or situation where there is a fear of getting mob Lynching

[@firstlast-xk1ui]

Professor Shumi 😎

[@powerdriftofficial]

Always ready to help! :P

[@abhinav0686]

Thanks a ton for this video. I have looked this up before but nothing satisfactory. This was perfect.

[@shu_mar]

Awesome!

[@suneelkumar-ri5uh]

Shumi always rock

[@sanjaygokarn9199]

Hi Shumi Could you make a simplified video on Radial vs Bias ply tyres?

[@chaks10101]

Thanks for so much information SUMI SIR❤️❤️

[@aakash_goswami]

You are amazing @Sumi

[@Mr.Ramjuju]

Big bikes vs small bikes. Which are actually the most fun to ride on a race track.

[@cr4zc]

Awesome stuff! Always found it difficult to comprehend... thanks @PowerDrift for making it Simpler! Cheers!

[@ankurpatro6137]

Knowledge is not how much you know, but how much you can impart to society. Nice one

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Ankur!

[@ankurpatro6137]

Thank you Shumi, keep making these wholesome contents! 👍👍

[@Motoccino]

Really amazing, please keep the series going!

[@RealAutoReviews]

Nice one, Shumi. And no "subject matter" blunders from you today! 🤗 However, there's a language error. That "V" is NOT an alphabet. It's a LETTER. The English Alphabet has 26 "letters" and "V" (or P, H, etc.) is one of them. 🤗

[@nabeel5757]

Additional info : Manufacturers and homologation agencies plan to include energy efficiency rating (indication of rolling resistance of the tire ) and even a noise rating in near future

[@tanmoysengupta5253]

Nice as always. But still shumi your road rage podcast is #1. Really offbeat, but very important topic.

[@karthikeyanbaluchamy5920]

Very useful information

[@TheGanji26]

Awesome information

[@mohitnikhare5066]

Should we buy Pulsar Ns 125?

[@jeeturajpoot9034]

Good morning professor shumi

[@2395773]

Hi Shumi Learned something new today, I am planning to change my motorcycle tyres recently. This video does help a lot, thanks a bunch !!!

[@prashanthpradhan]

Very informative, thanks for sharing

[@chandan403]

Could you do a video on quickshifter and slipper clutch

[@dr.ranadhishrajan2797]

Love the explanations❤️❤️

[@shu_mar]

🍻

[@vikramyadav6933]

Finally somebody thought bout letting the people know

[@paariraaju9688]

These informations are basic but very useful, also if you could explain the usage or rather the conversion of the tyre or rim size accordingly on a car would have been wonderful. 👍👍👌

[@Sachinkotawdekar]

My name is Sachin thank you so much for sharing 😜

[@raichungpunmagar7984]

Love the simplified series. Getting to learn a lot of things from our all time fav Sumi. Thanks

[@maharshipratap9609]

Shumi is a legend❤️

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh indeed he is!

[@jnvid1]

Changed to Michelin Road 5 from stock Metz on my Duke 390 in March 2020. Couldn’t find Metz in market then. Bikes run less than 500kms since then. Would the tyre degrade due to non usage?

[@Keepingupwithcalypso]

Thanks a lot, this was so informative and simplified… next pls do torque and power

[@prasadkalekar1163]

Awesome Shumi. Learnt alot today

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad to hear that, Prasad!

[@archieslopestar587]

Thank you @shumi@pd

[@sayanmukherjee1630]

These episodes are really great.... The animation and the explanation was spot on and really helpful !! Great Job!!

[@leakedzebra]

Fornine also has an excellent series in tires. Super content PD.

[@SlacktivistWeeb]

Absolutely amazing.

[@aniketsatpute9980]

I have a mt15 and its rear tire says 140/70 R17 M/C 66H, so what does M/C stands for here and why is the front tire rated for P whereas the rear is rated for H speed rating

[@shu_mar]

M/C = Motorcycle. P & H are speed ratings. As long the rating is higher than the top speed of your bike, you’re ok

[@aniketsatpute9980]

@@shu_mar thanks a lot shumi✌🏻

[@sourabhmarje]

Informative 👍 Awesome PD ♥️

[@sayantanghosh4629]

Shumi explains like a guy I'd want to take my life problems to, just to get a fresh perspective on them.

[@shivamyk]

underrated comment

[@adityachhugani9747]

Will Duke 250 be a good choice or one should stretch for the 390 because I don't see many Duke 250 on the road and mostly everyone says 'just get the 390' Is it a not a good choice because of its price?

[@the_parallax_traveller_]

It all about how you enjoy the ride and who cares abot top speed even in india we able to cruise on highway for 100 to 120 max if roads permits. Just get the bike which feel good on your pocket D 250 is good for city as well as Highway. Just enjoy the ride don't focus on what machine ur ridding is what you feel when you ride. Stay safe

[@shu_mar]

They’re not interchangeable! The 250 is a very sweet motorcycle whereas the 390 is a very naughty motorcycle. Test ride & decide!

[@GauravDeshmukh7]

Love this segment! Keep it up!

[@shu_mar]

🍻

[@motosuriya]

Thanks a lot.. will you please simply about the after market disc brakes for the cars

[@ayushmishra6295]

Dudeeeee.... Just amazing 🔥🔥

[@gaurisankars7086]

@Powerdrift Please post more drag races.

[@debmalyapal6936]

That's a pretty informative and useful video..... Lovely man lovely

[@prakharverma4539]

PD, what is ABS, BA, ESP, EBD, traction control?

[@subhadipbiswas3259]

Good informative series Schumi and Powerdrift... Next time make a video on how to ride to maximize the life of a motorcycle engine...

[@powerdriftofficial]

For that, all you need to do is follow the maintenance tips in your motorcycle's manual to the T.

[@sushantpandey8091]

The video was very informative. Thank you so much. I would like to ask you if possible please make a video about types of engines in motorcycles and their specifications.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you so much Sushant! And we shall try for that topic.

[@kumarsourav4814]

@Shumi, please make a video on how to break a new motorcycle. Is it even necessary? If you don't break the motorcycle, will have an impact on the life and performance of the motorcycle??

[@udaytej4074]

Thank you so much for this video👍🏻

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mugilanraman8733]

Whether the load and speed rating need to be same on both the tyres??

[@shu_mar]

Not necessarily! The speed rating needs to be greater than your top speed. The load rating needs to higher than the load your bike needs. That’s all. Manufacturers will mix and match o obtain optimal performance as long as those two conditions are met.

[@mugilanraman8733]

@@shu_mar Thanks shumi👍🏻

[@saikumargaddam302]

Chaala bagaa chepparu saamy🙏

[@p.r.i.t.o.m.n.a.n.d.y]

Fantastic ... Just fantastic ... Love you Shumi & PowerDrift ...

[@vishal194.]

Where is Trident video.?

[@onkargadale]

The video is seems end suddenly..... I don't know may be I am excepting something more..... Bcz hunger of knowledge 😋😋..... Very nice video informative as always and I want listen how to choose a tier based on category like mileage, sporty, tourer, off road, and other technical knowledge like making of tire and silicon tires like that....

[@divyeshpatel1539]

Hey Shumi one question I've Yamaha R15 V3 which has tyre size of 140 but is it okay to go with 150?

[@shu_mar]

Why?

[@divyeshpatel1539]

Just asking

[@s5mchelluru531]

Only if you are willing to sacrifice the milage and some speed of your bike and some more stress on the engine go with the 150 . Try it for some rides and figure out if you can live with it further of not revert back to the stocks , and remember to get your wheel balanced once the tyre is replaced for safe riding .. keep riding brother

[@shu_mar]

@@divyeshpatel1539 Again. Why does this look like a good idea to you?

[@divyeshpatel1539]

@@shu_mar sorry I'm new to all this so on a learning phase 😅

[@_the_lost_wolf365]

Loving your knowledge about bikes ❤️❤️❤️

[@vspatmx7458]

priceless data. almost as priceless as the speaker.

[@hruaitearalte]

Quality content we didnt know we needed. Thank you so much for this

[@jayeshpradhyumna3775]

Incase of a hard braking, should you press the brakes first or clutch first? And why so? The advantages and disadvantages

[@PavanMS87]

Great content as always Shumi. Please could you made a video about breaking in 1)A new motorcycle and 2)A new tyre? . Thanks 😎

[@powerdriftofficial]

There's not much to it. 1) Your motorcycle's manual has the steps 2) Drive/Ride carefully for first 50-100km, and then you're good to go.

[@HaritTrivedi7]

Very good content , even if you don't get views , please just keep this trend going , internet needs it 👍👍

[@powerdriftofficial]

Haha! Stay tuned, Harit!

[@raunakkukreja3336]

exponentially informative 💹

[@powerdriftofficial]

Awesome! Thank you, Raunak!

[@gouravbaganikar9002]

Hey Shumi, one more great informative video again. I'm quite new to the riding culture and started to corner learning on my own watching some videos. Could you make a video for how beginners should start on this way and what things one should keep in mind from the safety perspective. Thank you for the amazing content🙂

[@souravmitra572]

Shumi also please make a video on how to maintain bike self to the maximum possibility.

[@pilot7171]

Thanks for the info shumi

[@powerdriftofficial]

Always happy to help!