In many cases, cold tires combined with driver inexperience cause accidents. Motorcycle tip-overs happen when a rider overuses the throttle or brake when riding with cold tires or in cold weather. When motorcyclists are riding in cold temperatures, especially with a passenger, they should adjust their PSI to accommodate the increase in rider and passenger weight. The manufacturer will provide the recommended PSI according to weight.
Inexperienced motorcycle riders do not prepare for the worst on the road. Motorcyclists who use reasonable care will scan the road for any dangerous conditions in the road, such as potholes, sand, or steel plates to avoid them. When a motorcycle has cold tires, they are more likely to become involved in accidents involving other dangerous road conditions. It is harder to stop a motorcycle when the tires are cold because they do not grip the street appropriately.
Inexperienced motorcycle riders often increase their speed when making a turn into a corner because they are worried about their speed becoming too low. Unfortunately, increasing the speed during a turn places more weight onto the rear tire. When the contact on the front tire and the asphalt becomes reduced, the motorcycle can lose its grip with the pavement and result in serious injuries.
More experienced drivers will use their brake to correct the loss of grip from cold tires during a turn. Experienced drivers will wait to accelerate their speed until they have completed the turn and can see the upcoming straightaway. Waiting to increase speed until the motorcycle is not leaning over will help reduce the risk of cold tire motorcycle accidents in Cincinnati.
Motorcycle tire rubber interfaces with road surfaces best when the surface of the tire is around 135 degrees Fahrenheit. When the road is colder than that temperature, and the tire itself is below that temperature, it takes longer for the tires to reach the ideal temperature for driving. Turning a corner at a sharp angle with cold tires can cause a severe motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle riders benefit from warming up their tires by driving slowly for some time without taking any sharp turns or using excessive speeds. Eventually, the friction between the cold tires and the asphalt will help the tires warm up to the optimal temperature for gripping the asphalt. When inexperienced motorcycle riders fail to anticipate the danger of riding with cold tires, severe accidents can occur.
Many motorcycle riders aren’t aware that cold tires caused their accident. They often report that they were riding along with no problems when the accident happened. In many cases, there were warning signs that the motorcycle driver overlooked or didn’t know to consider. Motorcycle drivers should spend several minutes to warm up their cold motorcycles before they ride at 60-70 percent of their typical cruising speed.
At Jones Kahan Law, LLC, our legal team has successfully handled all different types of motorcycle accidents. We are well versed in Ohio law as it relates to motorcycle accidents. Our lawyers have earned the reputation of providing injured clients with aggressive legal representation. If you or your loved one have suffered an injury in a cold tire motorcycle accident, our law firm can help.
Depending on the facts of your case, you might be entitled to damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, the cost of property damage, and compensation for pain and suffering. We understand that suffering an injury in a cold tire motorcycle accident can be a devastating experience, financially, and emotionally. We offer our clients compassion, legal experience, and excellent customer service. Contact our office today to schedule your initial consultation.
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