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.