How would steering feel if the back tire goes flat?

How would steering feel if the back tire goes flat?

• A. The front end becomes unstable and may pull to one side.
• B. The front wheel will skid to the side.
• C. The bike will accelerate forward.
• D. The back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway side to side.

Answer: (D)

When the rear tire goes flat, you lose stable contact with the road behind you. That makes the back end unstable and more responsive to road irregularities and your steering inputs. The result is a jerky, swaying sensation at the rear as the tire can’t hold a consistent patch of rubber on the pavement. You’ll feel the back end wander or twitch, which is why the correct description is that the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway side to side. This contrasts with a front-tire issue or a general forward acceleration, which aren’t the typical immediate steering feels caused by a rear flat.

When the rear tire goes flat, you lose stable contact with the road behind you. That makes the back end unstable and more responsive to road irregularities and your steering inputs. The result is a jerky, swaying sensation at the rear as the tire can’t hold a consistent patch of rubber on the pavement. You’ll feel the back end wander or twitch, which is why the correct description is that the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway side to side. This contrasts with a front-tire issue or a general forward acceleration, which aren’t the typical immediate steering feels caused by a rear flat.