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06-22-2013, 04:35 PM
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Tired of Tires
I have been online shopping for days for new Tires. Michelin's, Pirelli's, Shinko, Kenda, Vee Rubber...With tube, without tube. My head is spinning. Which one's are the best for the money? Which one's should I get? Anybody have recommendations? Any testimonials? Thanks!
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06-22-2013, 07:06 PM
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I use Pirelli SL-26 tires and I must say they have excellent grip and they're like riding on air compared to my old chinese tires.
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06-22-2013, 09:27 PM
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I think I currently have a Pirelli in the back and an Avon in the front. I wouldn't want to ride on a tube-in tire... tubeless is my preference. When it comes to tires, you get what you pay for. A cheap tire is just that---cheap.
If your paying $18.00 plus shipping on an ebay tire, you are probably going to get a stock Chinese factory tire, and I wouldn't recommend that. My top choices for motorcycle tires are: Pirelli Avon Michellin Kenda In that order. There are some other good tires out there, but those are the ones I have always had good luck with. One of the more important things about a MC tire change is a good balancing. you might take your entire bike and the tire into a local MC shop and they will tell you they wont touch it... But... If you pull the wheel and take them just the wheel and new tire they will most likely mount the new rubber and balance it, as well. The ride and handling of your bike will be 100% better with good rubber that has been balanced! hope this helps! Smoak
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06-23-2013, 04:25 AM
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06-23-2013, 12:30 PM
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Hi
Another Pirelli user here They have a smooth stable ride in all weather conditions Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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06-23-2013, 05:56 PM
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Pirelli here too. I have 3 scooters and all wear pirelli's. The one thing that can kill you the quickest with a scooter is a tire failing, and I don't mean blowing out I mean loosing just enough traction to let you contact the ground or a car or what have you. A good sticky tire is the best insurance money can buy.
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06-24-2013, 10:34 AM
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The Michelin Pilot Sport is the best tire I have ever come in contact with.
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06-24-2013, 11:57 AM
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I have Pirellis ordered for my 2T . Make sure to get them balanced and I would also replace the stem with a 90 degree type as many stock stems tend to leak
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06-24-2013, 12:05 PM
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Get the Bolt-through-the-rim kind. (As the Chinese OEM ones are press fit.)
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/index.php?cPath=169 |
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06-24-2013, 12:18 PM
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Thats excellent advice I change mine for a higher quality as well Im using these presently http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Prod.../315-1787.aspx Take care and rider safely dear friend Yours Hank
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06-24-2013, 01:14 PM
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That's a great idea too. Thanks. been shopping for Pirelli's, and Michelins. It has been difficult to find anything for the Kymco oddly enough (80/80/16). but the Roketa found them pretty easily. when I find the rest i'll let you know. thanks
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06-24-2013, 04:19 PM
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this is a 90/80-16 Michelin tire. It should fit, as long as your forks can handle a 10mm wider tire. Should be same ride height. Smoak
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06-24-2013, 05:33 PM
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Hi
Dyna Beads work exceptionally well for balancing your tires i use them in all of my vehicles http://www.innovativebalancing.com/HowItWorks.htm Main site http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.php Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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