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fizbin
8th July 2009, 19:31
ok so the time has come to replace the tyres for the first time on the TL. I rang cycle treads today and asked for prices to replace the snot that is currently on the bike with new set. was quoted around 550 for a set of dual compound perellies (sorry bad spelling).
Question i have for the masses is as i commute on my bike what would be a good set to buy? Taking into account that i also do a fair bit a weekend work. i do anywhere from 500-800 kms a week on average. (sometimes more but not in the weather we have been having lately), And what would be a fair price to pay?
Ouch! For that many km's I'd be leaning towards the cheaper end of the pile. Vtwins, especially the TL chews through tyres. Unless you don't mind paying $550 for new rubber every 2 months! If you haven't already, it'd probably be worth investing in an ohlins rear shock as it'll reduce tyre wear.
Squiggles
9th July 2009, 12:06
My last set were M3's, good but quickly started to square off in the few weeks i used it to get to uni... Go with the 180 rear as well (instead of the stock 190), it'll greatly improve flickability :yes:
crazyhorse
9th July 2009, 12:10
You are worried about the price of tyres???? How much gas are you going through a week?
Morcs
9th July 2009, 12:27
I ran pilot road 2's on the TL. awesome in every way.
fizbin
10th July 2009, 11:46
Ouch! For that many km's I'd be leaning towards the cheaper end of the pile. Vtwins, especially the TL chews through tyres. Unless you don't mind paying $550 for new rubber every 2 months! If you haven't already, it'd probably be worth investing in an ohlins rear shock as it'll reduce tyre wear.
got the shock already. the tyres qere already half worn when i got them so not to worried.
My last set were M3's, good but quickly started to square off in the few weeks i used it to get to uni... Go with the 180 rear as well (instead of the stock 190), it'll greatly improve flickability :yes:
i wondered why it had a 180 on the rear!
You are worried about the price of tyres???? How much gas are you going through a week?
um to work and back $40odd give or take
around another $40 in the weekend depending on were i go
I ran pilot road 2's on the TL. awesome in every way.
mint thanks what are they worth?
Morcs
10th July 2009, 12:53
mint thanks what are they worth?
Around 6 hundy. I went with a 2ct front though,
Dont go with a 180. the 190 PR2 had a nicer profile than a conti race attack 190/55.
Squiggles
10th July 2009, 15:57
Something i got off the TLZone forums.... however tyre dimensions seem to vary a fair bit between the manufacturers :buggerd:
<img src="http://wotid.com/pictures/albums/userpics/10001/190_2.jpg"></img> (http://www.tlzone.net/forums/open-forum/97833-have-i-ever-started-tyre-thread.html)
Although i think budget dictates what tyres you're getting over brand & feel?
Jacko2
10th July 2009, 17:18
Hi Fizzy,
My last set were Pirelli Stradas
12k and probably a little more as I only changed cause of puncture on rear.
The front had a fair bit left
FWW
Jacko
MotoKuzzi
10th July 2009, 18:41
PR2's 22,000km. Rear squared off but front still had a bit left.
98tls
10th July 2009, 18:59
Good luck getting 22k out of a tyre on a TL,as for the 190/180 thing,ive tried both but ended up back with the 190.
fizbin
10th July 2009, 20:52
Around 6 hundy. I went with a 2ct front though,
Dont go with a 180. the 190 PR2 had a nicer profile than a conti race attack 190/55.
thanks bro. but i think i just died a little inside $600 doh:blank:
Something i got off the TLZone forums.... however tyre dimensions seem to vary a fair bit between the manufacturers :buggerd:
<img src="http://wotid.com/pictures/albums/userpics/10001/190_2.jpg"></img> (http://www.tlzone.net/forums/open-forum/97833-have-i-ever-started-tyre-thread.html)
Although i think budget dictates what tyres you're getting over brand & feel?
must join that forum one day!
Hi Fizzy,
My last set were Pirelli Stradas
12k and probably a little more as I only changed cause of puncture on rear.
The front had a fair bit left
FWW
Jacko
cheers for that
PR2's 22,000km. Rear squared off but front still had a bit left.
*sniggers*
Good luck getting 22k out of a tyre on a TL,as for the 190/180 thing,ive tried both but ended up back with the 190.
what is the benefit of 190 vs 180? i think i will put a 190 back on to start with, but would be nice to know
cowboyz
10th July 2009, 21:00
I vote for the PR2. Heard stories about them going for under $500 in Tauranga. Might pay to ring around.
98tls
10th July 2009, 21:00
what is the benefit of 190 vs 180? i think i will put a 190 back on to start with, but would be nice to know Some say 180 turns in better,there was a poll on the TL site a few years ago and from memory there was more on 190s,wouldnt mind trying a 55 sometime but would have to remove the hugger for it to fit.To be honest for road riding i couldnt tell the difference.
Morcs
11th July 2009, 18:59
a 180 is stretched on a 6'' rim.
When a tyre is put on the wrong size rim it deforms it - and as consequence can change the way it behaves - specially when its the side walls being pulled around.
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