Tyre wear...

[slofox]

Approaching 14,000km and the rear tyre, although it has reasonable tread left, has squared off badly - to the point where it almost looks as though the middle line of the tyre is below the level of the areas either side of it...(not seen that before). Have always run at recommended pressures a la book.
So would you change it now or would you run the last coupla thousand km out of it? Can't say it handles that badly, but then, you get used to things that sneak up very slowly...

[NZsarge]

So would you change it now or would you run the last coupla thousand km out of it? Can't say it handles that badly, but then, you get used to things that sneak up very slowly...

Do another thousand or so if ya reckon there's a couple left in it then biff it, no sense in pressing ya luck I reckon.

[DMNTD]

I'd change it personally. Would suck(not in a good way) if the next thread you posted up said something like "if only I had changed my tyres).
14,000kms...oh how I dream :drool:

[slofox]

I'm tempted to change them now since I can get a good price on a set of PR2's....if I wait the price will not come down...and like you said DMNTD, that next post......errrrrrr.

[MSTRS]

I'm tempted to change them now since I can get a good price on a set of PR2's....if I wait the price will not come down...and like you said DMNTD, that next post......errrrrrr.

How good a price? I'm up to 17000kms. Not squared off but definitely on borrowed time...

[driftn]

14,000k is awesome i could only dream of that kind of milage.
Get them off.

[slofox]

How good a price? I'm up to 17000kms. Not squared off but definitely on borrowed time...

$465.00 fitted and balanced...

[NZsarge]

$465.00 fitted and balanced...

Don't mean to be a wet blanket dude but that price sound pretty expensive to me, I know the price of tyres have gone up but sheesh!

How 'bout a pic of said rear tyre so we can see what were all talking about?

[MSTRS]

That is a great price. Who do I have to shag to join in?

Don't mean to be a wet blanket dude but that price sound pretty expensive to me, I know the price of tyres have gone up but sheesh!

How 'bout a pic of said rear tyre so we can see what were all talking about?
Tried to buy PR2s round here John? >$600 F+B
Here's a pic of mine... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1916370&postcount=22

[NZsarge]

That is a great price. Who do I have to shag to join in?

If that's a great price what the hell have you been quoted?

[MSTRS]

If that's a great price what the hell have you been quoted?

See above...
He did say a set. Best price I can get round these parts is $550. And that was a maybe cos they were out of stock.

[slofox]

See above...
He did say a set. Best price I can get round these parts is $550. And that was a maybe cos they were out of stock.

Cycletreads are near $100 dearer - without fitting and balancing. And it IS a set - front and rear....

[NZsarge]

See above...
He did say a set. Best price I can get round these parts is $550. And that was a maybe cos they were out of stock.


Cycletreads are near $100 dearer - without fitting and balancing. And it IS a set - front and rear....

My bad, I take it back, for a "set" that would be an awesome price.

[NZsarge]

I got quoted for a Bridgestone multi-compound BT-016 190/50 (rear only) $465! best part of $500 fitted!!

[Owl]

$465.00 fitted and balanced...

Bargain!:yes:

Hell, I'd be happy with $465 to my door and I'd put them on myself!

[MSTRS]

*small voice repeats "Who do I have to shag etc?"*

[slofox]

*small voice repeats "Who do I have to shag etc?"*

Boyds.....

[MSTRS]

Ta (10chars)

[cowpoos]

Approaching 14,000km and the rear tyre, although it has reasonable tread left, has squared off badly - to the point where it almost looks as though the middle line of the tyre is below the level of the areas either side of it...(not seen that before). Have always run at recommended pressures a la book.
So would you change it now or would you run the last coupla thousand km out of it? Can't say it handles that badly, but then, you get used to things that sneak up very slowly...
I wouldn't worry...sounds like your not a demon rider..so its not really a issuse of performance or safety..run it till the min tread lines show. then replace...but I would consider it before winter.

[cowpoos]

I got quoted for a Bridgestone multi-compound BT-016 190/50 (rear only) $465! best part of $500 fitted!!
you are in dannevirke!! anywhere from napier too pahiatua too manawatu...seems that tyres are shitloads more expensive!!

[pritch]

$465.00 fitted and balanced...

Go for it!

Sayings such as "Just one more track day", or "Just one more trip" are reportedly often followed by tears.

[Dealer]

Cycletreads are near $100 dearer - without fitting and balancing. And it IS a set - front and rear....

I paid $540 for a set of PR2 fitted from Cycletreads. and that was a 190 for the rear. I get about 11,000km and replace them early.

[vifferman]

I tell you what, Slofox: I bet that if you go and get the new tyres fitted (that's an extremely good price, BTW!) you'll be saying, "Huh... these tyres are SO much better than the old ones. Didn't realise my handling had deteriorated that much. Can't believe I debated buying them..."
Remember: it's not just the amount or tread left - it's the condition of the rubber (whether it still softens up and provides good grip), AND the profile.
Your back tyre sounds like it's kaput, tread left or not. 14,000 km is good mileage.

[slofox]

All booked for Monday.....now to try and avoid binning this weekend......

[Morcs]

Holy shit 14000K's...

ride harder!

I dont even ride that hard and a rear tyre is extremely lucky to last 5000ks...

[AllanB]

14,000 is great, $465 for a pair of PR2's fitted is Excellent.

Smoke the old one and get into the PR2's :cool:

I paid $520 fitted last year for a pair in CHCH and that was discounted!

Bastards in the North Island always appear to be getting better offers on tyres! Must be the greater competition - there is only two dedicated tyre suppliers in Christchurch.


A chap I know just fitted a pair of Avon Storms in CHCH - $600 plus fitting.....

[Hitcher]

Approaching 14,000km

What sort of tyre are you running?

[vifferman]

A chap I know just fitted a pair of Avon Storms in CHCH - $600 plus fitting.....
:blank:
I paid (IIRC) $450 or thereabouts.

[slofox]

What sort of tyre are you running?

OEM's...Dunlop D220 I think...?. Average to say the least.....pleased to be able to change them......

[slofox]

ride harder!



I like whole bones and whole licences.......and I can't afford "voluntary tax"....all OK so far...

[Morcs]

I like whole bones and whole licences.......and I can't afford "voluntary tax"....all OK so far...

Good on yer. Keep it that way ;)

[slofox]

I tell you what, Slofox: I bet that if you go and get the new tyres fitted (that's an extremely good price, BTW!) you'll be saying, "Huh... these tyres are SO much better than the old ones. Didn't realise my handling had deteriorated that much. Can't believe I debated buying them..."


I got the news treads on this morning vifferman......Huh... these tyres are SO much better than the old ones. Didn't realise my handling had deteriorated that much. Can't believe I debated buying them...

Hmmmmmm I think I have heard that before somewhere.......

Seriously - it was like riding on slippers after bare feet....no comparison with the old Dunlops. Even just riding out of the shop, straight along the smooth road you could feel it but most especially noticeable on the transition from one side to the other - just a smoooooth roll over. And despite being new they feel pretty safe already (in the I did not fall off at the first roundabout....).

[MSTRS]

Competition? See if you can wear yours out before mine truly are toast??

[slofox]

Competition? See if you can wear yours out before mine truly are toast??

I'm pretty sure you would win there MSTRS.....:yes:

[MSTRS]

I'm pretty sure you would win there MSTRS.....:yes:

With a 17000km headstart...it could be close.

[DarkLord]

Can anyone recommend a good set of tyres for the Hyosung GT250R....my Battlaxes have done at least 12,000 k's and counting, tyre pressures were very low this morning so I'm thinking it's a good time to change them!!

[MSTRS]

BT45s? If not, try them. They are great tyres on the smaller bikes. Or Pirelli Sport Demons.

[DarkLord]

I have BT45's on at the moment, just noticed my rear wheel is starting to go square after 12,000 k's or so. Still, I think that's just down to tyre pressures etc. Tyres have been brilliant for me so I may just get a new set of those....

However, I tend to do a lot of long distance riding/touring on the bike. Would Sports Demons be able to handle this?

[MSTRS]

About the same as BT45s. Similar compounds, I believe. The 2 tyres are often used in combination, rather than a set of either.
If you are doing a lot of commuting, easy touring, for longer life you will need to go to something with a harder compound, but then you lose some grip. Unless you can find some dual compounds that fit. Michelin Pilot Road 2s are brilliant, IF they come in your sizes go with them. Much more expensive than your BTs or SDs though.

[Hitcher]

Dunlop Arrowmaxs worked wonders on my Zeal after the OEM Yokohamas wore out...