What tyre am I really getting?

[Lee Rusty]

tyres have changed over the years and people opinions have not.
A bad experiance laasts a long time

I used to use Kenda because they lasted a long time on my outfit
ie 17000 Km - but last one I brought was in Dunedin and it was cut after a pretty straight run to Dargaville - less than 2000 km.

So softer compound would be ok on a touring bike for stickability,
Cheng shin tyres now are far better than they used to be, still not as good as Metzler etc but in my opinion way better than Dunlop.

I fitted a new Dunlop to the rear of my Harley and I have to say it is the only tyre I have ever removed and replaced with out being worn - I took it off after 350km as it was the worst tyre I have ever ridden on. SLid all over the place, no warning just gone.
I replaced it with a Metzler and it was great.

IT is not just the make of tyre but the compound of tyre, talk to the tyre man tell him what you want to use it for - commuting, touring, racing, etc.

There are a couple of good tyre places around but they all have their horror stories ie tyres fitted with wrong direction, loose wheel nuts etc.

Besides Cycletreads, Leading Edge, and Motormail, check out Rowes tyres behind the BP service station on Rosebank Rd Auck.
they have a good selection for racing, dirt, street, slicks, etc.
And they are friendly.

[georgedubyabush]

Unfortunately for Antallica Whangarei seems a bit hard up for tyres. Shaws Kawasaki couldnt find any to fit without ordering and then a big wait. Tyre man on lower Cameron street is cheap, but was trying to sell me miss-matched brands off his shelf. Ended up riding down to cycletreads which was well worth the trip.

[Lee Rusty]

cycle tread and other tyre places can sent by courier if you ask them - but it does mean fitting will cost extra

[Antallica]

Originally posted by georgedubyabush
Unfortunately for Antallica Whangarei seems a bit hard up for tyres. Shaws Kawasaki couldnt find any to fit without ordering and then a big wait. Tyre man on lower Cameron street is cheap, but was trying to sell me miss-matched brands off his shelf. Ended up riding down to cycletreads which was well worth the trip.

I agree... it seems I can only get 2 brands of tyre for my bike here as they all say 'oh they are an uncommon size', well the Suzuki dealers here have no trouble but they charge the world!

Shaw's was good and way cheaper than the Suzi dealer, and it turned out to be a pretty sweet tyre anyway