TLS tyres

[fizbin]

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?

[Hoon]

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]

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

[crazyhorse]

You are worried about the price of tyres???? How much gas are you going through a week?

[Morcs]

I ran pilot road 2's on the TL. awesome in every way.

[fizbin]

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

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]

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]

Something i got off the TLZone forums.... however tyre dimensions seem to vary a fair bit between the manufacturers



Although i think budget dictates what tyres you're getting over brand & feel?

[Jacko2]

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]

PR2's 22,000km. Rear squared off but front still had a bit left.

[98tls]

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]

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

Something i got off the TLZone forums.... however tyre dimensions seem to vary a fair bit between the manufacturers

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]

I vote for the PR2. Heard stories about them going for under $500 in Tauranga. Might pay to ring around.

[98tls]

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]

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.