Tyres for a Suzuki GSX250

**Meekey_Mouse** · 16th October 2006, 09:59

Hi, I know nothing about tyres

but was wondering if any one had any idea what tyres would be good for the above mentioned bike? I'm going to talk to my mechanic when I can, but would appreciate any advice on here

Thanks!!

Jaz

**kiwifruit** · 16th October 2006, 10:01

just do what chris mitchell says

**MSTRS:Me** · 16th October 2006, 10:07

Pirelli Sport Demons are an excellent tyre for 250's

**Freakshow** · 16th October 2006, 10:09

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Pirelli Sport Demons are an excellent tyre for 250's

And I have one for sale!

Will give you the link when it goes on Trade ME!!

**Buster** · 16th October 2006, 10:29

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

Hi, I know nothing about tyres

but was wondering if any one had any idea what tyres would be good for the above mentioned bike? I'm going to talk to my mechanic when I can, but would appreciate any advice on here

Thanks!!

Jaz

What sort of riding do you do? Im running Michelin Pilot Actives, and it makes a huge difference.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 16th October 2006, 18:02

Originally Posted by Buster

What sort of riding do you do? Im running Michelin Pilot Actives, and it makes a huge difference.

Riding around/through town, will be doing a bit of touring and a few trackdays

**2much** · 16th October 2006, 20:42

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

just do what chris mitchell says

Good advice.

Kenda's are a good cheap option, got a GSX250 and i've scraped the pegs with them easily, they stick like shit to a blanket. BT45's will cost more but last longer due to dual compound.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 24th October 2006, 16:31

Aprox. how much will it cost to get 2 new tyres for my bike?? Just so I know how much to start saving for lol

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th October 2006, 16:47

That is always a curly question. If you want halfway decent tyres then budget for around $350-400 for a pair

**2much** · 24th October 2006, 17:42

bout 200 for a pair of kendas i think

**Mr. Peanut** · 24th October 2006, 17:57

Shinko 005's are really good multipurpose tyre. I drag my pegs with em, and they're not expensive either.

**speights_bud** · 26th October 2006, 14:01

I would personally recomend the bridgestone battlax series if you can get them in the right sizes.

But before you go buying them off the shop you should know that you shouldn't pay the shelf price straight off.

I strongly reccomend going to www.cycletreads.co.nz and checking out their prices in the catalogue

This is where alot of bike shops will order from and you can get it delivered to your door for cheaper. However you will still have to pay a fitting fee if you cannot do so yourself.

**speights_bud** · 26th October 2006, 14:05

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

Riding around/through town, will be doing a bit of touring and a few trackdays

Sounds similar to what i'm doing, including a bit of harder riding (if possible on a 250).
I ran a battlax on the back for the last track day i did and it held up well, even with a 110kg passenger (Gixxer 4 Ever) on the back at one stage. I've now matched them front and rear and everything is good. Cost me $350 all round.

The dual compound is also a big advantage for you if you're doing touring and track days as the middle of the tyre is harder so it lasts loger, but the outside is stickier to give ya more grip when ya tip itin a bit more.