OEM tires

[Motogeezer1949_imp]

I've run both OEM Bridgestone's and Dunlops. Either of the rears are fine IMO, but the fronts were occassionally squirrely at speed and lean + they feather and wear oddly. I'm totally satisfied with the Bridgestone T30 and will stick with it. I'm also sticking with the stock size rear, as I see no reason to go larger.

[Paulb_imp]

Just one complication here, are we all talking about spoked wheels with inner tubes because as I understand it not all tubeless tyres can be used with tubes. The reason being that tyres designed for tubes are well finished on the inner surface and don't rub on the tube, whereas tubeless tyres can have rough inner surfaces and cause punctures. My bike has tubes and I need to make sure the tyres are compatible.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

hey Un-decider...I think both Ptero and Geezer are running T30's and have reported on them.

Not me mate. In sequence:

Dunlop stocks

Bridgestone stocks

Michelin PR3s

Pirelli Angel GTs.

So I think I seen a good selection of tyres on this bike.


Cheers

[Jim21680_imp]

I still get an odd feeling to put Pirellis on a Honda, but the Angel GTs will likely be my next choice (replacing the original D205s). The PR3, Roadsmart 2, and GT all get high praise, so you really can't go wrong.

In wet conditions, I'll never ask much of any motorcycle tire...but these 205s don't seem willing to offer much either. Looking forward to a new set eventually.

[wiredgeorge_imp]

Like I said in my original post, "I won't even bother ask which tires to buy because everyone who has ever bought a tire thinks their tire is peachy-keen bwhahahah"

I think I am going to look for some Kendas or Shinkos.... hehe

[hdvalente_imp]

hey Un-decider...I think both Ptero and Geezer are running T30's and have reported on them.

I saw Motogeezer's post about running the T30 up front which is where I was made aware of this tire. I believe he is running either the OEM Dunlop or some other Dunlop out back. I suspect the 140/70 T30 is not being distributed in North America. When it comes time for a rear tire, I'll be diving in to the various tire threads when I get more serious about that topic. I just want to make the front end track better, so $110 should get me squared away for now with just a front tire.

I saw Motogeezer's post about running the T30 up front which is where I was made aware of this tire. I believe he is running either the OEM Dunlop or some other Dunlop out back. I suspect the 140/70 T30 is not being distributed in North America. When it comes time for a rear tire, I'll be diving in to the various tire threads when I get more serious about that topic. I just want to make the front end track better, so $110 should get me squared away for now with just a front tire.
This link shows the rear tire:
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/moto...%3A%3ASC65

But you are right, that size for the T30 is nowhere to be found...
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/product/tirefinder

Bridgestone USA doesn't list 140/70-18 for the T30:
http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/Street.aspx#8203

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Like I said in my original post, "I won't even bother ask which tires to buy because everyone who has ever bought a tire thinks their tire is peachy-keen bwhahahah"

I think I am going to look for some Kendas or Shinkos.... hehe

That's because most are tight wads and by the time they get around the spiders in their pockets they are riding on slicks. So any new tyre is going to be "peachy-keen bwhahahah".

Cheers

[quietguy_imp]

I was curious... forgot to look at my stockers after my first ride Friday so ran out Saturday afternoon and looked .. my stock tires are the Bridgestone.

Good enough for me - plus, they hold air just fine

[jimgl3_imp]

guess this is good a place as any... I am concerned about all the folks on here that are apparently putting 120mm tires on the 2.5 inch front rim. that is N O T an approved rim size on any tire site I've searched. 120 tires are for 3 inch minimum size rim. Anyone else have comment on this?

As a side note... I don't see how Django can get better wet grip out of T30 than Z8, when Z8 won tire test against comparable sport touring tires by 3 second lap times! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG4VkYGBOv8

[Pterodactyl_imp]

guess this is good a place as any... I am concerned about all the folks on here that are apparently putting 120mm tires on the 2.5 inch front rim. that is N O T an approved rim size on any tire site I've searched. 120 tires are for 3 inch minimum size rim. Anyone else have comment on this?

As a side note... I don't see how Django can get better wet grip out of T30 than Z8, when Z8 won tire test against comparable sport touring tires by 3 second lap times! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG4VkYGBOv8

Thanks for your concern Jimgle3, but lighten your load and relieve yourself of concern for me. After over 30,000 kms on 160 rears I'm still here. That's not to say that the rubber is not going to depart the rim tomorrow, but I'm just a risk taker I guess .

Cheers.