which tires to go with?

[DAC]

I'm eager to learn how it goes with the Pirellis. I have another season to go on the PR3s and they're great but would like to change it up.

[DaSwami_imp]

Are you guys changing out your own tires? Would love to order online but local dealers cop an attitude and charge way more for mounting and balance if you bring tires in rather than if you bought the tires "there".

[emptysea]

I have a (gasp) service agreement with my dealer that includes free oil changes and tire mounting/balancing, among other things, so I just have them do it.

Still think the Michelin PR3s are the best for this bike.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I have a (gasp) service agreement with my dealer that includes free oil changes and tire mounting/balancing, among other things, so I just have them do it.

Still think the Michelin PR3s are the best for this bike.

I've used both the OEM Bridgies and Dunlops, and PR3s as well as Pirelli Angel GTs. I'd agree that the 160 rear suits this bike. See [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4541&pid=111001#pid111001]this post . PR3s or GTs? Well to use Wiredgeorge's words, both are "peachy-keen bwhahahah".

Cheers

[Jim21680_imp]

I did change the tires myself. It can be quite an experience, but it doesn't need to be...all you need is the right tools, the right concept, and a bit of patience. Nothing expensive either - just a pair of tire levers, some plastic rim protectors, and some Windex. If you're even slightly mechanically-inclined, and a bit adventurous, I say go for it. Once you do it, you'll never want to pay a dealer again.

[kmoney_imp]

Are you guys changing out your own tires? Would love to order online but local dealers cop an attitude and charge way more for mounting and balance if you bring tires in rather than if you bought the tires "there".

I've never really got why dealers and brick and mortar stores don't just do free installation (or at least free installation if you bring them the wheel removed from the bike) as an enticement for you to buy tires from them. All the dealers around here charge the same $30 or so if even if you buy direct from them at a premium over online sites -- then they complain that no one supports their local motorcycle store.

[uscgmac_imp]

I've always bought online and had dealer install with no problems. Of coarse I get the speech about let us try and match the price online but the dealer can't go that low on price, they were never able to match what I paid online for them. They are happy with any buisness comming their way.

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[redbirds_imp]

My Honda dealer can usually make a deal on tires near as good as the web price and they only charge $14 for mounting. Makes little sense for me to order on line.

[the Ferret]

Birds, that is an incredible price to mount tires. My dealer is double that (off the bike)

I just ordered tires from my local dealer. Could have bought them a little cheaper online. I took my online prices in and the Parts Manager and I negotiated. They couldn't match the online price, but they came close enough for me.

[redbirds_imp]

Birds, that is an incredible price to mount tires. My dealer is double that (off the bike)

I just ordered tires from my local dealer. Could have bought them a little cheaper online. I took my online prices in and the Parts Manager and I negotiated. They couldn't match the online price, but they came close enough for me.

I should add, that's if you buy the tires from them. More if otherwise.