New Tires Choices

[Cormanus]

Not this tyre, but I’m pretty sure someone had a 150 on their rear wheel.

 

[peterbaron]

If not mistaken, Chuckk presently has Shinko 150/rear ???

 

[Houtman_imp]

I have Continentals 150 on the rear of my 2013 and 2014. Really like them.

 

[misterprofessionality]

mp have you been using the Spirit's too?

Yep. i picked up my first pair of Avon spirits about 18 months ago i think. had them in PA.

 

[jedd_imp]

you guys think by going w/ a wider 160 in the back, the the tire lasts longer ?

 

[Cormanus]

jedd, I think originally people went with a 160 rear because it was near impossible to get a radial tyre in 140, particularly here in Australia where you couldn’t get either OEM option.

 

[misterprofessionality]

To me the wider rear just changes the handling profile in a very favorable way over the 140. I immediatley had more confidence in sweepers and corners at speed when i first went up to the 160 rear. I don't think it slows tire wear though.

 

[Lord Popgun]

I have to agree with Mr.P

 

[peterbaron]

Agreed with both posts, 27 & 28.
Just changed from 160 to 140 and already see less confidence when cornering...

 

[bflint]

BFlint update: Just got back from 7400 mile trip on my new Avon Spirits. I thought they performed very well on the road, including the hot deserts and rainy environments. Seem to have a lot of life left in them. Thinking these are my new fav tire choice to replace my previous fav PR3's. Will post photos soon.

 

[the Ferret]

7400 miles with lots of life left? You got my attention

 

[Cormanus]

Me too.

 

[j3gq_imp]

BFlint update: Just got back from 7400 mile trip on my new Avon Spirits. I thought they performed very well on the road, including the hot deserts and rainy environments. Seem to have a lot of life left in them. Thinking these are my new fav tire choice to replace my previous fav PR3's. Will post photos soon.

Would you remember how much thread (in mm) these tires had when new ? Did you measure by any chance ?

 

[Cqrlm911_imp]

I just installed Bridgestone bt46 tire on my 17 Ex and I am very impressed compared to Dunlop D205 that came on bike. Hopefully they wear better too- I average 3,500 to 4000 miles on last 2 sets of Dunlop’s

 

[Rogerdj_imp]

Has anyone got comments on Pirelli Sport Demon tyres then?

 

[Cormanus]

They're bias ply rather than radial, but they seem to me to ride fine. I've got nearly 6,000 kms on the rear and 1,800 kms on the front and they're wearing fine. noroomtomove has run at least one and maybe two sets of them if I recall correctly.

 

[Crazyirv_imp]

Has anyone ever tried Bridgestones' 150/70ZR-18, Battlax Adventure A41 Radial rear tire? They have got what looks like good, deep rain removing grooves, high speed rating and claims of high mileage. Like I posted earlier, I have BS on both of my CB's, the Z900RS and the GS1100E I am also working on.
Just looking on the internet for tires, not needed yet, but tube tires are tough to find. I found a BS 150/70R-18 Battlax Adventure Cross Tourer AX41T G, tube tire for the rear. I think it is made for the Africa twin, but it does have a tube.

Stock size back tire BT45...Avon Storm 3D X-M for front, also stock size. Avon tires rock, reviews on it are great, and it was all of $105. by the way, anyone in Northern Cai want to buy slightly used Pirelli Angels GT 160/60/18 and 120/7018? Less than 1000 miles on both, they just didnt work for me the bike has wobbling issues (that might be in my head) and the stock sizes seem better. The tires look good. $100 for both you pick up. Also know a local guy who will install them ON THE BIKE for $30/each.

Think the 160 might be just a little too wide for our rims to cause the wobbling?

Think the 160 might be just a little too wide for our rims to cause the wobbling?
Everyone else who tried 160 has no complaints. It seems only I had that issue. Now that I'm back to stock size the bike seems more stable. Where I ride there are nasty crosswinds and that could be a factor too, and if I'm behind a truck the bike wobbles some. When you put a 160 on a 140 rim you are pinching the tire and instead of a larger contact patch you may have a smaller one. Anyway for those who like the 160 rear and 120 front I have 1 of each for sale, they have maybe 1000 or less miles you can have both for 100 bucks, pickup only, in Carmichael CA

 

[Houtman_imp]

That is why I went for a 150 rear (Continental )

 

[peterbaron]

That is why I went for a 150 rear (Continental )

John, what exact tire & size is it?

 

[Houtman_imp]

On my 2013 I have the Continental Trail Attack 2 in 150/70 18 R and on my 2014 I have the Continental Trail Attack 3 in 150/70 18 R Both tubeless tires .I really like these tires they are 90/10 ( 90 road 10 off road ) I never go off road with them , they warm up quickly and good in rain. Not the cheapest but suit my bikes very well.