Tires

[NPHLYT]

I have not even begun the tear down, but I need to start looking at what shoes I will be installing on the 750. I think I will keep stock rims (still on the fence about later supersport wheels), and I will (more than likely) lower it. Discuss.

 

[Ease]

I have not even begun the tear down, but I need to start looking at what shoes I will be installing on the 750. I think I will keep stock rims (still on the fence about later supersport wheels), and I will (more than likely) lower it. Discuss.

Seems everyone runs Avons with great reviews...

I (and a couple others on here) have Dunlop GT501's... Can't remember the cost right now but they're modern and seem to perform pretty well.

Now, keep in mind that I switched from a bald rear and a Chen-Whatever front (which suck, just don't buy that brand - front tire used to slip out on quick turns and under hard braking).

 

[TonUpSoldier]

Im going to have to dissagree just a bit on the Cheng Shin's. While MOST of there assortment IS crap, the HIMAXX is actually reviewed as a pretty good tire. Its not going to get the mileage that Avons or Bridgestones or what have you will, but i have them on my bike (came with them, and they were new so i left em for now) and before i broke her down to start serious work on her, i flogged the hell out of that bike, and it NEVER flinched. I would still recommend Avons over anything, but these arent BAD tires.

 

[Ease]

Im going to have to dissagree just a bit on the Cheng Shin's. While MOST of there assortment IS crap, the HIMAXX is actually reviewed as a pretty good tire. Its not going to get the mileage that Avons or Bridgestones or what have you will, but i have them on my bike (came with them, and they were new so i left em for now) and before i broke her down to start serious work on her, i flogged the hell out of that bike, and it NEVER flinched. I would still recommend Avons over anything, but these arent BAD tires.

Fair enough.
Check how your front tire is wearing though, TonUp. I found that the front got reeeeally wavy after a while, that's when she got bad in the turns.

Had a bridgestone in the back that was good, but I decided to get a matching set when I upgraded... Think it ended up in the trash without me knowing it. :

 

[TonUpSoldier]

I Shall keep an eye on er Ease..thanks for the headsup, but they are brand spankin new minus the maybe 500 miles i put on em this summer, so that could be why they;ve been right there. I do have a set of *slightly* used Avons, one being a Venom X and the other a RoadRunner, that i have here to put on after.

 

[NPHLYT]

So how about the tubeless vs tube-ful? Advantages/disadvantages? What does a brotha have to do to go to a tubeless? I understand that the rim itself is different, what rim could be used? I am not sure if I will paint/powdercoat the rims or make them shiny chrome or polished aluminum. Decisions, decisions. Are the later F star wheels tubeless?

 

[HerrDeacon]

Anyone have a good site(s) for tire reviews. When I bought my bike it looks like the PO put on a cheap pair just to sell the bike. Wanted to see what kind of reviews they get. I haven't rode on them yet so I'll have to wait until the summer.

 

[locOleoN]

So how about the tubeless vs tube-ful? Advantages/disadvantages? What does a brotha have to do to go to a tubeless? I understand that the rim itself is different, what rim could be used? I am not sure if I will paint/powdercoat the rims or make them shiny chrome or polished aluminum. Decisions, decisions. Are the later F star wheels tubeless?

I have Bridgestone Spittfires on both my bikes and I have no problems.. I was told be several mechanic friends to never to put Kendal tires on a bike. Regarding tubless vs. tube.. If you have the classic spoked rims, you need to have tubes!!..

 

[Scarcat]

I've got Metzlers on my bikes. No problems with htem, and they work quite well.

 

[chrisf]

I just put 30 miles on my new Avon RoadRunners (or whatever they're called) and they felt great.

--Chris