What kind of tires you running? - Page 5

No Worries · 11-18-2008, 05:57 PM

Avon Azaro's on the CBR and they work great. But I'm getting Avon's Storm ST's next time.

I've been using Metzeler's Laser, bias/ply, tube-type tires on my old GS1000 for many years. On a GS website, people are using Kenda tires or Cheng Shin tires. The main reason? Only $100/pair.

I couldn't believe it. I'd rather get premium tires and run them till they're bald than buy cheap tires. You look at any older bike around here and it has Metzeler's Laser front tire on it. I don't know, maybe because we have curves.

cuttle · 11-18-2008, 09:11 PM

knobbies

yes - on the street

JARVIS518 · 11-18-2008, 09:48 PM

where does everyone buy there tires? local or online?

NONE_too_SOFT · 11-18-2008, 09:51 PM

i buy mine online usually, but next pair i get i think im gonna drive my wheels down to iron pony and just get it all taken care of then. they have good online tire prices.

JARVIS518 · 11-18-2008, 09:54 PM

where online?

i found tire express is selling 2ct's for $300 with free shipping and just wondering if i could find them cheaper

Amber Lamps · 11-18-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JARVIS518

where does everyone buy there tires? local or online?

Well,I usually buy local as I get a set of Pirellis for about $225 but then I ran into a deal for two sets of Diablos for $300 on another forum I belong to... and now I got Bridgestone BT-016s for $200 online. So I guess I just go where the best deal is and don't stick to one or the other.

At the dealership back home I could get tires with on the bike mounting and balancing for about $260 otd. Here, Ron Ayers will sell me the tires cheap but charge $100 to mount and balance. I could mount them myself but I don't have a balancer...

NeonspeedRT · 11-18-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

But I'm getting Avon's Storm ST's next time.

I had those on my R1 before I put the Pilot Road 2's on. They were good tires. I got about 7500 miles out of them on the R1.

anthonyk · 11-18-2008, 11:10 PM

I've got Dunlop Roadsmarts on right now, and I like them. They stick well enough for me, and the harder center compound has been great for commuting. I may try the Pilot Road 2 at some point, but the Dunlops were cheaper this time around.

101lifts2 · 11-19-2008, 12:32 AM

BT003 Race Front Soft....BT003 Race Medium rear

Street only this year, but I only run canyons. The tires are super super awesome turn in is awesome and grip is beyond grippy.

I've run these on the track as well. I LOVE these tires.

Also, the tires lasted 8 months...front and rear actually lasted the same.

fasternyou929 · 11-19-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The tires are super super awesome turn in is awesome and grip is beyond grippy.

Sounds like someone's been hanging around the Junior High school girls! You should've said "like" a few times for good measure.

11-18-2008, 09:11 PM	#42
cuttle now available w/o fish Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in a holler Moto: DR650, Morini, 1/2 M900ie Posts: 820	knobbies yes - on the street __________________ "Typo's are very importand to al written form. It gives the reader something to look for soo they arenâ€™t distrackted by the total lack of kontend in your writing's." - R. K. Milholland

11-19-2008, 12:32 AM	#49
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	BT003 Race Front Soft....BT003 Race Medium rear Street only this year, but I only run canyons. The tires are super super awesome turn in is awesome and grip is beyond grippy. I've run these on the track as well. I LOVE these tires. Also, the tires lasted 8 months...front and rear actually lasted the same. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

11-18-2008, 05:57 PM	#41
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Avon Azaro's on the CBR and they work great. But I'm getting Avon's Storm ST's next time. I've been using Metzeler's Laser, bias/ply, tube-type tires on my old GS1000 for many years. On a GS website, people are using Kenda tires or Cheng Shin tires. The main reason? Only $100/pair. I couldn't believe it. I'd rather get premium tires and run them till they're bald than buy cheap tires. You look at any older bike around here and it has Metzeler's Laser front tire on it. I don't know, maybe because we have curves.

11-18-2008, 09:48 PM	#43
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	where does everyone buy there tires? local or online?

11-18-2008, 09:51 PM	#44
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	i buy mine online usually, but next pair i get i think im gonna drive my wheels down to iron pony and just get it all taken care of then. they have good online tire prices.

11-18-2008, 09:54 PM	#45
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	where online? i found tire express is selling 2ct's for $300 with free shipping and just wondering if i could find them cheaper

11-18-2008, 11:10 PM	#48
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	I've got Dunlop Roadsmarts on right now, and I like them. They stick well enough for me, and the harder center compound has been great for commuting. I may try the Pilot Road 2 at some point, but the Dunlops were cheaper this time around.