Author Topic: Tires??????? sorry everyone (Read 12035 times)

mattydefran · « **on:** June 13, 2006, 10:20:49 AM »

Hi Everybody,

I realize this topic has probably been kicked to death, but I am in a bind don't have much time to scan the archives so I have to ask. I need tires for my b12s. This will be my first new set of tires. I only got 3,500 mi. out of the factory michelins. What is the best tire considering all factors. I want a sport touring tire that will last a while but doesn't sacrafice too much handling. Oh yeah and it has to be Cheap!!!!

I think I am kinda dreaming, but I would like to hear what you all think

Thanks
Matt

WabashMX5 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2006, 10:25:19 AM »

From what I've gathered on here, you want Shinko 009s if you're looking for cheap, sport-touring, with decent life. People also often mention the Avon ST45 and ST46 for a very long-lasting sport-tour tire, though I don't know the price. The Shinkos are remarkably cheap, IIRC.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2006, 10:37:23 AM »

Did you even look in the whole section devoted to tires?

If you got 3500 miles out of the stock tires and they were worn out, you're probably not gonna get much better mileage out of any other ST type tire. You can get tires that'll last as long as the stockers and handle better. If you want more mileage, the Metzeler ME880 Marathon touring tires are made in the B12's sizes. AFAIK, that's the only tire that's going to get you more mileage out of your tires.

I don't know how some of you guys do it though... you must ride a LOT harder than I do, or your roads are total crap. I'm getting 10K miles out of ST tires and I don't wear 'em down to the cord. I do wear them down to the wear bars though.

PaulVS · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2006, 10:39:27 AM »

Yep... Shinkos.

You could go with the Shinko Advance 005 (sport tire) or the Raven 009 (sport-touring)

Both should give you really good mileage, and they can't be beat for the price. I have the 005's - and will probably get them again.

Best price is here:
http://www.ridenowonline.com/product_results.aspx?keyword=shinko

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2006, 10:48:15 AM »

No experience with the Shinkos, but from what the people here that have used them lead me to believe, the 009 is gonna last about as long as a Pilot Road, Azarro, Strada or Z6 - which last about as long as a stock tire. (All seem to be a better choice handling wise to the stock tires.)

oremike · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2006, 03:32:28 PM »

I run the Pirelli Diablo Strata's on Metzler Z-6's and love them. They cost more than the Shinko's and less than the Avon's.

DjVas · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2006, 06:23:40 PM »

what about the Bridgestones BT020 s for the B6.. ? These are the ones suggested to be the same as the OEM tires that my 01 B6 had (BT56s).

Daytona · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2006, 11:26:14 AM »

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="mattydefran"]Hi Everybody,

I realize this topic has probably been kicked to death, but I am in a bind don't have much time to scan the archives so I have to ask. I need tires for my b12s. This will be my first new set of tires. I only got 3,500 mi. out of the factory michelins. What is the best tire considering all factors. I want a sport touring tire that will last a while but doesn't sacrafice too much handling. Oh yeah and it has to be Cheap!!!!

I think I am kinda dreaming, but I would like to hear what you all think

Thanks
Matt

Nothing else need be said! Look here http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=649

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2006, 11:43:04 AM »

I'm not recommending anything one way or the other...only mentioning that when I was studying ALL the tire threads on this site I noticed a lot of good responses about Metzeler Z6 Roadtecs (as well as others mentioned above).

Again, I'm not suggesting you buy them. I only noticed others on this board speaking positively about them.

Buy whatever works best for you price vs. performance-wise.

DjVas · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2006, 11:45:45 AM »

How about the OEM tires (Bridgestones for me).. I shouldn't get the same? i thought that is the right thing to do...

jbrough7 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2006, 11:51:54 AM »

Not sure about OEM's but did you see the prices from PaulVS's post re that company's deals? $50 for a very good tire! Man, that is an incredible deal!! Last time I checked on half decent tires for my little cruiser they were $120 (each) in Canada. Had to go through the US of A.

And those things HAVE to be better than OEM.

Jim

Daytona · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2006, 12:00:27 PM »

The new site for the best $ on 009 Shinko's I.M.O. Old arizona M sport.

http://www.ridenowonline.com/product_detail.aspx?item_guid=75c38e73-680c-4bad-8580-dd7e52dfa159

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2006, 10:16:35 PM »

Yeah... a decent price but the bastages put up retail (HD) outlets in Texas and now you have to add sales tax

Just ordered another Shinko rear this week - the tax was only 5 bucks but still, a mere four months ago it wasn't that way.

Sheese..... 4 months and I need a new tire???? Something is horrible wrong or absolutely right with that.

Daytona · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2006, 02:20:56 AM »

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="txbanditrydr"]Yeah... a decent price but the bastages put up retail (HD) outlets in Texas and now you have to add sales tax Just ordered another Shinko rear this week - the tax was only 5 bucks but still, a mere four months ago it wasn't that way.

Sheese..... 4 months and I need a new tire???? Something is horrible wrong or absolutely right with that.

Got to be for a spare? No one could wear an 009 out in 4 months!

Been riding from coast to coast maybe.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2006, 10:55:13 AM »

A little over 8,000 miles of hard riding - everyday it doesn't rain and we haven't had any rain....