Author Topic: Tyre Choice? (Read 3988 times)

Greg · « **on:** May 26, 2006, 03:25:24 AM »

Options. (what my local dealers have/recommend)

Michelin Pilot Activ
Bridgestone BT45
Dunlop GT501 (my current tyre)

What I want - Michelin Pilot Road - one problem they do not come in a 140/70, the smallest is 150/70.......

I assume they will fit as they do on a 400. Are the Pilot Roads overkill on the 250?

billybandit · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2006, 09:29:13 AM »

I stick with BT45's, they're decent and the dual compound gives good mileage and grip

Plus, having a 150 section isn't going to help your handling

Az · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2006, 05:01:54 AM »

i run a 150 on mine, in fact thats what the sticker on the swingarm says i should use...

billybandit · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2006, 08:38:04 AM »

Ahh, is that a GJ77A?

Az · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2006, 08:39:34 AM »

ya. My bad, should have mentioned...

Greg · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2006, 08:21:13 PM »

Think I will go with the BT45 - probably next week.

thanks

Greg · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:25:29 PM »

Got the new tyres last week...... (BT45)

Why didn't I do it sooner, the difference is amazing. I guess that is what happens when you take off rock hard rubber and replace it with new.

Ausian · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2006, 08:59:06 AM »

haha!

totally changes the ride huh... I finally got round to pumping up my tires. Turns out they wear nearly half flat! totally different experience lol

bulibasha · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2007, 03:54:40 PM »

Friends, I need an urgent advice!,

I can't find the specified tire size on any store I ran into, but I do find it on 150 for the rear tire.

My question is: is it going to fit?
... did any of you guys fited this:

Tire Size 110/70ZR17
Load/Speed Rating 54W TL
O.D. (in.) O.D. (cm) 23.0 58.42
Overall Width (in.) Overall Width (cm) 4.3 10.92
Max PSI 42
Rim Size (in.) 3.00x17

..... on 110/70-17 54H (this must fit in my opinion)

Tire Size 150/70ZR17
Load/Speed Rating 69W TL
O.D. (in.) 25.2 64.01
Overall Width (in.) Overall Width (cm) 5.8 14.73
Max PSI 42
Rim Size (in.) 4.00x17

... on the 140/70-17 66H specification? is it going to tuch something on the swing arm or so?

I am waitting for your answers! Pls, any opinion is fine!

raptorsc · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2007, 11:56:35 PM »

I am using Bridgestone Battlax same as fitted to bike when brand new. Like when I replace the originals I used the same again, quite happy with them

bulibasha · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2007, 07:12:07 AM »

Hello Bandits'

I've mounte the new MAXXIS tiers. The back has 150/70/17. The bike respond's way better with the new tiers, the cornering is more secure, and the grip on those tiers is compared with Michelin or other high priced firms.

BTW, they look nice too! :D

Here are some pics:

PIC 1
pic nr 2

Ciao!