October 29th, 2012, 10:22 AM | #81 |
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I am watching this thread carefully - with the 5-8k distances I see for most tires I'm really going to run up costs on my weekend drives between LA and Vegas; I'm still on my OEM tires right now, but am looking for something that won't break my wallet. I'd love something sticky for the canyons but destroying those by going 600 miles every weekend in a straight line seems like a waste.
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October 29th, 2012, 10:31 AM | #82 |
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I managed to squeeze out 7k with the BT-16 rear. and about 10k for the front. The new S20s seems to have a slightly softer compound as I'm getting about 6k out of it. my new BT-45s should be coming in soon so I'm hoping I can get more than 7k at least.
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October 29th, 2012, 10:34 AM | #83 |
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How have the activs held up for you?
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October 29th, 2012, 10:36 AM | #84 | |
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October 29th, 2012, 10:49 AM | #85 |
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No, but I just pulled those up on superstore -- the closest size I see is 140x80 and IIRC my 250's rear is 130x70... will that work? (ignorance apologies, have barely looked at tires so far)
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October 29th, 2012, 11:06 AM | #86 |
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140 80s should fit the rear no prob, but it is a much taller tire than stock and will lower rpms on the highway. Id run it through gearing commander and see if you would be happy with the result.
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October 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM | #88 |
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I think it will with no problem...but run it thru gearing commander to see if youll be happy with the rpm change. The taller tire will lower your rpms a bit at road speed.
Update....contacted metzeler directly and they do not recommend the 140/80 17 for the ninja, they also did not say why nor did he offer a better choice. Harumph! :-)
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October 29th, 2012, 11:36 AM | #89 | |
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On the profile side... the front may be a little narrower with some brands. Depending on the tire, the extra height may be just a tad taller than my 120 and it may not do much as far as correcting the speedo error. Maybe a .1 -.3 mph correction at the most IRC Front Road Winner RX-01 110/80H-17 Blackwall Tire Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.30 in./2.50 in. Inflated Diameter: 24.2 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.50 in. Michelin Front Pilot Activ 110/80H-17 Blackwall Tire DIMENSIONS: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.72 in./ 2.50 in. Inflated Diameter: 24.41 in. Acceptable Rim Width(s): 2.15-3.00 in. Dunlop Front GT501 110/80VB-17 Blackwall Tire 300469 DIMENSIONS: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.3 in./2.5 in. Inflated Diameter: 23.9 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.50 in. Continental Front Conti Go 110/80V-17 Blackwall Tire Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.72 in./2.50 in. Inflated Diameter: 24.40 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.15 in.-3.00 in. Bridgestone Front BT45V 110/80V-17 Blackwall Tire 084948 Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.20 in./2.50 in. Inflated Diameter: 23.9 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.50-3.00 in. IRC Front Road Winner RX-01 110/70H-17 Blackwall Tire Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.30 in./3.00 in. Inflated Diameter: 23.3 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 3.00 in. Continental Front Conti Go 110/70H-17 Blackwall Tire Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.76 in./3.00 in. Inflated Diameter: 23.46 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.75 in.-3.50 in. Bridgestone Front BT45H 120/70H-17 Blackwall Tire 066109 Dimensions: Inflated Width/Measuring Rim Width: 4.80 in./3.50 in. Inflated Diameter: 23.8 in. Acceptable Rim Width: 2.75-3.75 in. |
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April 10th, 2013, 04:23 PM | #90 |
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commuter tires
Can you all suggest some decent cheap tires that are good for commuting, ones that are at least better than the stock irc? how are the Dunlop?
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April 10th, 2013, 04:32 PM | #91 |
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April 10th, 2013, 05:05 PM | #92 |
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in terms of wear characteristics , grip and overall feel,
are bt016 = rosso 2? |
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April 10th, 2013, 06:11 PM | #93 |
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Need something that will last many many miles, but don't suck like the irc's
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April 10th, 2013, 06:31 PM | #94 | |
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April 10th, 2013, 07:12 PM | #95 |
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Would love to have the bt-023's but they are out of my price range.
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April 10th, 2013, 07:22 PM | #96 |
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Check out Shinko. Their tires get many good reviews. I'm more than happy with the 712 rear on my pre gen.
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