Mismatching...

RJprod · July 16th, 2013, 09:24 PM

As some of u might know I've recently changed my rear tire. Since I sometimes go on 2, 3hrs ride, I picked the Kenda 657. I ddnt have money for a set and there isnt any front for this tire anyway.

Now front tire going bad, I need to change it asap before I go to west palm beach this coming monday. I'm looking at the pirelli sport demons, the pirelli mt75 and the bridgestone bt45. I need something that will perform well n the street as well as on the twisties.

But since I already have the kenda in the rear, I cant get a set of either of the aforementioned tires. Besides I dnt have the money for that.

Money is limited and time is running against me, so Is it wise to get mismatched tires? This **** is driving me crazy cuz am going far in the next couple of days and I dnt want any problems.

Have you ever had mismatched tires on ur bike, and how was the handling?

Dark · July 17th, 2013, 02:21 AM

Should you mismatch tires? No.

Can you get away with it? Absolutely.

The degree of concern grows with the more aggressive you ride.

csmith12 · July 17th, 2013, 05:58 AM

I have done it and many different bikes. Basically, never outride the traction ability of your weakest tire and all will be well.

Ride on and enjoy the beach.

July 16th, 2013, 09:24 PM	#1
RJprod ninjette.org member Name: Robenson Location: Tampa Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 05 F4i.... Posts: 242	Mismatching... As some of u might know I've recently changed my rear tire. Since I sometimes go on 2, 3hrs ride, I picked the Kenda 657. I ddnt have money for a set and there isnt any front for this tire anyway. Now front tire going bad, I need to change it asap before I go to west palm beach this coming monday. I'm looking at the pirelli sport demons, the pirelli mt75 and the bridgestone bt45. I need something that will perform well n the street as well as on the twisties. But since I already have the kenda in the rear, I cant get a set of either of the aforementioned tires. Besides I dnt have the money for that. Money is limited and time is running against me, so Is it wise to get mismatched tires? This **** is driving me crazy cuz am going far in the next couple of days and I dnt want any problems. Have you ever had mismatched tires on ur bike, and how was the handling?

July 17th, 2013, 02:21 AM	#2
Dark Simple kind of man Name: Ryan Location: Stuttgart, Germany Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Should you mismatch tires? No. Can you get away with it? Absolutely. The degree of concern grows with the more aggressive you ride. __________________________________________________

July 17th, 2013, 05:58 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have done it and many different bikes. Basically, never outride the traction ability of your weakest tire and all will be well. Ride on and enjoy the beach. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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