Tire recommendations for commuters? - Page 3

Yakaru · October 29th, 2012, 10:22 AM

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.

cuong-nutz · October 29th, 2012, 10:31 AM

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.

thomason2wheels · October 29th, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bob706

I have the Activs - 140 rear 110 front

How have the activs held up for you?

thomason2wheels · October 29th, 2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

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.

I agree, have you considered one of the long mileage tires like the metzeler marathon?

Yakaru · October 29th, 2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

I agree, have you considered one of the long mileage tires like the metzeler marathon?

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)

thomason2wheels · October 29th, 2012, 11:06 AM

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.

Joshorilla · October 29th, 2012, 11:09 AM

I like the black rubber ones.

Seriously, the variance in tires is much less than the variance in rider perception & reaction, especially for commuters.

thomason2wheels · October 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM

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! :-)

DaBlue1 · October 29th, 2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thomason2wheels

Hi Blue, i cant see the advantage of going any wider as you have done, but taller makes good sense if enough clearance can be had between the fender and front tire. I would imagine slotting the bolts holes in the fender would give enough clearance. Any thoughts?

If you are referring to to maybe sliding the fender up by using slotted bolt holes on the fender, that may be possible, but there is the fork brace/ fender mount to contend with. You may need longer bolts to secure the fender at the top. I have about 1 cm of clearance between the tire and fender and about 2 cm between the tire and the brace.

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.

LNasty · April 10th, 2013, 04:23 PM

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?

Alex · April 10th, 2013, 04:32 PM

/merged

felo · April 10th, 2013, 05:05 PM

in terms of wear characteristics , grip and overall feel,
are bt016 = rosso 2?

LNasty · April 10th, 2013, 06:11 PM

Need something that will last many many miles, but don't suck like the irc's

xSean13 · April 10th, 2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LNasty

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?

If you don't mind going up a size in the rear, the bt023 should be good..I think the rear is 140.

I just got a set on my CBR and they're amazing, I commute 100 miles round-trip to school and back.

LNasty · April 10th, 2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

If you don't mind going up a size in the rear, the bt023 should be good..I think the rear is 140.

I just got a set on my CBR and they're amazing, I commute 100 miles round-trip to school and back.

Would love to have the bt-023's but they are out of my price range.

ninjamunky85 · April 10th, 2013, 07:22 PM

Check out Shinko. Their tires get many good reviews. I'm more than happy with the 712 rear on my pre gen.

October 29th, 2012, 10:31 AM	#82
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	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. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 29th, 2012, 11:06 AM	#86
thomason2wheels ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: Roanoke va Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): dl650 Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2	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. __________________________________________________ I was with Alex.S and Jiggles last night and they had sex....the video is on utube. :-)

October 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM	#88
thomason2wheels ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: Roanoke va Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): dl650 Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2	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! :-) __________________________________________________ I was with Alex.S and Jiggles last night and they had sex....the video is on utube. :-) Last futzed with by thomason2wheels; November 16th, 2012 at 09:13 PM.

April 10th, 2013, 04:23 PM	#90
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	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?

April 10th, 2013, 04:32 PM	#91
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 29th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#81
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	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.

October 29th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#87
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I like the black rubber ones. Seriously, the variance in tires is much less than the variance in rider perception & reaction, especially for commuters.

April 10th, 2013, 05:05 PM	#92
felo ninjette.org member Name: Carlos Location: Puerto Rico Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300R Posts: 181	in terms of wear characteristics , grip and overall feel, are bt016 = rosso 2?

April 10th, 2013, 06:11 PM	#93
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Need something that will last many many miles, but don't suck like the irc's

April 10th, 2013, 07:22 PM	#96
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Check out Shinko. Their tires get many good reviews. I'm more than happy with the 712 rear on my pre gen. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

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