IRC Tires

NDspd · February 5th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Ok I know there have been multiple threads about tires and such, but I didn't want to spam them with pics.

Here are pics of my current IRC Roadwinners, they have 5,000 miles on them. I know the fronts are fine but it's rear I'm starting to question a little.

Could you guys tell me how long you reckon I have left in these tires? I think I may only get another 1,000 miles before I need to change out.

Close rear shot:

Wide rear shot:

Wide front shot:

alex.s · February 5th, 2012, 05:11 PM

judging by the wear marker....... i'd say at least 10k more miles.

NDspd · February 5th, 2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

judging by the wear marker....... i'd say at least 10k more miles.

Are you sure...the front seems fine, but the I only have about 1-2mm left on the rear.

reaperw · February 9th, 2012, 12:32 AM

On the sec pic looks like your even with the wear bar in the middle.Just remember you only have two tires,if one blows your screwed.Tires are cheap and dont risk it to save $200.
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Slono · February 9th, 2012, 12:51 AM

I better check my tires. I have over 5000 miles on mine, but I'm also pretty sure they are in better shape than yours. How are yours so worn down already?

massacremasses · February 9th, 2012, 07:37 AM

I have 3500 on my tires and I plan on getting new ones asap. Its worth it to not have ****** tired.

NDspd · February 9th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slono

I better check my tires. I have over 5000 miles on mine, but I'm also pretty sure they are in better shape than yours. How are yours so worn down already?

I'm not very aggressive on them and I've only done a couple spirited rides on an abandoned racetrack. I've also only done one long 700 mile trip on them. Maybe it's the road surface, there's lots of sand and all the roads are rough.

NDspd · February 9th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

In the first pic you see that triangle on the sidewall? that is to tell you where the wear marker is. With that you can look at when its time to replace.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Oh ok, I'll take a look again, but if I was right before I was getting low.

I think I'll give my tires another 1,000 miles or when I deem unsafe to use in wet weather. I don't have a car, so I will travel it all conditions.

choneofakind · February 9th, 2012, 05:04 PM

@alex.s don't you ride yours down to the threads??

gilmorec61 · February 9th, 2012, 05:48 PM

I just replaced my stock (i think) tires today, and the bikes got 8,000 miles on it. And the old tire still had plenty of tread on it, but a nail decided it would like to hang with my tire.... anyways, you look like you have a few k left on them. As long as no burnouts are done

alex.s · February 9th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

@alex.s don't you ride yours down to the threads??

the cords showing just mean you should change the tire sometime soon. you still have at least like 50 miles left.

smokinsingle · February 9th, 2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

the cords showing just mean you should change the tire sometime soon. you still have at least like 50 miles left.

Seriously, go get a new rear.....that thing is done
Then clean your wheels

areifel · February 9th, 2012, 08:47 PM

I am at almost 10,000 miles with those tires. They are getting worse by the day!

reaperw · February 9th, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Oh ok, I'll take a look again, but if I was right before I was getting low.

I think I'll give my tires another 1,000 miles or when I deem unsafe to use in wet weather. I don't have a car, so I will travel it all conditions.

Not to be a dick but why ask if you already know what your going to do and not listen to anyone.

NDspd · February 10th, 2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaperw

Not to be a dick but why ask if you already know what your going to do and not listen to anyone.

I was listening, and no I didn't know what I was going to do. It's called a plan, and plans can change.

NDspd · February 10th, 2012, 09:33 AM

Well guys after having a very frightening situation yesterday morning, I put the money down on a set of the Rosso II's.

Essentially a truck cut in front of me to go around another car and did see me as he did it. I had an open lane in front of me so following distance was no issue. When I saw him do it I gradually and quickly squeezed the front brakes and slightly on the rear. With only 50% braking power, out of no where my front wheel locked up and started to skip and tank slap.

Now all of this happened very quickly, but I released the front brake and let the bike recompose itself. Once the traction was back I went back on the brakes. Luckily I saw that he began to move again and I swerved around him, giving him the proper hand signal after I passed him...lol

So I know for a fact that the things I learned here on ninjette.org saved my skin. I didn't slam on the brakes, I kept my body relaxed and I didn't target fixate. I can only think of a few things why my wheel locked up. One, my tires were still cold, I had only ridden about 2 miles in city traffic and two, my tires were made early 2010 and had quite a bit of dry rot and a little bit of cupping. So, maybe the age of the tire had a little bit of influence. Either way I can point fingers all I want, but I know the new pirellis should stick like super glue.

Thanks for saving my skin guys!!

NDspd · February 13th, 2012, 10:22 PM

Looks like I should be getting my Pirelli DRII's in on Wednesday and I'm having them installed on friday. That'll give me the weekend to break them in before my long trip to Charlotte next week.

reaperw · February 13th, 2012, 10:31 PM

post pics so everyone can see the new shoes

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 01:13 PM

Got them in and having them installed this friday.

massacremasses · February 15th, 2012, 01:35 PM

VERY NICE

**** this dude needs to pay be back so I can get mine! ARGH!!!

TnNinjaGirl · February 15th, 2012, 01:39 PM

I had 10,000 miles on my IRC's and they looked the same as yours. Also ordered Rosso II's. I'm pretty stoked about them. Good luck with yours!

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

I had 10,000 miles on my IRC's and they looked the same as yours. Also ordered Rosso II's. I'm pretty stoked about them. Good luck with yours!

Huh, I wonder why I didn't get as much mileage as you?

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 02:18 PM

I so can't wait to scrub these in and get them in the corners.

TnNinjaGirl · February 15th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Not sure. I ride aggressively and have done most of those 10k miles on the Dragon. The roads are pretty good here. No shells/sand.

alex.s · February 15th, 2012, 02:37 PM

save yourself $30 and just install and balance the tires yourself. its easy.

massacremasses · February 15th, 2012, 02:58 PM

imma pay someone.... just saying.

But my reasoning may be different for why Im paying someone.

alex.s · February 15th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

imma pay someone.... just saying.

But my reasoning may be different for why Im paying someone.

care to elaborate?

massacremasses · February 15th, 2012, 04:04 PM

sorry just was trying not to thread jack.

1. reason there will be a fresh powder coat on it.
2. Ive never done it before
3. I dont feel like trying it on a set of rims I just powder coated (chances of chipping and scratching)
4. Since im not confident in my ability to do it, i dont feel like chancing safety.
5. I am lazy

Im sure some of those are the reasons you have as well

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

sorry just was trying not to thread jack.

1. reason there will be a fresh powder coat on it.
2. Ive never done it before
3. I dont feel like trying it on a set of rims I just powder coated (chances of chipping and scratching)
4. Since im not confident in my ability to do it, i dont feel like chancing safety.
5. I am lazy

Im sure some of those are the reasons you have as well

My reasons are close.
1. I have no idea how to
2. I have no tools
3. Leave it to the professionals

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Not sure. I ride aggressively and have done most of those 10k miles on the Dragon. The roads are pretty good here. No shells/sand.

WHAT!!!?? No fair! I'd love to be close to that area. There are almost no good roads here in Southern Georgia.

nickjpass · February 15th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

sorry just was trying not to thread jack.

1. reason there will be a fresh powder coat on it.
2. Ive never done it before
3. I dont feel like trying it on a set of rims I just powder coated (chances of chipping and scratching)
4. Since im not confident in my ability to do it, i dont feel like chancing safety.
5. I am lazy

Im sure some of those are the reasons you have as well

I like five.

austinm911 · February 15th, 2012, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

sorry just was trying not to thread jack.

1. reason there will be a fresh powder coat on it.
2. Ive never done it before
3. I dont feel like trying it on a set of rims I just powder coated (chances of chipping and scratching)
4. Since im not confident in my ability to do it, i dont feel like chancing safety.
5. I am lazy

Im sure some of those are the reasons you have as well

6. Mechanically challenged

NDspd · February 15th, 2012, 06:39 PM

So, after I get some miles on these new tires I'll post a separate review.

areifel · February 15th, 2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

My reasons are close.
1. I have no idea how to
2. I have no tools
3. Leave it to the professionals

+1

massacremasses · February 15th, 2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinm911

6. Mechanically challenged

not really. Its the putting the rubber on the tire I dont want to do. Not sure how that is mechanically challenged... but with 60 posts im sure youve been around long enough to see my project, what ive done, what I do etc.

austinm911 · February 15th, 2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

not really. Its the putting the rubber on the tire I dont want to do. Not sure how that is mechanically challenged... but with 60 posts im sure youve been around long enough to see my project, what ive done, what I do etc.

I'm kind of on here sporadically, but i've seen a few stuff from you, but not much. I assume you're quite sufficient though!

I thought putting on tires was a tiresome process and you have to have very specific tools to be able to install tires.

massacremasses · February 16th, 2012, 07:16 AM

its easier if you have the machine. Im not worried about anything as much as messing up the rims I will have just powder coated... lol Thats honestly the biggest reason...

February 5th, 2012, 04:13 PM	#1
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	IRC Tires Ok I know there have been multiple threads about tires and such, but I didn't want to spam them with pics. Here are pics of my current IRC Roadwinners, they have 5,000 miles on them. I know the fronts are fine but it's rear I'm starting to question a little. Could you guys tell me how long you reckon I have left in these tires? I think I may only get another 1,000 miles before I need to change out. Close rear shot: Wide rear shot: Wide front shot:

February 5th, 2012, 05:11 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	judging by the wear marker....... i'd say at least 10k more miles. __________________________________________________

February 9th, 2012, 07:37 AM	#6
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I have 3500 on my tires and I plan on getting new ones asap. Its worth it to not have ****** tired. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 15th, 2012, 01:35 PM	#20
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	VERY NICE **** this dude needs to pay be back so I can get mine! ARGH!!! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 15th, 2012, 02:37 PM	#25
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	save yourself $30 and just install and balance the tires yourself. its easy. __________________________________________________

February 9th, 2012, 12:32 AM	#4
reaperw ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: newmarket Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 191	On the sec pic looks like your even with the wear bar in the middle.Just remember you only have two tires,if one blows your screwed.Tires are cheap and dont risk it to save $200. Posted via Mobile Device

February 9th, 2012, 12:51 AM	#5
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	I better check my tires. I have over 5000 miles on mine, but I'm also pretty sure they are in better shape than yours. How are yours so worn down already?

February 9th, 2012, 05:04 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	@alex.s don't you ride yours down to the threads??

February 9th, 2012, 05:48 PM	#10
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	I just replaced my stock (i think) tires today, and the bikes got 8,000 miles on it. And the old tire still had plenty of tread on it, but a nail decided it would like to hang with my tire.... anyways, you look like you have a few k left on them. As long as no burnouts are done

February 9th, 2012, 08:47 PM	#13
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	I am at almost 10,000 miles with those tires. They are getting worse by the day!

February 10th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#16
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Well guys after having a very frightening situation yesterday morning, I put the money down on a set of the Rosso II's. Essentially a truck cut in front of me to go around another car and did see me as he did it. I had an open lane in front of me so following distance was no issue. When I saw him do it I gradually and quickly squeezed the front brakes and slightly on the rear. With only 50% braking power, out of no where my front wheel locked up and started to skip and tank slap. Now all of this happened very quickly, but I released the front brake and let the bike recompose itself. Once the traction was back I went back on the brakes. Luckily I saw that he began to move again and I swerved around him, giving him the proper hand signal after I passed him...lol So I know for a fact that the things I learned here on ninjette.org saved my skin. I didn't slam on the brakes, I kept my body relaxed and I didn't target fixate. I can only think of a few things why my wheel locked up. One, my tires were still cold, I had only ridden about 2 miles in city traffic and two, my tires were made early 2010 and had quite a bit of dry rot and a little bit of cupping. So, maybe the age of the tire had a little bit of influence. Either way I can point fingers all I want, but I know the new pirellis should stick like super glue. Thanks for saving my skin guys!!

February 13th, 2012, 10:22 PM	#17
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Looks like I should be getting my Pirelli DRII's in on Wednesday and I'm having them installed on friday. That'll give me the weekend to break them in before my long trip to Charlotte next week.

February 13th, 2012, 10:31 PM	#18
reaperw ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: newmarket Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 191	post pics so everyone can see the new shoes

February 15th, 2012, 01:13 PM	#19
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Got them in and having them installed this friday.

February 15th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#21
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I had 10,000 miles on my IRC's and they looked the same as yours. Also ordered Rosso II's. I'm pretty stoked about them. Good luck with yours!

February 15th, 2012, 02:18 PM	#23
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I so can't wait to scrub these in and get them in the corners.

February 15th, 2012, 02:20 PM	#24
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Not sure. I ride aggressively and have done most of those 10k miles on the Dragon. The roads are pretty good here. No shells/sand.

February 15th, 2012, 02:58 PM	#26
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	imma pay someone.... just saying. But my reasoning may be different for why Im paying someone. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 15th, 2012, 04:04 PM	#28
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	sorry just was trying not to thread jack. 1. reason there will be a fresh powder coat on it. 2. Ive never done it before 3. I dont feel like trying it on a set of rims I just powder coated (chances of chipping and scratching) 4. Since im not confident in my ability to do it, i dont feel like chancing safety. 5. I am lazy Im sure some of those are the reasons you have as well __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 15th, 2012, 06:39 PM	#33
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	So, after I get some miles on these new tires I'll post a separate review.

February 16th, 2012, 07:16 AM	#37
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	its easier if you have the machine. Im not worried about anything as much as messing up the rims I will have just powder coated... lol Thats honestly the biggest reason... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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