Need your opinion on this tire.

sometimesido · March 24th, 2009, 04:55 PM

This is my original Dunlops. My odometer reads 11,229 as of today.
This is the deciding factor if I'll go through with my trip or not.
Will it make another 4,600 miles?

and one more of the new EBC pads from today.

I've only rode around the neighborhood, but they feel fantastic!

Strider · March 24th, 2009, 05:01 PM

I'd get a new one Chris , it's just my opinion
but 4600 more outta that tire? I wouldn't think so ...

kkim · March 24th, 2009, 05:05 PM

I'd get a new tire. It's almost touching the wear bar... certainly will be past it at 4600 miles.

HKr1 · March 24th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Stay outta the rain.

sometimesido · March 24th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Yep, the trip will have to hold.
I'll do a complete 12k service and order a new front tire.

HKr1 · March 24th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Back tire look just as nice?

sometimesido · March 24th, 2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Stay outta the rain.

Can't. This is my daily.

and the new rear tire helps a bit.

sometimesido · March 24th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Back tire look just as nice?

it did haha. look at the pic.

HKr1 · March 24th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

Can't. This is my daily.

and the new rear tire helps a bit.

I like new tires

kkim · March 24th, 2009, 05:12 PM

you'll thank yourself for waiting for the fresh rubber when you make your trip. good decision.

Snake · March 24th, 2009, 05:29 PM

The tires look like there starting to crack from age. Best th replace them for a safe and fun trip.

Syphen · March 24th, 2009, 08:49 PM

You need new tires REALLY bad, but the problem is it looks like that is a Kenda tire sitting next to your bike. It will offer almost worse performance then what your taking off. Seriously, ditch those tires and get Bridgestone BT45's if you can. It is a great commuter tire. If you want sportier tires, go for the pirelli sport demons or bridgestone BT-090's.

A friend of mine had those Kenda "Sport" tires on his CBR250RR. They were garbage. They caused him to crash pretty bad one time. They simply gave out. Not to mention the profile on them is messed up. It causes you to lose potential lean angle.

If you bought them already, take it really easy on them and at the next financially viable moment, buy something else.

sometimesido · March 25th, 2009, 06:43 AM

Based on other people's experiences and miles I have so far, I have no issues with them.
The ones I have is the K671's which is their touring tire.
I know this grips better than the stock Dunlop K630's because with the same pressure on the rear brake, I don't lock them up anymore.
I only have 400 miles on them, but I'll do an update later on.
I'd love a set of sport tires, but being that my bike is a daily and I plan on doing cross country trips, I can't justify it.
Also, I do not ride super aggresively like some of my buddies do nor do I have the skills to.
I've tested my new tire at speed, turned somewhat aggresively, braked at a limit and I like them so far.

You're right though. If I had the money, I'd go with better touring tire. Something like Metzeler ME 880 or Avon Roadrider.

March 24th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#1
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Need your opinion on this tire. This is my original Dunlops. My odometer reads 11,229 as of today. This is the deciding factor if I'll go through with my trip or not. Will it make another 4,600 miles? and one more of the new EBC pads from today. I've only rode around the neighborhood, but they feel fantastic! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 24th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Yep, the trip will have to hold. I'll do a complete 12k service and order a new front tire. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 25th, 2009, 06:43 AM	#13
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Based on other people's experiences and miles I have so far, I have no issues with them. The ones I have is the K671's which is their touring tire. I know this grips better than the stock Dunlop K630's because with the same pressure on the rear brake, I don't lock them up anymore. I only have 400 miles on them, but I'll do an update later on. I'd love a set of sport tires, but being that my bike is a daily and I plan on doing cross country trips, I can't justify it. Also, I do not ride super aggresively like some of my buddies do nor do I have the skills to. I've tested my new tire at speed, turned somewhat aggresively, braked at a limit and I like them so far. You're right though. If I had the money, I'd go with better touring tire. Something like Metzeler ME 880 or Avon Roadrider. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

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Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	I'd get a new one Chris , it's just my opinion but 4600 more outta that tire? I wouldn't think so ...

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I'd get a new tire. It's almost touching the wear bar... certainly will be past it at 4600 miles.

March 24th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#4
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Stay outta the rain.

March 24th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#6
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Back tire look just as nice?

March 24th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you'll thank yourself for waiting for the fresh rubber when you make your trip. good decision.

March 24th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The tires look like there starting to crack from age. Best th replace them for a safe and fun trip.

March 24th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#12
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	You need new tires REALLY bad, but the problem is it looks like that is a Kenda tire sitting next to your bike. It will offer almost worse performance then what your taking off. Seriously, ditch those tires and get Bridgestone BT45's if you can. It is a great commuter tire. If you want sportier tires, go for the pirelli sport demons or bridgestone BT-090's. A friend of mine had those Kenda "Sport" tires on his CBR250RR. They were garbage. They caused him to crash pretty bad one time. They simply gave out. Not to mention the profile on them is messed up. It causes you to lose potential lean angle. If you bought them already, take it really easy on them and at the next financially viable moment, buy something else.