Where to buy tires from online

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 12:36 AM

I am looking for online stores where i can find the tires for my 2fiddy any suggestions ?

i live in santa clara,ca (bay area) in case if someone knows the store around here then i will be interested as well

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 12:40 AM

which tires in particular?

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

which tires in particular?

I am looking into 140-70/17 rear and 120-70/17 front. i am looking for a little more rubber and something that is more sticky than my IRC stock tires because they are crap

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 12:47 AM

I was referring to more about brands.

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I was referring to more about brands.

Well i was thinking sports demon or Dunlop since alot of people seems to be talking about on the forums but if you have suggestions they are more than welcome

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 12:56 AM

well, I know new enough has the sport demons, but not at the best price I've seen. As far as the dunlops, the gt501s for the new gens aren't imported into this country, I believe.

Another tire to consider is the BS bt45s that came stock on the 08 bikes. I had those on my bike when I bought it and was quite pleased with them for street/canyon use.

What type of riding do you do?

KJohnson21 · November 17th, 2009, 01:12 AM

I've gotten good prices and service from this company: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

well, I know new enough has the sport demons, but not at the best price I've seen. As far as the dunlops, the gt501s for the new gens aren't imported into this country, I believe.

Another tire to consider is the BS bt45s that came stock on the 08 bikes. I had those on my bike when I bought it and was quite pleased with them for street/canyon use.

What type of riding do you do?

for me it is the street riding all the time since i dont do track or anything racing

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 01:41 AM

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...roducts_id=694

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...roducts_id=686

can someone verify if this is the rights tires

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 01:52 AM

I know the rear will fit, but not sure on the BRIDGESTONE BT45F 120/70H-17 FRONT.

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I know the rear will fit, but not sure on the BRIDGESTONE BT45F 120/70H-17 FRONT.

Should i go with the 110 in the front then i am a little confused with the front one since some people are claiming 120 fits

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 02:17 AM

technically, the 120 is too wide for the rim that is supplied on our bikes, but I know people have used a 120 up front w/o problems. My doubt is if a 70 series profile tire is too tall or not. I think the 120's others are using are 60 series tires with a lower profile. I may be wrong... try searching and see what others have used. If they have used a 70 series tire, then I stand corrected.

bikermunda · November 17th, 2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

technically, the 120 is too wide for the rim that is supplied on our bikes, but I know people have used a 120 up front w/o problems. My doubt is if a 70 series profile tire is too tall or not. I think the 120's others are using are 60 series tires with a lower profile. I may be wrong... try searching and see what others have used. If they have used a 70 series tire, then I stand corrected.

Since BT 45 comes in 110 -70/17 for the front so i will stick to the same one and for the back i will get the 140-70/17

you can still correct me if you think i am wrong since this is my first time doing all this so i might be a little confused

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 03:40 AM

That combination should work without any problems. What tires do you have on your bike now?

I think you will like the bt45s. Please let us know your impressions once you get them on your bike.

g21-30 · November 17th, 2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

I've gotten good prices and service from this company: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/

Ken,

Thanks for the link. Great prices.

TonyKZ1 · November 17th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

I've gotten good prices and service from this company: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/

This is also who I buy my tires from, good prices and service.
Tony

addy126 · November 17th, 2009, 10:57 AM

For me lower price (never changes), selection, free shipping and 3 day delivery is always www.motorcyclesuperstore.com They always seem to have them in stock when others say backordered. I rely on them completely for no hassle service for my Pirelli's.

Alex · November 17th, 2009, 11:41 AM

I've had good luck with www.swmototires.com. Decent pricing, quick shipping, free shipping if you order two or more tires.

Cedilla · November 17th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

For me lower price (never changes), selection and 3 day delivery is always www.motorcyclesuperstore.com They always seem to have them in stock when others say backordered. I rely on the completely for no hassle service for my Pirelli's.

I agree about motorcyclesuperstore, great service, and they have a sale on bt016s right now, cycle gear also has some good prices on tires right now.

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

I agree about motorcyclesuperstore, great service, and they have a sale on bt016s right now, cycle gear also has some good prices on tires right now.

Motorcycle Superstore does not ship tires or oversized items to Alaska / Hawaii addresses.

ztrack157 · November 17th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

As far as the dunlops, the gt501s for the new gens aren't imported into this country, I believe.

They are imported Kelly saw some sitting on the rack at the local dealership. They are just really hard to find and not cheap.

kkim · November 17th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Could they have been take offs being sold as new? I haven't found one major online outlet that sells those tires in the new gen sizes.

ztrack157 · November 17th, 2009, 01:09 PM

No they weren't take offs.

CRXTrek · November 17th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Could they have been take offs being sold as new? I haven't found one major online outlet that sells those tires in the new gen sizes.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....e=13&A=40&B=36

addy126 · November 17th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Motorcycle Superstore does not ship tires or oversized items to Alaska / Hawaii addresses.

Luckily Vik lives in the bay area

KJohnson21 · November 17th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Ken,

Thanks for the link. Great prices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonks

This is also who I buy my tires from, good prices and service.
Tony

You're welcome.

One of the things that made me choose them is their shipping prices. It seems that most online places will give you great prices on the tires and then sock it to you on the shipping. Well, this place has very reasonable shipping prices. And, since they're in Arizona, I don't have to pay sales tax on the deal.

altomista · November 18th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Have you tried Santa Clara Cycle Accesories on El Camino Real between Wolfe Road and Lawrence Expressway? Their tires prices are very competitive and they offer free mount and balance with purchase, wheels off bike. They also mount and balance tires purchased elsewhere for $20/tire, wheel off bike. Doug and Greg are upstanding guys.

You can also try Cycle Gear on Parkmoor Avenue and Meridian Avenue in San Jose. They have a decent selection of tires available.

In either case, tell them "Al from Spartan Riders" sent you.

bikermunda · November 18th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altomista

Have you tried Santa Clara Cycle Accesories on El Camino Real between Wolfe Road and Lawrence Expressway? Their tires prices are very competitive and they offer free mount and balance with purchase, wheels off bike. They also mount and balance tires purchased elsewhere for $20/tire, wheel off bike. Doug and Greg are upstanding guys.

You can also try Cycle Gear on Parkmoor Avenue and Meridian Avenue in San Jose. They have a decent selection of tires available.

In either case, tell them "Al from Spartan Riders" sent you.

Thanks for the information and i will check out cycle gear since i live a block away from santa clara cycle

CZroe · November 18th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

No they weren't take offs.

And you're sure that they were the OEM sizes? GT501s are easily available in other sizes... just not, say, 130/70-17 for example. They carry those in the UK and Australia though.

ztrack157 · November 18th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Yes I am certain. Want me to buy them and ship them to you so you can be certain Czroe. lol

CZroe · November 18th, 2009, 04:50 PM

The must've ordered them from Kawi when they were still the OEM tires... which is weird because even my '08 manual with an '08 bike that came with GT501s has references to the IRC tires (as well as Brodgestone/Dunlop), so they had to be in use somewhere already.

shift_6 · June 3rd, 2010, 07:32 AM

bump, looking for the bridgestone bt-45s!

HKr1 · June 3rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shift_6

bump, looking for the bridgestone bt-45s!

Been getting all my Bridgestone's lately from:

http://www.swmototires.com/

kkim · June 3rd, 2010, 04:46 PM

I used to order my tires from newenough, but I see they no longer sell tires.

have you looked at motorcycle superstore?
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx

Alex · June 3rd, 2010, 05:00 PM

/moved to Marketplace section

ztrack157 · June 3rd, 2010, 09:22 PM

superstore and dennis kirk have the best deals.

November 17th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#1
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	Where to buy tires from online I am looking for online stores where i can find the tires for my 2fiddy any suggestions ? i live in santa clara,ca (bay area) in case if someone knows the store around here then i will be interested as well

November 17th, 2009, 01:12 AM	#7
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I've gotten good prices and service from this company: http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/ __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

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addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	For me lower price (never changes), selection, free shipping and 3 day delivery is always www.motorcyclesuperstore.com They always seem to have them in stock when others say backordered. I rely on them completely for no hassle service for my Pirelli's. Last futzed with by addy126; November 17th, 2009 at 10:32 PM.

November 17th, 2009, 11:41 AM	#18
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November 17th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#23
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November 17th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	which tires in particular?

November 17th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I was referring to more about brands.

November 17th, 2009, 12:56 AM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	well, I know new enough has the sport demons, but not at the best price I've seen. As far as the dunlops, the gt501s for the new gens aren't imported into this country, I believe. Another tire to consider is the BS bt45s that came stock on the 08 bikes. I had those on my bike when I bought it and was quite pleased with them for street/canyon use. What type of riding do you do?

November 17th, 2009, 01:41 AM	#9
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...roducts_id=694 http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...roducts_id=686 can someone verify if this is the rights tires

November 17th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I know the rear will fit, but not sure on the BRIDGESTONE BT45F 120/70H-17 FRONT.

November 17th, 2009, 02:17 AM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	technically, the 120 is too wide for the rim that is supplied on our bikes, but I know people have used a 120 up front w/o problems. My doubt is if a 70 series profile tire is too tall or not. I think the 120's others are using are 60 series tires with a lower profile. I may be wrong... try searching and see what others have used. If they have used a 70 series tire, then I stand corrected.

November 17th, 2009, 03:40 AM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	That combination should work without any problems. What tires do you have on your bike now? I think you will like the bt45s. Please let us know your impressions once you get them on your bike.

November 17th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#22
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Could they have been take offs being sold as new? I haven't found one major online outlet that sells those tires in the new gen sizes.

November 18th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#27
altomista Evil Mad Scientist Name: Al Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 EX250F6FL, 1986 ZX600A2, 1975 Honda CB550 Posts: 39	Have you tried Santa Clara Cycle Accesories on El Camino Real between Wolfe Road and Lawrence Expressway? Their tires prices are very competitive and they offer free mount and balance with purchase, wheels off bike. They also mount and balance tires purchased elsewhere for $20/tire, wheel off bike. Doug and Greg are upstanding guys. You can also try Cycle Gear on Parkmoor Avenue and Meridian Avenue in San Jose. They have a decent selection of tires available. In either case, tell them "Al from Spartan Riders" sent you. __________________________________________________ Need your Ninja 250R worked on? PM me... \| Spartan Riders on Ning Avatar created by J.J. McCullough and taken from Wikipedia's Mad Scientist entry.

November 18th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#30
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Yes I am certain. Want me to buy them and ship them to you so you can be certain Czroe. lol __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

November 18th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#31
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	The must've ordered them from Kawi when they were still the OEM tires... which is weird because even my '08 manual with an '08 bike that came with GT501s has references to the IRC tires (as well as Brodgestone/Dunlop), so they had to be in use somewhere already.

June 3rd, 2010, 07:32 AM	#32
shift_6 ninjette.org member Name: SHIFT Location: QUEENS, NYC Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 125	bump, looking for the bridgestone bt-45s! __________________________________________________ Real HIP HOP is not on the radio \| SHIFT the MC \| 3,100 Channel Views & Rising \| Updated April 18,2010

June 3rd, 2010, 04:46 PM	#34
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I used to order my tires from newenough, but I see they no longer sell tires. have you looked at motorcycle superstore? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx

June 3rd, 2010, 05:00 PM	#35
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	/moved to Marketplace section __________________________________________________ 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)

June 3rd, 2010, 09:22 PM	#36
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	superstore and dennis kirk have the best deals. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

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