Buying new tires - Need Help

bbjminardo · February 18th, 2013, 08:07 PM

Hey,
I'm completely new to this forum and have tried searching for the best tires for a 250 but haven't found much.
I just bought a 2011 Black Ninja 250R with 4k miles on it and I'm in love

But wanting to put some new tires on it soonish and wanting to hear what some of the better tires are. I don't take it on the track at all just for the streets so let me know! I don't have a clue!

BlueHairSar · February 18th, 2013, 08:15 PM

Welcome Minardo!

The wiki is a good place to look for things like this: http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Category:Tires

I love my sport demons.

And don't forget to make an intro post over here

Motofool · February 18th, 2013, 09:32 PM

What is wrong with the current tires?

DaBlue1 · February 18th, 2013, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbjminardo

Hey,
... have tried searching for the best tires for a 250 but haven't found much.

Try Google searching Tires available for the Ninja 250r

What you will find is that there is no one "best" tire, however you will find a list of tires available in sizes that will fit the Ninja 250 and which ones have been used and reviewed by many Ninja 250 owners.

Trailerboy531 · February 18th, 2013, 09:55 PM

If you didn't find anything on which tires are preferred then you didn't use the search function properly. This topic has been beat to death.

Get Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIs.

bbjminardo · February 18th, 2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

If you didn't find anything on which tires are preferred then you didn't use the search function properly. This topic has been beat to death.

Get Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIs.

haha yea I'm thinking I did something wrong! Still a forum newb!
Apparently a search newb too!

ChaoSS · February 19th, 2013, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

What is wrong with the current tires?

On stock tires on an 11, you should barely be noticing the wear yet. Should still be perfectly good tires.

Blystr842 · February 19th, 2013, 06:58 AM

I went from some chewed up stock tires to the Pirelli Sport Demon tires and have loved them since the first time I rode with them. Way better than the junk Dunlops on my gf's bike.

MKlein3004 · February 19th, 2013, 07:45 AM

I have a set of BT016 110/150 track day takeoffs with a ton of life left on them if you want to check them out. Just PM me.

Graugaard · February 19th, 2013, 04:56 PM

Get BT45's.... Great grip... better mileage than rosso II + if u dont take it to the track there are no need for rosso II's since BT45 can do it all... BT45 should also be better in the rain

xSean13 · February 19th, 2013, 05:05 PM

I think it would be good to know what type of riding you plan on doing. I would assume commuting, but is it mainly city, longer distances on highways, twisties?

February 18th, 2013, 08:07 PM	#1
bbjminardo ninjette.org member Name: Minardo Location: indy Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 64	Buying new tires - Need Help Hey, I'm completely new to this forum and have tried searching for the best tires for a 250 but haven't found much. I just bought a 2011 Black Ninja 250R with 4k miles on it and I'm in love But wanting to put some new tires on it soonish and wanting to hear what some of the better tires are. I don't take it on the track at all just for the streets so let me know! I don't have a clue!

February 18th, 2013, 08:15 PM	#2
BlueHairSar ninjette.org sage Name: Sarah Location: NYC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Silver 2005 Ninja 250 - Available for free mustache rides. Posts: 842	Welcome Minardo! The wiki is a good place to look for things like this: http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Category:Tires I love my sport demons. And don't forget to make an intro post over here __________________________________________________ https://www.facebook.com/BlueShootsYou \| http://blueshootsyou.com

February 18th, 2013, 09:32 PM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	What is wrong with the current tires? __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

February 18th, 2013, 09:55 PM	#5
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	If you didn't find anything on which tires are preferred then you didn't use the search function properly. This topic has been beat to death. Get Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIs. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

February 19th, 2013, 06:58 AM	#8
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	I went from some chewed up stock tires to the Pirelli Sport Demon tires and have loved them since the first time I rode with them. Way better than the junk Dunlops on my gf's bike. __________________________________________________ Venom RC \| Atomik RC \| FTW RC \| Caster Racing USA \| Avid Bearings

February 19th, 2013, 07:45 AM	#9
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	I have a set of BT016 110/150 track day takeoffs with a ton of life left on them if you want to check them out. Just PM me.

February 19th, 2013, 04:56 PM	#10
Graugaard ninjette.org member Name: Elias Location: Denmark Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 152	Get BT45's.... Great grip... better mileage than rosso II + if u dont take it to the track there are no need for rosso II's since BT45 can do it all... BT45 should also be better in the rain

February 19th, 2013, 05:05 PM	#11
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	I think it would be good to know what type of riding you plan on doing. I would assume commuting, but is it mainly city, longer distances on highways, twisties?

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