Need new tire, plz help

fmx · March 19th, 2013, 05:26 PM

Barely a month into my brand new 2012 250R I park it one day and realize I've got freaking shrapnel sticking out of my rear tire. I've toyed with the idea of repairing it but between the cost and time involved, I'd rather just feel safe and replace it.

Looking at: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_ti...fit_the_250%3F

.....I'd like to get a Pirelli MT75. Can I assume the tires listed on that page are compatible with all Ninjas (2012 250R)? And will putting that on my rear be okay with my front stock (which is virtually brand new)?

Thanks.

alex.s · March 19th, 2013, 05:31 PM

those are pregen tires. notice the 16" rim size. you want 17" rims.

edit: just noticed those tires also come in 17".... 2012 ninja 250 has 17" make sure you get 17" tires.

Alex · March 19th, 2013, 05:36 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options

Trailerboy531 · March 19th, 2013, 05:36 PM

Get bridgestone S20s for long life great tires

get diablo rosso IIs for less long life better tires.

dino74 · March 19th, 2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Get bridgestone S20s for long life great tires

get diablo rosso IIs for less long life better tires.

The smallest rear in the s20 is 150. Will that fit on the 250?

Yakaru · March 19th, 2013, 05:43 PM

FWIW I loved my 250 with the Pirelli Sport Demons and just ordered a set for my 300.

fmx · March 19th, 2013, 05:43 PM

Thanks guys. So no "yays" on the Pirelli MT75? I'm looking for something as cheap as possible. I'm fine with what the stock tires were, I'm a new rider.

fmx · March 19th, 2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

FWIW I loved my 250 with the Pirelli Sport Demons and just ordered a set for my 300.

Those aren't too pricey. Any more votes for one of these? Also, I take it it's ok it won't match the front? Thanks.

Yakaru · March 19th, 2013, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmx

Thanks guys. So no "yays" on the Pirelli MT75? I'm looking for something as cheap as possible. I'm fine with what the stock tires were, I'm a new rider.

At motorcycle super store right now the difference between the two is like $20 for a front. BTW: Use the coupon code M320-Pirelli-5 for 5% more off. Should make up for the difference and get you a nicer tire

Yakaru · March 19th, 2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmx

Those aren't too pricey. Any more votes for one of these? Also, I take it it's ok it won't match the front? Thanks.

so long as you match radial vs bias ply it should be okay. It's also best to match brands if possible, but since you're already on Pirellis you should be okay. Usually you go through 2 rears for each front.

Trailerboy531 · March 19th, 2013, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

The smallest rear in the s20 is 150. Will that fit on the 250?

Yes it will. It may "knick" the chain guard a little bit but you'll never notice it until you see the small groove carved out after thousands of miles of use. Ask me how i know..

menikmati · March 19th, 2013, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Get bridgestone S20s for long life great tires

get diablo rosso IIs for less long life better tires.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

The smallest rear in the s20 is 150. Will that fit on the 250?

Yep, love my S20s. I got a set for $190 shipped a while back through a pricematch.

tfkrocks · March 19th, 2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

so long as you match radial vs bias ply it should be okay. It's also best to match brands if possible, but since you're already on Pirellis you should be okay. Usually you go through 2 rears for each front.

Well I totally did that backwards on my 250 then lol. Back tire was brand new when I bought it and replaced the front ASAP. Replaced the front again after damaging the front rim. Never replaced the back tire before selling.

On topic: I ran the Pirelli Sport Demon on the front of my 250 and it was a good, inexpensive tire.

fmx · March 19th, 2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

At motorcycle super store right now the difference between the two is like $20 for a front. BTW: Use the coupon code M320-Pirelli-5 for 5% more off. Should make up for the difference and get you a nicer tire

Thanks! I went ahead and got it!

March 19th, 2013, 05:26 PM	#1
fmx troublemaker Name: Olly Location: Seattle, WA Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZR6R Raven Posts: 92	Need new tire, plz help Barely a month into my brand new 2012 250R I park it one day and realize I've got freaking shrapnel sticking out of my rear tire. I've toyed with the idea of repairing it but between the cost and time involved, I'd rather just feel safe and replace it. Looking at: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_ti...fit_the_250%3F .....I'd like to get a Pirelli MT75. Can I assume the tires listed on that page are compatible with all Ninjas (2012 250R)? And will putting that on my rear be okay with my front stock (which is virtually brand new)? Thanks. __________________________________________________ Adios Ninjette buddies. It's been fun. Godspeed.

March 19th, 2013, 05:31 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	those are pregen tires. notice the 16" rim size. you want 17" rims. edit: just noticed those tires also come in 17".... 2012 ninja 250 has 17" make sure you get 17" tires. __________________________________________________

March 19th, 2013, 05:36 PM	#3
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	http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options __________________________________________________ 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)

March 19th, 2013, 05:36 PM	#4
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.	Get bridgestone S20s for long life great tires get diablo rosso IIs for less long life better tires. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

March 19th, 2013, 05:43 PM	#7
fmx troublemaker Name: Olly Location: Seattle, WA Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZR6R Raven Posts: 92	Thanks guys. So no "yays" on the Pirelli MT75? I'm looking for something as cheap as possible. I'm fine with what the stock tires were, I'm a new rider. __________________________________________________ Adios Ninjette buddies. It's been fun. Godspeed.

March 19th, 2013, 05:43 PM	#6
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	FWIW I loved my 250 with the Pirelli Sport Demons and just ordered a set for my 300.

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