Thank you to everyone who suggested me to go with 140/70/17 Tires

bikermunda · June 18th, 2010, 09:22 AM

Hi ALL,

I will like to say a big thank you to everyone who suggested me to go with BT 45 and 140/70/17 tire on my bike. I put the tire on yesterday and oh my god i am loving my bike and i feel very secure as compared to IRC`s that came stock with the bike

Thank you all once again

Alex · June 18th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Vik - is this the first time you've changed tires? It's one of those things that always feels fantastic. Going from an old tire that is often flatspotted or otherwise changed in profile from new, to a brand new one with a perfectly rounded profile, feels incredible. Even if it's the same exact tire model. It's like riding a new bike.

bikermunda · June 18th, 2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Vik - is this the first time you've changed tires? It's one of those things that always feels fantastic. Going from an old tire that is often flatspotted or otherwise changed in profile from new, to a brand new one with a perfectly rounded profile, feels incredible. Even if it's the same exact tire model. It's like riding a new bike.

Yes this is the first time i have changed the tire from DUMB IRC and BT 45 is like a day and night difference. Riding on IRC tire was scary but the first ride i had on BT 45 was like a dream i actually enjoyed riding the bike

kkim · June 18th, 2010, 08:33 PM

did you change the front tire, too?

Xoulrath · June 18th, 2010, 10:01 PM

I really don't get what peoples' problems are with the IRC tire. This is my first bike, and so I don't have anything to base it on, but I don't have any problem with these tires. I truly thought I would, being that I had never heard of them. Then to add to that, I was reading complaints about them left and right. I just don't get it...the things work fine for me; I'm already riding way over the speed limit on some of my favorite roads (not unsafe speeds, just ridiculous speed limits) and I just don't see how another tire would work any better.

Don't get me wrong, I too am going to switch over to the BT-45's when time comes to replace my tires, as they seem to be the most well rounded tire available in the 250's size. I just don't get all the hate for the IRC.

seis gunnar · June 19th, 2010, 12:20 AM

This is my first motorcycle too and while the bike seemed a little squirrly at times I figured it was just the bike. I caught a nail after about 700 miles

, and purchased a set of Bridgestones. Totally different bike. You can feel the improved grip, and being so early on in my riding; it really improved my confidence about leaning the bike.

When you do change, you'll see what we're talking about.

bikermunda · July 3rd, 2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

did you change the front tire, too?

Well i have not changed it but i have placed an order for the front one as well

bikermunda · July 3rd, 2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

I really don't get what peoples' problems are with the IRC tire. This is my first bike, and so I don't have anything to base it on, but I don't have any problem with these tires. I truly thought I would, being that I had never heard of them. Then to add to that, I was reading complaints about them left and right. I just don't get it...the things work fine for me; I'm already riding way over the speed limit on some of my favorite roads (not unsafe speeds, just ridiculous speed limits) and I just don't see how another tire would work any better.

Don't get me wrong, I too am going to switch over to the BT-45's when time comes to replace my tires, as they seem to be the most well rounded tire available in the 250's size. I just don't get all the hate for the IRC.

Well i am glad your exp with the IRC`s is good but unfortunately alot of people including myself do have issues with the tire and very happy after replacing the them

June 18th, 2010, 09:22 AM	#1
bikermunda Ninja World YAY Name: Vik Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 102	Thank you to everyone who suggested me to go with 140/70/17 Tires Hi ALL, I will like to say a big thank you to everyone who suggested me to go with BT 45 and 140/70/17 tire on my bike. I put the tire on yesterday and oh my god i am loving my bike and i feel very secure as compared to IRC`s that came stock with the bike Thank you all once again

June 18th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#2
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	Vik - is this the first time you've changed tires? It's one of those things that always feels fantastic. Going from an old tire that is often flatspotted or otherwise changed in profile from new, to a brand new one with a perfectly rounded profile, feels incredible. Even if it's the same exact tire model. It's like riding a new bike. __________________________________________________ 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 19th, 2010, 12:20 AM	#6
seis gunnar ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: St Paul/ Somewhere on the blue marble Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R SE Lime Green Posts: 48	This is my first motorcycle too and while the bike seemed a little squirrly at times I figured it was just the bike. I caught a nail after about 700 miles, and purchased a set of Bridgestones. Totally different bike. You can feel the improved grip, and being so early on in my riding; it really improved my confidence about leaning the bike. When you do change, you'll see what we're talking about.

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Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I really don't get what peoples' problems are with the IRC tire. This is my first bike, and so I don't have anything to base it on, but I don't have any problem with these tires. I truly thought I would, being that I had never heard of them. Then to add to that, I was reading complaints about them left and right. I just don't get it...the things work fine for me; I'm already riding way over the speed limit on some of my favorite roads (not unsafe speeds, just ridiculous speed limits) and I just don't see how another tire would work any better. Don't get me wrong, I too am going to switch over to the BT-45's when time comes to replace my tires, as they seem to be the most well rounded tire available in the 250's size. I just don't get all the hate for the IRC.