April 15th, 2013, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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Pros and Cons of a 150 Tire?
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So, I had planned to throw on some Diablo Rosso IIs once I burned through the stock rubber, since I like a grippy tire. However, life plans changed a bit, and now I commute 40 miles round trip on the interstate, and so I hate the idea of burning up a soft sticky tire (quickly!) on boring rides. I'd love a great sport touring tire like I had as options for my Triumph -- Pilot Roads, Pirelli Angels, any of the good dual-compound, long life tires. But of course, to get that for the 300 I'd have to go up to a 150 rear tire. So here's my question: how much of a disadvantage is it to spoon on an oversized tire? I've read about it 'pinching' a bit and whatnot. What are the cons? Does it hurt handling? Is it less safe in any way? Given that I will have to put a lot of boring interestate miles on my next set of tires, but still want something that warms up into good sticky fun for the mountains, is it worth it to go with a less-perfect fit? It looks like my best option for stock size is actually just to stick with IRC, which I'd rather not do. Thoughts and advice appreciated. |
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April 15th, 2013, 07:59 AM | #2 |
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Paging @Peanut_EOD. I think he's used a 150 on the rear of the 300
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April 15th, 2013, 08:10 AM | #3 | |
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April 15th, 2013, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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There you go Travis. Looks like that extra half an inch wider rim makes a difference.
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April 15th, 2013, 08:26 AM | #5 | |
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April 15th, 2013, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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Yep. It gives you a larger selection.
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April 15th, 2013, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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April 15th, 2013, 05:10 PM | #8 | |
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Not necessarily. I run a 140 on my 250. Have a look see at this thread Also look at American Motorcycle Tire for some options. |
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April 15th, 2013, 05:24 PM | #9 |
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pro of a 150 tire vs 140 tire on the same ninja 250? all else being equal? nothing. that said, some rubber only comes in specific sizes.
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April 15th, 2013, 06:52 PM | #10 | ||
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Yup, that's the only reason I was interested. No concern at all about the look of a wider tire, no hopes for improved takeoff or any of that. I was just interested if I could get the benefits of higher-end tires without any major down-sides from misfitment. Sounds like the answer is yes. |
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April 15th, 2013, 07:08 PM | #11 | |
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Keep in mind when you go to a 150, you will go to a radial, which even the dual compound tires can be soft. I know the roads in your area. I grew up there and the roads eat tires. Happy Riding. |
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April 15th, 2013, 07:19 PM | #12 |
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My pilot road 3s lasted me 5400 miles before the cords started showing but my rossoIIs only last 2900 miles. I've got jiggles old ninja 1000 front tire on the rear of my bike now its working good. Next ill try a stock rear tire from the 300 on my 250 and see if it will go over 10000 miles.
I'm also going to start buying used 120 front race tires when I see them and just toss those on the rear for cheap. I've tried a wider range of rear tires in the 25000 miles I've riden and race my 250 and the stock bias-ply's sucked compared to all the radias that followed, and all the radial from 120 to 150 felt felt the same for Rojoracing style street riding. |
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April 15th, 2013, 07:33 PM | #13 |
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April 15th, 2013, 07:48 PM | #14 |
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I went from an IRC 130 to a BT016 or whatever it is 150 and it made the bike feel a bit bigger and less flickable as if I aired down some. Looks a lot better though and there's much more grip but I can't say that all came from the wider tire
Btw BT016s aren't the best off road
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April 16th, 2013, 05:17 AM | #15 |
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I'd be curious to see what other 250 and 300 riders can get out of the pilot road 3s. I know I'm hard on tires but I'd like to know just how much so compared to others.
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April 16th, 2013, 09:41 PM | #16 |
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I'm interested as well. I was thinking about getting those same tires once my stocker's are done for.
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April 16th, 2013, 10:12 PM | #17 |
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I slapped a set of the BT016's on as soon as I got my '08, as the tires it came with were flat-spotted and dry-rotted. I haven't noticed any flickability problems, but then my reference points are my previous racebike (a 2002 Honda Superhawk) and my Concours 14. Sticks fine to knee-drag angles on the street, haven't had a chance to get it out on a track yet. No noticeable wear yet, I'd have to go check to see how many miles I'm at but I'd guess between 1-1.5k.
Pros: Radial tires (much larger selection) Cons: Haven't seen any yet.
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April 16th, 2013, 11:21 PM | #18 |
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I recommend the Avon AM26 Roadrider. It's probably not as grippy as some other sport touring alternatives, but I got 11k on my rear on my 500 and I ride the s**t out of this thing. Front tire is around 13.5k now, expecting over 20k out of it. Traction wet or dry has never been an issue and like I said I'm a pretty aggressive rider, but I also must succumb to mostly commuting.
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It will be a little while, as I can't bring myself to chuck perfectly usable tires. But maybe at my 7500 mile check-up, I'll have 'em throw on some PR3s. I'll report in once I have data collected and collated. |
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April 17th, 2013, 08:07 AM | #20 | |
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Plus everyone knows that more tread is always better for holding the tank, so get those things off the bike and replaced ASAP |
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April 17th, 2013, 08:26 AM | #21 | |
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If it's any consolation I really did like my set of PR3 for both wet riding and beating up on the local fast guys in the canyons. Once winter rolls around again ill be mounting up another set to get me through our short CA winter.
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April 23rd, 2013, 09:12 PM | #23 |
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The PR3s are so expensive that I keep on looking. I found some amazing deals on the Conti Motion ST tire, 150 rear/110 front. Anyone have any experience with these? It looks like I could get the set for $150 shipped, which seems incredible, as long as they're good tires. But I've never rocked Continentals on any of my bikes.
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April 23rd, 2013, 09:37 PM | #24 |
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Definitely good to ask, especially since some 150's fit fine, and some might pinch due to sidewall / tread shoulder construction. PR3's work per rojo, and I've got BT-016's on mine. Anybody rockin the Conti's? As far as how well they do as a brand, I've heard plenty of good stuff from my sport-touring (Concours/ZX-14/FJR size bikes) buddies both as far as wear and grip.
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April 25th, 2013, 05:48 AM | #25 | |
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I'm starting to swing back towards just going with Diablo Rosso IIs for the summer, as I'm hoping to get in a couple track days anyway, and I don't have to commute as often during hte summer months. So maybe I'll put off the expensive tire decision until I burn up a pair of deliciously sticky cheaper tires. |
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April 25th, 2013, 11:03 AM | #26 |
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I have Conti supermoto tires in 120/150 on my 300. They work great.
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April 25th, 2013, 05:53 PM | #27 |
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Really? Damn, Jim, I might as well just ask you what you've done to your bike and do exactly that. It would be a lot quicker than asking questions to everyone and then realizing that I was gonna' do whatever you do, lol.
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April 25th, 2013, 06:45 PM | #28 |
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Haha, just follow my old threads!
Seriously, I have the same Contis on my KTM/Husaberg supermoto wheels and love how sticky they get. I beat the crap out of them on the sumotos and they hold up really well. |
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April 26th, 2013, 12:00 PM | #29 |
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I had a 150 rear when i commuted on the 250 and it was fine. The wider tire made the freeway feel a bit more stable. For the track or for twisties the rosso 2 140 was a damn fine tire that you can get all the way to the edge of the tire.
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