Tires

[GadgettR1]

I need a new rear for Jens bike... a Dunlop D207 180/55/17 where is the cheapest place to get one?

[theothersean]

The last Pair of 207"s I got was from Chapparal, $214 for the PAIR including shipping. They were running a special, they might still have one. and that was for a 190 rear.
if not them, try motorcycle accesory warehouse. i have gotten them there pretty cheap too before.
--sean--
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[theothersean]

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/chaparral/assets/html/homepage.asp?URLCheck=1

http://www.accwhse.com/

i just looked at chapparal, a 207zr sportmax in 180 is $109

-- sean --
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[Stoneman]

I've heard nothing but praise for Tire Express dot com.....

[theothersean]

well mister tire express . blah dee blah, their site isn't even working, and they are back logged with orders right now and are not excepting new ones till Jan.
so there with your tire blah blah blah.....
-- sean--
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[Stoneman]

Ehhhh.....bite my ass! I said I've HEARD nothing but praise. Uh.....until now, that is...

[Edited on 12/16/01 by Stoneman]

[Stoneman]

Looks to me like they've gone to a new ordering/shipping system, and the site's been updated significantly since I've last been on it. They prolly got slammed 'cuz of the holidays while they were down...

[GadgettR1]

Cool.. thanks for all the responses... we'll pick one up after the holidays.... she's looking forward to finishing off the current 207 at Jay's next bash... that is of course assuming it lasts until then knowing her....

[R7]

Chip, buy her a tire for Xmas:o I know a guy up in Maine that bought his wife four snow tires for Xmas, she said it was the best Xmas ever, hillbillies that is

I also have had VERY good luck with tireexpress.com. Personaly, i would ditch the 207s on the R6 and replace them with pilot sports, it seems to be a popular choice for many R6ers

[RevHappy]

Chip I got a d207 180 rear from my old R6. I had it on there for one track day and the day was cut short... All of the wear is on the edges I'll take some pics If your interested....Just make a offer...
~Doug

[GadgettR1]

Yeah sure send the pics... gadgett@mediaone.net

[cRa1g]

Chip,

Doug is right on with this one. I can't say enough about the Michelin Pilot Sports. I have run several versions of Dunlop, a couple of different Michelins, and even Avon and Bridgestone.

I have to say, since moving to Michelin's, I've grown to LOVE their tires.

The Pilot Sports are incredible for a sport bike, and the Pilot Race tires...well, you would have to ride them to believe it. At full tilt, they are so predicatble (and more importantly - dependable), that I find myself really "buying into the brand".

You know - it's a preference thing after all. Dunlop, Michelin, Avon, Metzeler, Bridgestone, they are all good tires. It's when you find one that really fits your style, and just plain performs for you - that's the ticket!

I will be using the new Pilot Race 2 tires on my R6 on the track this year, and believe me when I say...at high speed, steep lean, and aggressive moments - you can count on them.

I know you are only looking for a rear tire for now, but when you get ready to swap the set - you should give the Pilots a try. Michelin is simply awesome. With 13 of the last 14 500GP World Championships, and the last 8 straight World Superbike Championships in a row to their credit - they make a pretty good product.