Tires

[GixxerK1ng]

I got a question about when I should change my tires. I've put almost 5,000 miles on my bike in 3 months, I don't do burnouts or any of that shit, I do like to ride it hard sometimes. Generally how many miles can be put on a tire "Safely" before you should change them?? Do I wait for the tread to be showing a little bit, or is there a round about mileage to be at to change them out. I'm still learning as I go so be easy guys. thanks

[QuarterGig]

how much tred is there?
are you at the wear bars?
post a photo, and we can give you a good idea. it really depends on the compound. i have had some last 8000 and some last 2000 stickier tires go away faster thean harder ones..

[Tricky Mike]

There should be wear bars on the inside of the tread and the edge of the sidewall... When those are flush with the rest of the tire you're ready for a new set.

[Pigman]

I got a question about when I should change my tires. I've put almost 5,000 miles on my bike in 3 months, I don't do burnouts or any of that shit, I do like to ride it hard sometimes. Generally how many miles can be put on a tire "Safely" before you should change them?? Do I wait for the tread to be showing a little bit, or is there a round about mileage to be at to change them out. I'm still learning as I go so be easy guys. thanks

Its all up to the owner I would say...I have had treads showing and still rode some might not, I have "not happy" but???? More if the tread is down to the wear bars swap them out.

If its a gixxer 1k I would swap out the tires right away B-stones suck big time. I like Pilot Powers esp on my gixxer. You will notice a big diff in how quick it dips and holds the road.

[GixxerK1ng]

Michelin Pilot powers?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Michelin Pilot powers?

bah - Get Pirelli DCIIIs
here http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...msford-ma.html
or here http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...g-waltham.html

[Tricky Mike]

Diablo Corsa III's!

shameless plug

[Tricky Mike]

wow... vultures are out in force this morning.

[Pigman]

Michelin Pilot powers?

Yes sir......

[GixxerK1ng]

lol thanks for the feedback guys

[GixxerK1ng]

Pigman, You're the one with the corona decals on ur gixxer? is it like bike skinz or custom painted? Also where can I get some rims for my bike? (off topic i know)

[DucDave]

I wait until the cords are practically showing UNLESS I have a long ride coming up. I never leave for a 500 mile ride with with a 200 mile tire.

Also, most people spend way more on tires than then need to. The reality is that for most of us who still have 3 brain cells we can rub together the type of riding we do on the street...even most of the so called 'agressive' guys...doesn't begin to test the edges of the performance envelope. I ride pretty hard and am constantly looking for the best mileage out of the 'SPort Touring' category. I've tried almost all of em and the road performance has been excellent. Wear has been a fairly consistant 5k. I am running the Dunlop Road Smarts now and they are awesome...and looks like I'll get 6k on 'em...

[OreoGaborio]

I dunno about you guys, but my TREADS are always showing

the CORDS however.... not so much

[Pigman]

Pigman, You're the one with the corona decals on ur gixxer? is it like bike skinz or custom painted? Also where can I get some rims for my bike? (off topic i know)

They are Hong Kong farings from Auctmarts off Ebay.I did all the Fab work to make them fit. Rims are you looking for oem or aftermarket and How much Cash do you want to shell out???

[GixxerK1ng]

They are Hong Kong farings from Auctmarts off Ebay.I did all the Fab work to make them fit. Rims are you looking for oem or aftermarket and How much Cash do you want to shell out???

badass looking bike bro, I eventually want to do somethin like that to mine. I'm not sure on OEM or aftermarket, I am in the process of getting a very good paying job so I'll be able to save up some money to do all the work I wanna do to my bike for next season, So to answer your ? I'm willing to shell out enough for good "quality" rims. I'd rather pay more for quality rather than cheap shit. I'm just trying to find some sites, or possibly a store to stop by and take a peek. Thanks bud

[Pigman]

badass looking bike bro, I eventually want to do somethin like that to mine. I'm not sure on OEM or aftermarket, I am in the process of getting a very good paying job so I'll be able to save up some money to do all the work I wanna do to my bike for next season, So to answer your ? I'm willing to shell out enough for good "quality" rims. I'd rather pay more for quality rather than cheap shit. I'm just trying to find some sites, or possibly a store to stop by and take a peek. Thanks bud

Thanks APP it...

I would look online for some but you won't see any dealers around here that has anything at all. I am a big fan of this look the gold on stock colors.

Like this but a GSXR...

https://www.motomummy.com/store/pages.php?pageid=15

[GixxerK1ng]

Thanks APP it...

I would look online for some but you won't see any dealers around here that has anything at all. I am a big fan of this look the gold on stock colors.

Like this but a GSXR...

https://www.motomummy.com/store/pages.php?pageid=15

Thanks, I like chrome, blue, or maybe jet black. Feel free to post links guys, Thanks