I know another tire thread

[G21forme]

I have a leak in my rear tire and while they passed inspection I'll need a new one soon enough and I'm all set with plugs. I searched like a bastard so you gotta give me some credit and I think the plan is to buy some tires via interweb and give Jim in manch a call to mount and balance. Someone suggested tireexpress in another thread so i poked around and this is what I found. Comments and suggestions much appreciated, sucks knowing dick about bikes but I'm trying like hell.

thanks

eta I'm running dulnop d208's and would like something as good if not better


Tire Express - Error
Avon Viper Sport AV60 Motorcycle Tires - Z-Rated - Rear: Tires: Street: Tire Express
Dunlop Qualifier Motorcycle Tires - Z-Rated - Package Specials: Tires: Street: Tire Express
Michelin Pilot Power Motorcycle Tire - Z-Rated - Package Specials: Tires: Street: Tire Express

[OreoGaborio]

Sooo what's the question?

Buy a new tire (or two) or get a PROPER patch/plug kit that patches & plugs the tire from the inside.

[G21forme]

Sooo what's the question?

Buy a new tire (or two) or get a PROPER patch/plug kit that patches & plugs the tire from the inside.

sorry, I was under the impression that patch/plugs were not a good idea on a bike so I was just going to go new. If it's cool I would love to get it repaired, don't really have an extra 300$ lying around doing nothing.

[Jim]

well either spend $300 on new tires, or spend $0 and plug it

depends if it's worth risking having the plug give when you're riding it. wasnt worth it to me, so i replaced my tire.

Michelin Pilot Power will grab better than your Dunlops. Save the $10 and dont get the 2CT ones

[G21forme]

thanks guys, I had jim take care of the patch for me in manch that will get me by until I grab a new set in a week or so.

[Omahastylin16]

well either spend $300 on new tires, or spend $0 and plug it

depends if it's worth risking having the plug give when you're riding it. wasnt worth it to me, so i replaced my tire.

Michelin Pilot Power will grab better than your Dunlops. Save the $10 and dont get the 2CT ones

agreed, I made the switch to Pilot Powers 3 sets ago and havent looked back yet...although i may try the 2ct's or roads next time around to try and get a few more miles out of a set.

[OreoGaborio]

ya want the Stop & Go Tire plug gun kit. (49.95 at Whitehorse Gear - Stop and Go Tubeless Tire Plug Gun Kit)

A veteran member here, Rye, suggested that one to me a couple years ago.. I didn't get a chance to use it, but he's used those with great success & he's definitely a person I trust.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

slap some diablos corsa 3's on that thing! http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ndor-nhms.html

[legalspeed]

For street tires the Pirellis always worked for me.

[G21forme]

slap some diablos corsa 3's on that thing! http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...ndor-nhms.html

That's not a bad idea. I checked the calender and the next trackday is this wednesday but I'm working during the day do you know how late they sell tires?

eta another stupid question

I have 180-55-17 120-70-17 tires I have noticed some people go up one size but is there anything to gain by doing that?

[Jim]

stick with stock sizes

[OreoGaborio]

+1, stick w/ that combo.

[G21forme]

Sounds like a plan but I thought I should ask, this is my second bike but my first new set of tires.