06-17-2010, 09:47 AM | #1 |
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Matched tires
I am having a very hard time finding matched front and rear tires for the GZ. Seems like the manufacturers don't make the front and rear in the sizes that came on the bike.
I need both tires now and would like to put a matched set on. Anyone got any ideas? O_o
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06-17-2010, 10:14 AM | #2 | |
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Have you tried a dealer yet ?? My guess is that they could find you a matched set......for a bunch of $$$ .......but not necessarily exactly the original stock sizes. If they have a similar tread pattern, I don't think it is at all important to "match" the front and rear. And several riders here have found that getting the exact same size isn't important either.
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06-17-2010, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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Yep, the parts guy was just as amazed as I was. He was finding front,no rear, and rear, no front.
As far has HAVING to have a matched set, no I don't really have to. I'd just like to have it.
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06-17-2010, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Matched tires
I use the" KENDA CHALLENGER" 130-90-15 on the rear."KENDA CRUISER" 100-90-16 on the front.They are reasonably priced and wear well.The small difference in size makes very little difference to the speedometer.
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06-17-2010, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: Matched tires
Same experience here. My tires were not worn, but were out of date. I opted to insist on the correct size, so I wound up with 2 different brands. Kenda Cruiser 130/90-15 rear, Dunlop Arrowmax 110/90-16 front. They're both the same construction, so that's probably the best I'm gonna' get.
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06-17-2010, 02:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: Matched tires
Same here. I'm running a Pirelli Sport Demon in the front and a Pirelli Route in the rear.
Both are the manufacturers specified size.
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06-17-2010, 03:43 PM | #7 |
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Since Cheng Shin stopped making motorcycle tires, it's very hard to get a matched set. Your best bet is to try for the same manufacturer, but even that is getting to be difficult with the stock tire sizes.
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06-18-2010, 12:51 PM | #9 |
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Re: Matched tires
My local cycle shop found me a set of shinkos that I have been happy with.. had to go for a slightly wider front, but I like 'em. One thing I have become aware of is warming them up for a while before really carving those corners.
That makes me wonder, do you guy consciously use less lean angle at the beginning of a ride? If so, how long before you feel comfortable carving the turns? I have noticed some slippage when going around roundabouts about 2 miles from my house before the tires get warm. And another thought: When I ride, I love the feel of leaning over so far that the pegs scrape. I'll do this even when I don't have to. Any thoughts about lean angle and the GZ? |
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06-18-2010, 02:03 PM | #10 |
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Always take it easy in the first few miles of a ride. Cold tires are hard tires and will slip out from under you mercilessly.
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