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Old 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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Old 06-17-2010, 10:14 AM   #2
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Re: Matched tires

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I need both tires now and would like to put a matched set on.
Anyone got any ideas? O_o
It depends on how badly you want a "matched" set.
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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Old 06-17-2010, 10:27 AM   #3
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Re: Matched tires

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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Old 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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Old 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 My tires were not worn, but were out of date.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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Old 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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Old 06-17-2010, 03:43 PM   #7
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Re: Matched tires

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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Old 06-17-2010, 04:14 PM   #8
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Re: Matched tires

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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.
Think Dunlop has a matched set, I'm running one on the rear. Check out BikeBandit, think I added the Dunlop front tire to my wish list they have on their site. Love the Dunlop, better than the Metzler that came on the bike. (Better traction and better with rain grooves) About $80.00 for rear.
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Old 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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Old 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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