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Post by scoot08 on Apr 2, 2016 19:47:23 GMT -5
Hi everyone, just finished fixing a flat on the rear of my scooter.and thought I'd past on some info.if your looking to purchase some new tires for your scoot, I highly recommend the Michelin Power Pure tires ,there not cheap but well worth the extra cost.(about twice the cost of the stock tires) I recommend these for a couple of reasons. one the ride is much smoother ,the cornering is awesome and the side wall is so stiff you can ride with a flat.now that is a little tricky but as i said I just had a flat.I picked up a razor blade from a box cuter in my rear tire if you can belief that (don't ask me how that happened) but it did.the blade was still in the tire.the flat happened about 2 miles from my home I was able to ride it home. like I said a little tricky but it did it.the tire was completely flat.so I'm sold on the Michelins .I've been riding on them for about a year and a half and the wear seems to be great.I did have to replace the rear tire as the razor blade cut the cords in the tire and when that happens you can't just patch the tire.one more thing if you do purchase these tire and you have a shop willing to change them for you, by all means have them do it. the side walls are so stiff it is a pain in the a** to change them. my scooter has 13" wheels I don't know if they make them in the smaller sizes ,but you can check.I got mine at Motorcycle Superstore.com anyway that my recommendation if your looking to upgrade your tires. later
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 2, 2016 22:26:51 GMT -5
Scoot08,
I couldn't agree with you more on the Power Pure tires...
Have a bone on the Old Chopper Guy!
I ended up with a Power Pure on the REAR of my Kymco Grandvista because I wanted WHITEWALLS front and back. I have a Shinko 120-70 12 whitewall up front, but NOBODY makes a 140-70-12 whitewall for the rear. My dealer researched with tire makers and was recommended to mix the Michelin PP 140-70-12 on the rear as the best choice with the Shinko front.
The Power Pure also has a nice, defined sidewall to PAINT white... LOL!
The painted whitewall is not the best or most practical idea, but the PP tire is fabulous to ride on. The Shinko in front is also a real winner. Both tires provide smooth ride, great cornering and braking and show NO noticeable tread wear after 2 seasons and 2K miles... And, the old 250 is a heavy scoot.
I didn't think the Michelins were too much more costly than other brands, but price may vary in different areas. My Michelin cost $65 and the front Shinko was $59.
Here's how the Michelin/Shinko mix look on old "Minnie Mouse". Painted whitewall is a major pain, but I just love the old-school look...
Ride safe!
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awesome tires
by: JerryScript - Apr 3, 2016 0:24:45 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Apr 3, 2016 0:24:45 GMT -5
I plan on upgrading my tires this summer, curious what the speed rating is on the Pure Power tires? P or better I'm hoping. If so I'll probably try a set if they make them in the right sizes for my 16" 150, front is 100/80-16 and rear is 120/80-16.
Edit: Looks like the only ones that come in both my sizes are the City Grips. I've heard mostly good things about them, so unless I can find someone who carries the PPs in my sizes, I'll try the CGs.
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Post by scoot08 on Apr 4, 2016 15:23:18 GMT -5
scoot08, oldchopperguy, JerryScript Hi guys,glad to hear you guys agree the pp's are a good upgrade .Jerry sorry you couldn't find the size you need,I also looked at the city grips when I was looking for tires till I found the pp's. the cg's also look to be a good upgrade .oldchopperguy some times we have to put up with a little pain/work to look cool and minnie mouse is definitely old school .....cool .I just went for a short ride to the store and man.... I love the smooth ride these tires give.when I got the flat I didn't want to keep my scooter down waiting for the new tire to show up ,so I put the old stock tire on just to keep riding, it was like riding with a dirt bike knobie compared to the Michelins . well I guess I've said my two cents worth about the pp's check them out,later my friends.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 4, 2016 21:49:27 GMT -5
Scoot08,
Yeah, things that look good are usually more of a pain than things that are practical... LOL!
Just for the record, I finally did find some paint that holds up pretty well... Ordinary Wal-Mart outdoor brand at that... It stays whiter than the factory Shinko! After all the expensive purpose-made stuff... CHEESH!
After two seasons, I totally agree on the Michelin Power Pure tires. They hold the road like glue, AND ride smooth... even when inflated pretty hard. My old Kymco definitely prefers a FULL inflation... 28 pounds REALLY makes for a "Pullman Car" ride, but old Minnie Mouse handles MUCH better with 36 pounds of air. Still a nice, smooth ride though!
Same goes for the Shinko up front. I think Shinko tires are WAY under-rated. And Shinko makes a good selection of whitewalls for us old geezers (and the Vespa crowd)...
Enjoy the ride!
Leo
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 5, 2016 8:42:53 GMT -5
I'm happy with the City Grip I put on the rear of my scoot when the Kenda K-413, that used to live there, wore out in just 2300 miles. The CG has nearly double that on it now, and isn't worn out yet. In fact, I like the Michelin so much, that I bought 2 more, but slightly oversized, to replace both front and rear when the time comes. Will be going from the stock 120/70-12, to 110/  -12's. Even though they are a bit narrower, the load index is 64, compared to 51 for the 120/70....so, should work out great. The distance traveled per revolution will be increased by 6% or so, and that will bring my speedo, and odometer a bit closer to reality, and of course trim a couple of hundred rpm's from engine speed, when cruising. Back on topic....I have no experience with the PP's, but do like the CG's, and every other Michelin product I've had.... on any of my vehicles |
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Post by rockynv on Apr 5, 2016 12:01:46 GMT -5
I have had the Power Pure on my Aprilia for several months now and yes they are pretty good although they do not balance up as well as the Pirelli but better than the Slovenian Goodyear/Sava. Local dealer sells them installed for about what they charge on the internet for a 120/70-15. Watch out as they are available in bias and radial and you do not want to mix them together on the same bike. The tread pattern is less likely to feather during heavy braking making them less prone to developing head shake.
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-12's. Even though they are a bit narrower, the load index is 64, compared to 51 for the 120/70....so, should work out great. The distance traveled per revolution will be increased by 6% or so, and that will bring my speedo, and odometer a bit closer to reality, and of course trim a couple of hundred rpm's from engine speed, when cruising.
