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Post by ramblinman on Jun 24, 2013 6:04:42 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Jun 24, 2013 6:50:07 GMT -5
Here's the way I look at it: Good tires are just about THE MOST IMPORTANT part of any vehicle.This is where all the power is controlled. If they are inferior, or don't do their job properly, You have no control. Tires are not the place to scrimp and save. What is your mobility worth? how muuch are tires for a wheelchair?I would get the best i could afford if I were you. Would you ride with a cloth helmet?
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Post by spandi on Jun 24, 2013 7:13:58 GMT -5
I have a Pirelli in back, and an Avon Viper Strike in front. Both are much better quality than the original Chinese OEM stuff.
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Post by sailracer on Jun 24, 2013 7:37:59 GMT -5
I just took off two brand new stock chinese tires,and put on two Michelin city grips. I noticed an immediate improvement in handling.They are a bit pricey, but to me, it's worth every penney.Anyone who plans on mods, should START with the tires and brakes. That is more important than all the power you can bolt on. without good control of it, what's the point?
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Post by spandi on Jun 24, 2013 7:47:51 GMT -5
I just took off two brand new stock chinese tires,and put on two Michelin city grips. I noticed an immediate improvement in handling.They are a bit pricey, but to me, it's worth every penney.Anyone who plans on mods, should START with the tires and brakes. That is more important than all the power you can bolt on. without good control of it, what's the point? You also might consider bolt-through-the-rim tire valves. (as the press fit ones can pop out) |
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 24, 2013 8:33:47 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Jun 24, 2013 8:34:45 GMT -5
yeah, i've had them break before.already mounted&balanced so next time i take off a wheel, i'll probably do that too still new, so i'm not too worried yet.  |
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Post by ramblinman on Jun 24, 2013 9:57:07 GMT -5
he needs 130-60-13 they are a bit pricey compared to the 3.50-10 i just bought but worth it imo. |
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Post by lykos23 on Jun 24, 2013 10:00:57 GMT -5
[replyingto=ramblinman]ramblinman[/replyingto]Whoops. I wonder where the heck I got 3.0-10 from...  |
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Post by trailheadmike on Jun 24, 2013 11:22:02 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Jun 24, 2013 11:30:21 GMT -5
It's not that kenda is a bad tire,they've been around since 1962. more recently, they sold 50% to cooper tire. They are better quality than the run-of-the mill chinese tires, but they are still chinese tires ,and probably cost $2.50 to make. For the difference in price,I would go for the "name brand" race engineered tire. I just think guys like dunlop, pirelli bridgestone michelin ....put more research into their tires,and produce a top shelf product.I'd rather spend my money with a company that does R&D, than a company just out to exploit a cheap labor market.I know the scoot is chinese,but when i make improvements, I want good ones.If I had the choice, I'd buy Made IN America all the way.
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Post by pmatulew on Jun 24, 2013 17:28:00 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Jun 24, 2013 19:34:28 GMT -5
u got that right  |
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Post by doublert on Jun 27, 2013 19:31:46 GMT -5
Alright guys, I went the extra $$ and just bought the Pirelli SL26 130-60-13 tires front and back! From all the feedback I have read, I should notice a difference night and day. I just cant wait to see what I'm missing!
Thanks to everyone for all the advice.
Randy
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Post by sailracer on Jun 27, 2013 19:43:17 GMT -5
:Dyou won't regret it.once you feel the difference,you'll be very happy ;D
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$, I might be able to swing the 113$ and just get Pirellis front and back.
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