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Post by maineiac1967 on Jun 13, 2015 4:54:46 GMT -5
Hi gang. My scoot needs new tires, the valve stems are the type that no one trusts and the tires apparently developed flat spots in storage during its 7 year slumber in storage lol.
Mine are 130/60-13 front and rear so that limits me. I am down to 2 brands and would appreciate some input from other 150cc size owners. They are the Pirelli SL 26 $55 each or the Avon AM63 Viper at $42 each. Avon has the price advantage of $13 less per tire, both would be free shipping after adding the good quality valve stems.
thank you all.
Vince
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 13, 2015 5:17:17 GMT -5
Get the shinko 130/60/13 I think they are sr568 . very good tires !
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Post by spandi on Jun 13, 2015 9:50:11 GMT -5
Well you could just do what I did. A Pirelli in the back and an Avon Viper Strike up front.  (BTW, I also found that even though my front and rear tires were the same size, the rear rim was made for a wider tire to begin with.) |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 13, 2015 11:58:30 GMT -5
Well you could just do what I did. A Pirelli in the back and an Avon Viper Strike up front. (BTW, I also found that even though my front and rear tires were the same size, the rear rim was made for a wider tire to begin with.) Mine had the same size on front and back , so that's what I've been running . shinko makes a front tire for match the sr568 i think is an sr567. |
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Post by mrpalmetto on Jun 13, 2015 16:26:34 GMT -5
I drive the Pirelli's SL 26 on the front of a reverse trike. It took all the shake and wobble out of the front end. When I took off the two stock front tires they looked like square donuts. I'm very satisfied with the pirelli's and they show no significant wear after 2500 miles. Would definitely buy them again.
Bought a Michealin for the rear, just installed it. Again the stock tire was another China square donut. The new Mich. Has a center line of solid tread which looked like a good wear factor. All good name tires will work and do the job. What I think is important is the wear factor, how long will they last. Read the reviews and base your decision with longevity in mind. The less I have to replace them the better I like it, especially in the rear.
I would recommend the Pirelli's. Great tire great wear.
I would tell all riders to scrap those stock China tires ASAP. They are GARBAGE and not worth the risk of failure, of you can afford it.
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Post by spandi on Jun 13, 2015 19:46:51 GMT -5
Yep. Off the rim you can squeeze a Chinese tire like a nerf ball, but just try it with a Pirelli, like trying to squeeze a block made of oak.  |
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Post by murkyapricot on Jun 13, 2015 21:13:18 GMT -5
While we're on the topic of tires tell me this, what level of difficulty wound you say it is to put new tires on on your own and what tools are required? Or should i just pay the local scooter shop to do it
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Post by maineiac1967 on Jun 14, 2015 6:03:09 GMT -5
There Is a good thread on this board about that very subject of changing tires. If you look for that I bet you will get all the answers you need to make your decision to tackle it yourself or go to a shop. In a nutshell, my choice was to pay the shop to do it. I don't think I would need to change tires that often with my riding style and limited riding season here in Maine. I also do not have the proper tools or the desire to mess with that aspect of it. Everyone is different tho.
Vince
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Post by SylvreKat on Jun 14, 2015 6:18:01 GMT -5
murky, check around and see what the shops charge. I have an Indian dealer a mile away that will do all the installation stuff free. You betcha' that's where I'm going when I need tires!
>'Kat
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jun 14, 2015 15:55:32 GMT -5
Is not worth changing the tires yourself without the proper tools that a shop has, it is a pain in the bottom to change them without the tools.
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Post by spandi on Jun 14, 2015 17:32:46 GMT -5
I did it using a set of tire irons and rim protectors (and yes, it was a pain-in-the-you-know-what) it wasn't so much getting the Chinese tires off, as getting the European tires ON (the rubber is much thicker and not anywhere near as flexible.) That said, at least I didn't have to take them anywhere to be switched. Filling them with air was another matter. No matter what method I used (as in a ratcheting strap and air pump) filling them proved impossible until I broke down and got an air compressor at "Home Despot" (they filled up in a flash after that) It might be cheaper to take them somewhere, but you still are either going to take the wheels off first or have the dealer do it for you.  P.S. The thing of it is since I now have the (hard won) knowhow and tools it's just easier to have the tires shipped to me and pop them on myself. |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 15, 2015 12:36:37 GMT -5
I have the best way to install the new tires !! Getting them off wasn't that bad , but on is a different story. This is what you do . leave the tire out in the hot sun and put the rim in the freezer for about 30 mins . lightly use some grease around the bead and as quick as possibly use the normal method for installing the tire on the rim . much easier , ask Lain . it sounds ridiculous but works great.
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