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Post by pdg on Aug 19, 2006 21:28:09 GMT
I've got a slow puncture in my rear tyre. After closer inspection I've found a gouge on the side wall. Don't know if this is the problem but it looks like I'll be getting a new one.  Has anyone replaced their tyres with anything a bit more "chunky" if so what should I go for? |
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 20, 2006 16:32:39 GMT
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Post by pdg on Aug 21, 2006 20:49:18 GMT
Ally - what size tyres have you bought to replace the originals with?
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 21, 2006 21:03:30 GMT
350/10
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Post by Scootin on Aug 22, 2006 12:48:20 GMT
Those michelin's are nice looking tires. I seem to be the exception around here, I actually got good tires with mine.
I will try to post a pic
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 22, 2006 14:20:01 GMT
what tyres came with yours?
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Post by Scootin on Aug 22, 2006 14:48:54 GMT
Some chinese brand-but they have good tread
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Post by lplatewarrior on Aug 22, 2006 15:45:54 GMT
Mine are Feichi tyres the back will soon need raplacing - skidding!  |
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Post by Scootin on Aug 22, 2006 15:47:33 GMT
Mine are Feichi tyres the back will soon need raplacing - skidding! That doesnt sound good |
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 22, 2006 16:23:27 GMT
mine are feichi too and they need replacing
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Post by cb50j on Aug 22, 2006 21:17:37 GMT
blimey how many kms have you done ? can you post pics? I'm at about 4600km on the "duro" tyres   fine in the dry, scary when wet ...... C |
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 22, 2006 21:37:32 GMT
ill try and get a pic
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Post by Scootin on Aug 23, 2006 13:10:01 GMT
Here are my tires. They are "LU-HE" brand 3.00-10 The reason they look a little beat up is a took a short (100ft) trip down a gravel road last night. Click on the pic for a better look  |
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Post by Botanic on Aug 23, 2006 22:31:09 GMT
The chinese tyres that comes with the bikes are usually made of quite hard rubber. This makes the tyres last long, but are not so good on colder roads. Also they are not so good on water.
Metzeler tyres are popular here in Sweden. They are made of softer rubber and are made for colder and more wet weather.
I myself use the chinese tyres that came with the scooter during the summer. But I change to Heidenau Snowtex for the winter.
I change the tyres myself, which is a pain in the butt :-)
Scooters are a lot more common in the mediterranean countries. So most of the tyre manufacturers are targeting these people living in places where the roads are warm and sunny. Finding some all round tyres for the scandinavian weather is not so easy. I guess it's pretty much the same in the UK.
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Post by enu06 on Aug 24, 2006 8:51:24 GMT
The tyre on pdg's bike would obviously need to be replaced for safety and legal reasons, but if any one gets a tread pattern puncture in a part worn but good tyre you could get an inner tube fitted, although it may state that the tyres are tubeless mine came fitted with tubes. Only down side is it will add to unsprung weight, and possibly need more balance weights, but still cheaper than throwing a good tyre away, especially if you are prone to getting punctures.
You can get a tubeless tyre plugged, but I'm not keen, and I'm not sure on the law on bike tyres being repaired either.
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Post by pdg on Sept 12, 2006 19:48:35 GMT
I finally had my tyres replaced today with Continental Zippy 1's. There's a limited choice because of the size 3.00-10 I had to order them first. The tyre fitter just wanted the wheels and I had to remove the exhaust to get the rear one off - not too easy when it is hot |
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Post by Simar on Sept 12, 2006 21:32:17 GMT
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