tubes and tires

[alex_in_az]

I'm having a problem getting some reasonably priced street tires to fit my Panterra 125. currently it has a Pirelli MT21 100/90-21 on the front and all the replacement tires I can find in street profile are for tubeless rims. What happens if I run a tubless type tire with a tube on a tube type rim?

[Killerbracing]

Run the tube. If it's a radial tire use a radial tube, if it's a bias tire, use a regular tube.

[Weldangrind]

Do you want 100% street, or are you looking for a dual sport tire?

[bogieboy]

you may need to drop to a 90/90-21 to open up more selections.... i know that shinko has the 705 model in a 90/90-21, and that is a 70/30 road/dirt dual sport tire with a very street friendly tread.... hope that helps!!!

[bogieboy]

and for ease of finding the tread pattern....

http://shinkotireusa.s3.amazonaws.com/sites/shinkotireusa/files/705-series.jpg

[alex_in_az]

Do you want 100% street, or are you looking for a dual sport tire?

I'm going 100% street, the end game is a traditional cafe style bike. I'm seriously considering getting a 19" front wheel to replace the 21" so I can drop the front end a couple of inches. I'll drop the rear by playing with the spring in the mono shock.

[Weldangrind]

If the rear wheel is 18", you may choose to install an 18" up front as well. That will help with the look you're trying to achieve, although a 19" would be great also.

I just noticed the TS185 in your sig. Are you on the TS forum? It has been very difficult to log on to lately.

[alex_in_az]

If the rear wheel is 18", you may choose to install an 18" up front as well. That will help with the look you're trying to achieve, although a 19" would be great also.

I just noticed the TS185 in your sig. Are you on the TS forum? It has been very difficult to log on to lately.

I am, but I haven't been there in a couple of weeks, the TS is kind of on the back burner for now.