Finding a good, domestic tire for the front rim is relatively easy. I first intend to wear out the stock, CST, C6017 front tire. The stock tire is not available for sale in North America, so I will probably replace the front tire with a Shinko 244 in size 3.00-18.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...CqLBoCWvzw_wcB
Before I switched to a 21-inch front wheel on my Zongshen 200GY-2, I mounted a Shinko 244 on the 18-inch front wheel, and it performed well. Here is a photograph of the size 3.00-18 tire mounted on my Zong's front wheel.
This is a nice, dual sport tire with an attractive price of $30.99.
I also intend to wear out the stock tire on the rear wheel, but I will then switch to tire with a more aggressive tread pattern.
There are several very nice choices for 17-inch rear wheel.
One choice is the Shinko, 244 rear tire in size 5.10-17.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...edWBoCLoLw_wcB
Another nice choice is the Shinko, 700 rear tire in size 5.10-17.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...miMhoCRpjw_wcB
Yet another good option is the Kenda, K270 rear tire in size 5.10-17.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...pose-rear-tire
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2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3)
2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200)
2005 Honda XR650L
2004 Honda CRF250X
1998 Kawasaki KDX220
Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2:
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894