[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by woodlandsprite

I have been keeping an eye on the tire thread here on this forum.
I see I'm going to have to learn how to change tires too once it comes time to do so...I have a lot of learning to do - and a lot of you tube videos to watch :P LOL

I have links to several tire changing videos in the RX3 Sticky Thread, pinned to the top of this forum.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6425
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...498#post175498

If you use the proper tools, and the proper techniques, changing tires is not a difficult task; I almost enjoy it. However, I actually had to work to dismount the stock, 130/70-17 rear tire, since it has such a low aspect ratio. In all fairness, however, it was cool day. Changing tires is much easier when it is hot, and the rubber is soft.

In stark contrast, the size 5.10-17, Shinko, 244 rear tire spooned onto the rim very easily. I am very happy with the performance, and price, of this rear tire. I also like the Kenda, K270 tire, size 3.50-18, which I installed on the front wheel.