Tire options

joeyo25 · 08-04-2008, 09:10 PM

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katoranger · 08-04-2008, 09:15 PM

It seems that alot of tires are out of stock, but here is a rear. The 110/80-18 is close to the 4.10-18 rear.

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=200_239_242

The duro medians are still out of stock.

Allen

alonzo · 08-04-2008, 09:23 PM

support your local bike shop! take the machine down there and get some advice on the tires. If they are making money they dont care where the bike was made china, japan,,,,,, middle earth

tires are tires.

tigertamer · 08-05-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyo25

Thanks in advance for any help and advance forgiveness for any neccessary newbie flaming!

joeyo25

But Joeyo25, You would actually be worthy of the "Super Cool Boy" flaming

Now it's back to my own "pay grade",
Tigertamer

IronFist · 08-05-2008, 12:54 PM

I think Kato has your back with the tires.

As far as, "forgiveness for any neccessary newbie flaming! "

If there is any Newbie flaming on the site, please PM me, even if it's on someone else, thanks.

I've got yer back there :wink:

katoranger · 08-05-2008, 01:26 PM

Better answer to your question.

A 4.10x18 equates to about a 110/90 metric size and a 2.75x21 to a 70/90x21 tire.

I have been told that a 120 wide rear street tread will fit.

I am also running a 90/90 front tire since that was the only option for a 21" wheel in the duro median tire.

If you don't want to mount them yourself just go down to a local shop and have it done.

The kenda challenger is a got street tire that comes in the right sizes.
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...ath=33_155_157
Allen

duck · 08-05-2008, 09:02 PM

A 120/90-18 as shown on the parts list will fit...barely. I had to move my exhaust out a little to the side to clear, and a battery box relocation is a good move at the same time.

It's a pretty big gear ratio change so unless you are looking for more top end you might wanna pick up a larger rear sprocket to go with that tire.

-Duck

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Better answer to your question.

A 4.10x18 equates to about a 110/90 metric size and a 2.75x21 to a 70/90x21 tire.

I have been told that a 120 wide rear street tread will fit.

I am also running a 90/90 front tire since that was the only option for a 21" wheel in the duro median tire.

If you don't want to mount them yourself just go down to a local shop and have it done.

The kenda challenger is a got street tire that comes in the right sizes.
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...ath=33_155_157
Allen

katoranger · 08-05-2008, 09:05 PM

The 110 is much closer to stock size and you will not need to worry about clearance problems.

Allen

IronFist · 08-05-2008, 09:17 PM

I found, bought, and used 21" and 18" Kenda challenger street tires on my chinabike. I liked them a lot.

Jim · 08-05-2008, 09:45 PM

What about the cheng shin barracuda, http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...cPath=33_96_99

I was thinking of getting some of these for my gy6...

CHENG SHIN BARRACUDA 3.00H-21 FRONT $28.74
CHENG SHIN BARRACUDA 110/90H-18 REAR $41.41

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C926 FRONT/C915 REAR BIAS PLY TIRES
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SPORT TOURING
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H-RATED UP TO 130 MPH
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BLACKWALL; TUBELESS
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CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE ENHANCES WET GRIP
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DIAGONAL GROOVES PROVIDE GREATER WATER DISPERSION FOR IMPROVED WET-ROAD CONFIDENCE
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ADVANCED CARCASS CONSTRUCTION PROVIDES EXCELLENT HANDLING AND STABILITY ACROSS A RANGE OF SPEEDS
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COMPOUNDED FOR MAXIMUM MILEAGE

Though it is tubeless, I'm not an expert, will they possibly work with a tube, or are those challenger's a better idea since they specifically say tube/tubeless?

katoranger · 08-05-2008, 09:52 PM

You can run a tube in a tubeless tire with no problems. Just not the other way around.

Allen

Jim · 08-05-2008, 11:33 PM

Thanks Allen, that's what I was figuring, but I wanted to double check before ordering... I think those sizes look right for my bike....

I found a few pages with info on tire size conversions
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc.../tire-data.htm
http://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html

My gy6 should have
front: 2.75/21
rear: 4.1/18

so for the rear I should go 110/90 - 18 and the front should be I think 80/90 or 90/90 - 21, but with the 21 barracuda, I only see the 3.0 -21 so I am thinking it will be my only choice with that brand... Is that going to make that tire wider, or taller?

Thanks again.

katoranger · 08-06-2008, 08:25 AM

I have 3.0 tire on the front of my bike. It is fine. I would use a 110/90 for a rear also.

I have a kenda challenger that I salvaged form a yamaha that is going on next.

The barracudas are fine too. Low-cost tire in the right size. The street tires will last forever on these lightweight bikes.

Allen

Wool-Z · 08-06-2008, 08:49 AM

those Barracuda's came on my Sierra. Handle good ride smooth, on the street that is. Watch it in wet grass. Work with tubes.

Jim · 08-06-2008, 10:56 AM

Thanks Allen, and thanks Wool-Z....

Is the 3.0 taller, or wider, or both?

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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It seems that alot of tires are out of stock, but here is a rear. The 110/80-18 is close to the 4.10-18 rear. http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=200_239_242 The duro medians are still out of stock. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I think Kato has your back with the tires. As far as, "forgiveness for any neccessary newbie flaming! " If there is any Newbie flaming on the site, please PM me, even if it's on someone else, thanks. I've got yer back there :wink: __________________ IronFist ___________________________________ The "chain" of command is used for beating spammers. ___________________________________
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08-05-2008, 01:26 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Better answer to your question. A 4.10x18 equates to about a 110/90 metric size and a 2.75x21 to a 70/90x21 tire. I have been told that a 120 wide rear street tread will fit. I am also running a 90/90 front tire since that was the only option for a 21" wheel in the duro median tire. If you don't want to mount them yourself just go down to a local shop and have it done. The kenda challenger is a got street tire that comes in the right sizes. http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...ath=33_155_157 Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-05-2008, 09:05 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The 110 is much closer to stock size and you will not need to worry about clearance problems. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-04-2008, 09:23 PM	#3
alonzo Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 527	support your local bike shop! take the machine down there and get some advice on the tires. If they are making money they dont care where the bike was made china, japan,,,,,, middle earth tires are tires.
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08-05-2008, 09:17 PM	#9
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I found, bought, and used 21" and 18" Kenda challenger street tires on my chinabike. I liked them a lot. __________________ IronFist ___________________________________ The "chain" of command is used for beating spammers. ___________________________________
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08-05-2008, 09:52 PM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You can run a tube in a tubeless tire with no problems. Just not the other way around. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-05-2008, 11:33 PM	#12
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Thanks Allen, that's what I was figuring, but I wanted to double check before ordering... I think those sizes look right for my bike.... I found a few pages with info on tire size conversions http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc.../tire-data.htm http://www.steelthundercc.com/tiresizes.html My gy6 should have front: 2.75/21 rear: 4.1/18 so for the rear I should go 110/90 - 18 and the front should be I think 80/90 or 90/90 - 21, but with the 21 barracuda, I only see the 3.0 -21 so I am thinking it will be my only choice with that brand... Is that going to make that tire wider, or taller? Thanks again. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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08-06-2008, 08:25 AM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have 3.0 tire on the front of my bike. It is fine. I would use a 110/90 for a rear also. I have a kenda challenger that I salvaged form a yamaha that is going on next. The barracudas are fine too. Low-cost tire in the right size. The street tires will last forever on these lightweight bikes. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2008, 08:49 AM	#14
Wool-Z Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grantville, PA Posts: 78	those Barracuda's came on my Sierra. Handle good ride smooth, on the street that is. Watch it in wet grass. Work with tubes.
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08-06-2008, 10:56 AM	#15
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Thanks Allen, and thanks Wool-Z.... Is the 3.0 taller, or wider, or both? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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