Trying to find inexpensive tires.

[jlvdo]

To me the GT501 Dunlop is the best bang for the buck.

Why? Can you site any situations where they performed, saved yer bacon, etc? I would be real helpful... thanks.

[chef1366]

They are more inexpensive for a sport tire and sticks to the road really nice. I eat a rear tire a year but I ride hard and feel safe.

[jlvdo]

They are more inexpensive for a sport tire and sticks to the road really nice. I eat a rear tire a year but I ride hard and feel safe.

Thanks for the feedback.
A question for you, or anyone else: anyone tried the tires/a GS on a track? If so, what were the tires and performance??

[twistedwankel]

Try these guys. very good prices. I'll probably go back to CS Himax once these D404's wear out unless I happen to be able to afford Elite III's. Don't get Dunlop D404's. They don't wear well at all.

http://www.americanmototire.com/

I've gotten 6000mi on a rear tire but that's not awe inspiring. Maybe it will go 7000? I wear out the center only of the tire. Guess I should move back to the hills?

[Steve]

I've gotten 6000mi on a rear tire but that's not awe inspiring. Maybe it will go 7000? I wear out the center only of the tire. Guess I should move back to the hills?

With no special effort, my wife got about 14,000 on the rear of her 850L, using Cheng Shin Hi-Max. I have not measured the tread left on the front, but it is low enough that I will be replacing both of them, probably with Dunlop E3.


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[jlvdo]

With no special effort, my wife got about 14,000 on the rear of her 850L, using Cheng Shin Hi-Max. I have not measured the tread left on the front, but it is low enough that I will be replacing both of them, probably with Dunlop E3.


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Me thinks I put my questions under the wrong thread! There are many definitions of "inexpensive." I my world, price does not necessarily make a tire inexpensive. With the amount of caged drivers blabbing on cell phones, blue hairs, and people who just don't pay attention, a tire that will perform when its asked to, is cheap. Other definitions will work well for others: longevity, initial cash outlay, etc, all good definitions; just not the one I'm looking for. So, having learned yet more from this forum, I'm jumping threads. Thanks for the opinions so far...

[bubba]

I spite of my earlier disdain for "made in china" tires, I have seen nothing but good words here for the Hi-Max. I may even try some myself. Partly because of everyones praise and because I found out they are made in Taiwan and not china. If anyone is interested so far I have found Bike Bandit to have by far the best price for these tires.

[Steve]

If anyone is interested so far I have found Bike Bandit to have by far the best price for these tires.

That just might be true for most of you, but Tires Unlimited is just 20 minutes up the road for me.
I take my wheels off the bike and have them mount and balance the tires. \\/


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[jimfj]

There is a motorcycle tire and rim shop a couple of miles from me. he does alot of respoking and trueing of wheels and also sells tires. My GS425 needed new rubber and i used Cheng Shin for replacements. The tires were balanced and new tubes. He also trued up the front wheel.

This made a vast difference in handling of the bike. I read a couple threads about the handlebars wobbling going down the road and everyone's concensus was that the steering head bearings needed adjustment, Not so. The new tire and trueing of the wheel eliminated any vibration and wobble. I can say much for the wear on the tires yet, but they are very nice to ride on. I can't remember the series of tire, but it was the cheaper line of Cheng Shin not the HI Max Or Maxi.

My .02

Jim

[bubba]

That just might be true for most of you, but Tires Unlimited is just 20 minutes up the road for me.
I take my wheels off the bike and have them mount and balance the tires. \\/


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Hard to beat a deal like that.

[cberkeley]

Was happy with the Pirelli MT66 Route tires I had on my GS650GL. Cruisercustomizing.com had good prices