Another tire question

[Guest]

Don't call out the villagers with pitchforks and torches yet; is there any reason I couldn't put a 120/90-17 tire on my '81 850G? Dennis Kirk has an Avon Roadrider in this size for only 64.99! That's actually cheaper than the front. The full set would only set me back 130ish shipped (free shipping over $100). Most of my riding is of the sedate version with occasional romps thru the gears but I'm no corner carver. I've heard good things about this tire and the 120 is $19 cheaper than the 130. My significant other has kind of limited me to tax refund +- and it was only 117.00.

[jwit6]

A 130 would be the correct size. A 120 will look noticably too small. I have Avons on my 850. The side wall on the rear with less than 500 miles and 6 months old is beginning to crack. I'd reconsider.

[Nessism]

120 is fine. Get it. The stock tire was a 4.50 which translates to 114, a lot closer to 120 than 130.

[bwringer]

A 130 would be the correct size. A 120 will look noticably too small. I have Avons on my 850. The side wall on the rear with less than 500 miles and 6 months old is beginning to crack. I'd reconsider.

Might want to talk to your tire supplier and get Avon to replace the tire with the cracking. Occasional manufacturing defects happen with every brand of tire, and Avon will be happy to make it right.

I've installed 7 or 8 sets of RoadRiders on my bikes and my friends' bikes with no problems.

[Footy.]

Might want to talk to your tire supplier and get Avon to replace the tire with the cracking. Occasional manufacturing defects happen with every brand of tire, and Avon will be happy to make it right.

I've installed 7 or 8 sets of RoadRiders on my bikes and my friends' bikes with no problems.

Dear bwringer.

In the light of your experience with roadriders, could you please comment on my question here?

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=139556

Thanks.

Footy.