Tire size

[chuckycheese]

Me too

Check out IRC Duotour 310 tires. They have them in every size for 17 inch wheels and are a decent tire. Midpriced too. I've been riding them for years and found them to be a decent all around tire that is good in the rain.

DITTO! That's what I'm running on the 1100 and I really like them. They seem every bit as good as the GT501's to me.

[officerbill]

Ok, I get it Bigger isn't better.
Next question, I have in the past used price as my guideline. What should I look for in a nice 130/90H 17?
Tom said get one that is stickier, who makes a nice stickie tire? I'll grant you I am normally the one with my tounge in my cheek, however this time I am being real. Who has had good luck with finding a cheap tire, that gave good preformace, what brand and where did you get it.
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Originally Posted by duaneage
Check out IRC Duotour 310 tires. They have them in every size for 17 inch wheels and are a decent tire. Midpriced too. I've been riding them for years and found them to be a decent all around tire that is good in the rain.

DITTO! That's what I'm running on the 1100 and I really like them. They seem every bit as good as the GT501's to me.

That's two endorsments for the IRC, Avon got a solid B+ what other tire would get a good rating from this forum?
Thanks,
Bill

[almarconi]

That's two indorments for the IRC, Avon got a solid B+ what other tire would get a good rating from this forum?

I would also look at the Shinko 712 and the Shinko 230 Tourmaster. The Pirelli RT66 are a decent tire also.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

A couple other perennial favs are the Pirelli Sport Demons, the Avon AM26 Roadriders, and Bridgestone Spitfire S-11. Use the search feature and you'll find lots of recommendations.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Johno]

shaft drives and tires

No one has mentioned the obvious regarding shaft drive bikes and tires.

If it is over sized it will foul the shaft. Game over!

[officerbill]

Searching

Hi,
Thanks for the straight talk about tires. Sure seemed the wider the better but NO. I've searched for a good price on a good tire. It looks like the Bridgestone Spitfire S-11 from Tires Unlimited is the best deal... free shipping!
Has anyone had experience with Tire Unlimited?
Thanks again for the directions,
Bill