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  • #16
    @Threadstarter:Here are a few options...
    1)MRF Zapper C 110/80 17''(Dazzler's rear tyre,tread pattern is very similar to the existing RTR 180's rear tyre
    2)Pirelli MT75 110/80 17''
    3)MRF Zapper Y 100/80 17''(R15 v1's rear tyre)
    Best bet is the MRF Zapper C for overall riding conditions!

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Drifty View Post
      @Threadstarter:Here are a few options...
      1)MRF Zapper C 110/80 17''(Dazzler's rear tyre,tread pattern is very similar to the existing RTR 180's rear tyre
      2)Pirelli MT75 110/80 17''
      3)MRF Zapper Y 100/80 17''(R15 v1's rear tyre)
      Best bet is the MRF Zapper C for overall riding conditions!
      how fast does a pirelli wear out?Hows its wet grip?Also putting two different tyres say pirelli and michellin will decrease performance or is it just better to put both tyres from same company
      Last edited by jude.manutd; 04-07-2012, 08:52 PM.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by geek-boy View Post
        i'm sorry...what i mean to say was that the tyre DOES come in 110/80 17" size but its for the front fitment not the rear wheel...check out the link below
        MICHELIN PILOT SPORTY | Road Bike Tyres | MICHELIN

        Most tyres are made for either purely front or purely rear use. However some manufacturers produce tyres to fit either front or rear, but these have directional arrows on the sidewall for front or rear use. If a tyre is made for front use only, then you cannot put it on the rear and visa versa for rear use.
        i have checked the pirelli site sport demon comes in the exact size as stock apache tyres.How much do pirellis cost?

        SPORT DEMON , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI INTERNATIONAL

        MT 75 , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI INTERNATIONAL

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        • #19
          Originally posted by jude.manutd View Post
          i have checked the pirelli site sport demon comes in the exact size as stock apache tyres.How much do pirellis cost?

          SPORT DEMON , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI INTERNATIONAL

          MT 75 , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI INTERNATIONAL
          Not quiet sure...but my estimation is around 3500 - 3800 INR
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          • #20
            Originally posted by jude.manutd View Post
            how fast does a pirelli wear out?Hows its wet grip?Also putting two different tyres say pirelli and michellin will decrease performance or is it just better to put both tyres from same company
            Pirelli's wear out faster than Michelins as being more softer compound than the Michelins and more Grippier but it mainly depends how and under what conditions you use them...Wet grip is good but i prefer Michelins in Wet conditions.

            Yes and No. It is a good idea to keep front and rear tyres a matched pair.
            All tyre manufacturers recommend this as the performance parameters from different manufacturers are different.

            Here's why...
            You can mix say a BT56 front with a BT57 rear. These are both Bridgestone tyres but with slightly different characteristics, the 56 is grippier than a 57, and the grippier tyre always goes on the front, this is an OK mix. A Bridgestone rear and a Dunlop front is not a good mix.
            Last edited by geek-boy; 04-07-2012, 09:21 PM.
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            • #21
              Originally posted by geek-boy View Post
              Pirelli's wear out faster than Michelins as being more softer compound than the Michelins and more Grippier but it mainly depends how and under what conditions you use them...Wet grip is good but i prefer Michelins in Wet conditions.

              Yes and No. It is a good idea to keep front and rear tyres a matched pair.
              All tyre manufacturers recommend this as the performance parameters from different manufacturers are different.

              Here's why...
              You can mix say a BT56 front with a BT57 rear. These are both Bridgestone tyres but with slightly different characteristics, the 56 is grippier than a 57, and the grippier tyre always goes on the front, this is an OK mix. A Bridgestone rear and a Dunlop front is not a good mix.
              i thought rear should be good grip to prevent from fish-tailing i have already been in this position around 3-4 times with the tvs tyres and its not even raining,cant even imagine what will happen during rains thats why i was thinking of buying pirelli for rear and michellin for front!

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              • #22
                Finally!!! I found 1 good tyre shop who had Pirelli MT75 rear tyre available
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by geek-boy View Post
                  Finally!!! I found 1 good tyre shop who had Pirelli MT75 rear tyre available
                  i thought you were not interested in buying pirelli since they wear out faster and are heavier..anyways please let us know how it is and if it reduces pickup or top speed?

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                  • #24
                    Pirelli SD wears out at 15000kms.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by jude.manutd View Post
                      i thought you were not interested in buying pirelli since they wear out faster and are heavier..anyways please let us know how it is and if it reduces pickup or top speed?
                      I said 'FOUND' one shop NOT 'INSTALLED'...you should read better

                      and a friend of mine installed it on his r15 1.0..the pick-up has dropped slightly...this might be because his old tyre was completely bald since the tread was completely worn and the new tyre surface is extra GRIPPY and also the new tyre is WIDER than the stock...will have to give it some time to level...as for the wear out will have to wait and watch but my estimation is 10,000 - 12,000kms
                      Last edited by geek-boy; 04-16-2012, 03:24 PM.
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                      • #26
                        Check out this site

                        TVS Apache Racing DNA Edition unleashed | Bharath Autos - Automobile News Updates

                        This site has some modifications done on RTR 180..
                        Take a look & you can find the Pirelli tyres which fit the 180 perfectly

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by geek-boy View Post
                          I said 'FOUND' one shop NOT 'INSTALLED'...you should read better

                          and a friend of mine installed it on his r15 1.0..the pick-up has dropped slightly...this might be because his old tyre was completely bald since the tread was completely worn and the new tyre surface is extra GRIPPY and also the new tyre is WIDER than the stock...will have to give it some time to level...as for the wear out will have to wait and watch but my estimation is 10,000 - 12,000kms
                          How much did it cost ur friend for the tyres?
                          Abhishek N Rai
                          Bangalore

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                          • #28
                            Re: Which Tyre Size for RTR 180

                            What are the options available for front tyre ?

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                            • #29
                              Re: Which Tyre Size for RTR 180

                              Hello buddy RTR 180 company retro fit Tyre are not available In the market
                              If you want the same size Tyre you will get perelli tyres retro fit ones

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