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**Technocrat** · 11-05-2008, 03:34 PM

Has anyone tried putting a Pirelli Sports Demon on an RTR?

Or any other tube less tyre?

**Joel** · 11-05-2008, 04:33 PM

For the front, get the R15 17" rubber. For rear, its best to get on the MRF Zapper C 3.00x18. Will improve performance (lesser contact patch than stock 100/80) and also improve handling.

**Aparajith** · 11-05-2008, 04:47 PM

Aren't the 3.00x18 tires far too thin for a 160 cc bike? Or am I also being one of those guys who wants a thicker, wider tire at the rear!!

**HydBiker** · 11-05-2008, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Aparajith View Post

Aren't the 3.00x18 tires far too thin for a 160 cc bike? Or am I also being one of those guys who wants a thicker, wider tire at the rear!!

are you forgetting that your more powerful R15 comes with a tyre similar in width and with even less contact patch???

**Joel** · 11-05-2008, 04:52 PM

I also felt the same, untill I hit the track with them on. Better handling and I'm using it on streets since the last 6 months. Brilliant tyres I must say. better than the stock TVS tyres, which are shiit.

**Aparajith** · 11-05-2008, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

are you forgetting that your more powerful R15 comes with a tyre similar in width and with even less contact patch???

The R15 comes with 100/80 tires. They are mounted on 2.5 rims(IIRC, forgot exact number) to give that rounded profile. I checked them out at the MMSC Yamaha championship.

@Joel : Instead, why not use both the front and rear tires of the R15 on the RTR. They are far lighter and grippier than any other tire in the market currently, right ?

**Technocrat** · 11-05-2008, 05:01 PM

Thanks Joel, Any idea on pricing?

Is the R15 front tyre normal compound or is special like the rear one?

@Aparajith- RTR has 18 inch rim at rear while R15 has 17 inch

**Aparajith** · 11-05-2008, 05:03 PM

^^I think it is also soft compound like the rear.

**mithun.08** · 11-05-2008, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Aparajith View Post

The R15 comes with 100/80 tires. They are mounted on 2.5 rims(IIRC, forgot exact number) to give that rounded profile. I checked them out at the MMSC Yamaha championship.

@Joel : Instead, why not use both the front and rear tires of the R15 on the RTR. They are far lighter and grippier than any other tire in the market currently, right ?

The one fitted on the bike is IRC and other one is the stock tire of the R15.. now it looks fat right

**Aparajith** · 11-05-2008, 05:12 PM

^^Was very much looking for this pic. Now this clears up a lot of doubts about the R15's tires and its capabilities.

**Joel** · 11-05-2008, 05:22 PM

The RTR has a 18" rear rim, while the R15 is 17".
The R15 has a pretty soft coumpound rubber. Blends really well on the track and on demanding corners on roads too.
Cost of R15 fr tyre is 950. rear MRF Zapper C for RTR is 1050. 2000 in total.

**Aparajith** · 11-05-2008, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Joel View Post

The RTR has a 18" rear rim, while the R15 is 17"

Oh, forgot that!

**Technocrat** · 11-05-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks Joel will check them out.

Btw I would be strictly using the bike on city roads(mostly concrete ones) & few highway runs & no signs of running on track. Would you still advise the same tires?

Since my tires are brand new(bike has run 686kms) I belive I can get some re-sale too, right?

**Joel** · 11-05-2008, 05:37 PM

^yup the old tyres can fetch u a few hundreds. The tyres I mentioned work really well on city roads and I have done a fair bit of touring as well. Good in rain and slush too.

**Technocrat** · 11-05-2008, 05:42 PM

cool, thanks

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