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Re: Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160
I guess MRF FY/MRF FY1 or Michellin Pilot Sport are the best options for the front. . . Now coming to the rear if you are going normal tires then, Zapper Vyde/Q/S, Revz are good. . . Other than that if you are looking for dual purpose tires then Ceat Vertigo sport (the best rated by many), MRF Meteor-M, Michellin Sirac Street (another rated as good), etc., will serve your purpose. . . About the tire size, I think there's no problem installing slightly bigger tire compared to the stock, I guess you can try out 120/70-17, that'd be fine, . . About Pirelli's I have seen many of my friends using it and they are really happy with it, but don't know about it's durability cos haven't enquired about that. . . You can consider any from the above options which are good and are available easily. . . But if you want the best ones, then you need to import them. . .
Cheers!!!
Originally posted by shrikanth555
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Hi Everyone.. I am Shrikanth from Bangalore
I have a 2012 model Apache RTR 160 ( Disk Brakes front & rear ). It Has clocked 9000km now and is almost 1 year old . I had read the reviews that the stock TVS tyres on this bike are terrible and have lots of complaints . I had not come across any such problems for a while .. that was until my bike experienced its first rainy season .. It sends chills down my spine everytime i break .. The rear wheel slips even on slightly damp roads and also if there is a little loose sand or slush, This also causes the rear wheel to lock.
So I have decided i will change the Stock tvs tyres for something good before it kills me
. I have gone through many threads and blogs for the right tyre but for no good .. each one leaves me fully confused pointing at a new direction ..
I was checking out the Pirelli sport demon and MRF Zapper C (Both tubeless). but read that Perilli wears out quick and is loses performance after around 3K Kms of use.
So it would really help me if you can suggest a good tyre any brand . I dont have any restrictions on cost and fuel economy compromise. Also can i fit a little wider tyre to my bike without altering the stock rims and chassy.
Oh btw Stock Tyre Size is 110/80 -17 Rear ( Tubeless)
I have a 2012 model Apache RTR 160 ( Disk Brakes front & rear ). It Has clocked 9000km now and is almost 1 year old . I had read the reviews that the stock TVS tyres on this bike are terrible and have lots of complaints . I had not come across any such problems for a while .. that was until my bike experienced its first rainy season .. It sends chills down my spine everytime i break .. The rear wheel slips even on slightly damp roads and also if there is a little loose sand or slush, This also causes the rear wheel to lock.
So I have decided i will change the Stock tvs tyres for something good before it kills me
. I have gone through many threads and blogs for the right tyre but for no good .. each one leaves me fully confused pointing at a new direction ..I was checking out the Pirelli sport demon and MRF Zapper C (Both tubeless). but read that Perilli wears out quick and is loses performance after around 3K Kms of use.
So it would really help me if you can suggest a good tyre any brand . I dont have any restrictions on cost and fuel economy compromise
. Also can i fit a little wider tyre to my bike without altering the stock rims and chassy. Oh btw Stock Tyre Size is 110/80 -17 Rear ( Tubeless)
Cheers!!!
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