Back to Biking after a long time.......good c so mny options in tyres....

I was hunting down a 130/80/17 for the P200....
But
1.To my surprise they are costing above 2500 just for the rear...is it that the cost has gone so high or am I in stone age?
2.Kings tyre(i have never heard this name) is costing Rs 2700 is it worth?
3.Neone whi knows a guy in Mumbai who is reasonable and knows wht he is selling?

Thanks Guys

Can anyone suggest good tyre shops in Karol Bagh,Delhi. Need to buy a front tubeless tyre for my ZiMA.

Sir you can find many when you go to united grafixs official xBhp sticker maker.The best one over there is Sardar ji's shop next to Authorized Good Year Tire shop or 3-4 shops after Chopra Helmet shop.

Prateek you should go for tubeless IRC, MRF or Vee Rubber,go for dual purposes.

Yeaah.. talked to LP about it. He talked to him said, i shall get that for 900/- INR.

Hi Prateek,

As far as i can understand from your post, Mate for your bike Dunlop Zebra 2.75, Eurogrip stock 2.75 or Max to Max Mrf Nylo Zapper C 100 x 90 should be the best.
Anything else would over kill the bike and speedo error will increase.

In My humble opinion, there is no use of spending 1.7 or 2k INR on tyres like IRC or Vee Rubber.

@inder: Anytime kake!!!

@L.P Bhai...I will meet you this sunday...and do explain me about the tyre thing

Sure Man. It will be a Pleasure!

Btw,you live in Ghaziabad, if you are coming this sunday, you can post in the Delhi G2G thread, That you are in to increase the confirmation!

I recently changed the rear tyre on my P150 UG2 from 120/80-17 to 100/80-17. The old one was a Dunlop Geocruiser, and the new one is the Zapper-S, the OE tyre on the R15. The price was 1.5K + 150 for the valve + 50 fitting charge (the tyre shop's auto changer couldn't handle such a low profile tyre).

It has been a revelation, really. The handling, acceleration, roll-ons and even the top speed has improved. I was surprised that a lower profile tyre with a reduced overall diameter (80mm sidewall on the FS vs 96mm on the old Geocruiser) could hit a higher top-speed, but that's what happened. I used to be barely able to touch 110 on the speedo (I'm heavy) but now it goes past that, I'd say around 115.

The only complaint I have is the reduced ground clearance. It has 10mm lower clearance at the rear compared to stock 100/90, and 16mm lower than a 120/80. And it looks weird initially, but you get used to it. Also, I hear that the soft compound has a notoriously low lifetime on our roads (15K max).

Most importantly, the grip is leech-like. I'm scraping the feeler bolts on every other corner. Almost 4 mm is gone already. And the handling is a lot lighter, because the tyre is lighter and tubeless.

I'd recommend this change to anyone who would like better handling and braking from their Pulsar/Discover/XCD (17 inch rear wheels).

I sold the old Geocruiser tyre and tube for 350 bucks. Good riddance. It had good corner grip, but skidded horribly in a straight line. Probably the fault of the weird pattern with a cut right down the middle.

I'm planning on changing the front tyre to the R15's Zapper 80/90-17. Is there a lower profile tyre available? Tubeless of course. Never going back to tube-type again. I'd like a 90/80-17 or lower if possible.

Hi Vivek that was good to know first hand Ride report.
We have witnessed same kind of issue and felt the same entu when I got that tyre on my Discover.
It's definately a Good deal,Some things i would like to share

* it lasts for 8,000 - 10,000 kms approx. That too if you ride sanely. (otherwise less).
for more info ask. rx100.7050 or fasterthanthefastest

*Now you are scrapping the foot pegs,son you will be doing knee down,after that .??? Elbow..

* front trye- a very good deal. Over all handling would improve drastically!

*2,500 INR + 150/- for the nozzle and 50/- Labour
Man, ,That is extortionate. In Delhi the tyre was like, 600/- because it was used a bit, free nozzle and 10/- Labour!
If i go for brand new around 1200/-INR and 10/- Labour + 50/- Nozzle (Optional, If you want a better nozzle and want to keep the free one with you!)

OK

Even im in need of new rubber for my uni, front n rear both. Mine is an 06 model with the stock 18'' rims, would nebody plz suggest somethng good for me. Currently im using mrf zapper on both with rear being a 100/80/18 and front 2.75/18. Quick responses will be most appreciable coz both the tyres are worn out n i need to change them soon and yes plz dnt forget to mention the cost.

Thanking u in anticipation.

@ LP: Didnt get that tyre from that sardarji yaar....!!

I wanna change tyres of my pulsar150

Hi Guys,

I am looking for change of my pulsar150 front tyre.
The machine currently has its original zapper.
But I have heard about R15 tyres performing well for the pulsar and gives better traction.......

Can somebody suggest me...whether should I get a new zapper or a R15 s tyres for the front end....

I have already done about 30000 km on it with lots of off-roading...
And have changed my rear tyre t0 dunlop monster 100/90 ...

Please tell me at earliest as I need to go for a trip after a fortnight....and which is not possible without a new tyre....

Also plzz detail about the availability and cost.......

Query Merged.

@Abhijeet: Please do not post in bold letters henceforth.

Sir, as far as it is considered to your point of view. you go for the stock one's they will be the best for you!