Re: Tyres
Hello Folks . . Its been 5 years i am riding on my ZMA with stock MRF zapper FS (33K mileage). I was thinking to change my tyres for sometime.. even though i see the treads are still prominent but i experience frequent skid on gravels and wet surface now with speed as low as 20kmph and moderately hard breaking.
So i am thinking to change the set of tyre with michelin before this monsoon. I found michellin has CITY Pro and SIRAC Street for ZMA size.
Can you guys help me out regarding the wet and gravel grip ; which model would be better. I am thinking to upgrade the rear tyre size to 110/80/90 and front either 2.75*18 or 80/100/18.
If i upgrade the front to 80/100/18 ; will there be any handling issue ?
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Re: Tyres
The SIRAC's offer adequate grip for the most part, when considering commuterish activities. Though it tends to lose grip on those damp patches, and fine sand pretty much easily. Dry grip is something these SIRACs stand apart.Originally posted by prajnyan View Post
Cheers!
VJ
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Guys anyone used this Ralco Speedblaster tyre ? Please share some info... I need it on Bajaj AvengerLeave a comment:
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I finally went with Siriac Street for rear and Michelin city pro for front. Both tubeless and stock size. The grip and confidence level to tilt the bike is really an amazing feel. The tyres hold very well. Just need to see how the air holds because I cannot use the normal tubeless valve plugs. Well I guess these should do good for off-road. Must see how it does on ice and water.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostREVZ C1 is what comes as stock rear and offers good grip, and decent life. The MRFs are real clean and kinda of mid performer, works well, does the job, and you wouldn't find a difference for daily use. If you want a little more edge, though not anything dramatically different than the MRFs but, and close to Metz like grip, you can consider the MPSRs. Both are decent tires.
If your rims are an alloy type, then yes a TL tire can be plonked in without a problem. But, it also depends on the rim size and the rim seat as they play a crucial role in retaining the air seal. I personally use MSS on one of my bikes. Wet grip isn't all that great, dry grip is something Ive personally loved on the Michelin Sirac Street, they just hold your line. Vertigo rage is a more harder compound tire, this can take Ladakh and Leh with aplomb. Not that the Sirac Street can't take the Ladakh. Both are capable tires.
Try not to make a Tube Type tire into a tubeless, they both have different rim bead and sidewall.
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VJ
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thanks to shreyas.k92 and B7ACTHORN for valuable inputs
and i brought revs c1 because of budget constraints(i have to invest in battery in coming days as it might give away
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never the less c1 does the duty for my kind of ridingLeave a comment:
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REVZ C1 is what comes as stock rear and offers good grip, and decent life. The MRFs are real clean and kinda of mid performer, works well, does the job, and you wouldn't find a difference for daily use. If you want a little more edge, though not anything dramatically different than the MRFs but, and close to Metz like grip, you can consider the MPSRs. Both are decent tires.Originally posted by udayrrr View Post
If your rims are an alloy type, then yes a TL tire can be plonked in without a problem. But, it also depends on the rim size and the rim seat as they play a crucial role in retaining the air seal. I personally use MSS on one of my bikes. Wet grip isn't all that great, dry grip is something Ive personally loved on the Michelin Sirac Street, they just hold your line. Vertigo rage is a more harder compound tire, this can take Ladakh and Leh with aplomb. Not that the Sirac Street can't take the Ladakh. Both are capable tires.Originally posted by prajnyan View Post
Try not to make a Tube Type tire into a tubeless, they both have different rim bead and sidewall.
Cheers!
VJ
Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 04-18-2017, 11:21 PM.Leave a comment:
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Re: Tyres
I am planning to ride on my Yamaha SZR to Leh/Ladakh and definitely my stock TVS tube tyres wont be a good choice. I am thinking of going for on/off road dual purpose tubeless tyres. I have narrowed down to the below, I need input on which is the better choice for rear and for front. If you have any other tyre brand in mind please suggest.
Rear: Michelin Sirac Street 100/90 R17 TL (or) Ceat Gripp XL 100/90 TL (or) Ceat Vertigo 100/90 R17 TL
Front: Michelin Sirac Street 2.75-17 TT (or) Michelin City Pro 2.75-17 TL (or) Ceat Gripp F 2.75 TL
(Will TL tyres suit TT rims? The rims aren't damaged and thus I hope the tubeless tyres should fit with some adjustment for the air valves. If they don't then I will have no choice but to go with a tube tyre. In which case I prefer both Sirac Street TT for front and rear.)Leave a comment:
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Angel GT and sport demon are not available for 18 inches in india.Originally posted by HD_Rider View Post
If you're able to source it, it's great.
Do remember that Angel GT is a 2ct tyre ie., medium soft in the mid part and soft in the sides and sport demon is medium soft. Both the models won't last long like mrf or ceats. And many would advise no to the royal Enfield and the tyres are made for sport touring bikes.Leave a comment:
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Re: best rear tyre for ktm200
Why downsize? You better put the Michelin pilot street radial. It is available starting from 130/70 section up to 150/60 section easily.Originally posted by udayrrr View Post
Costs 5000 rs max for rear.
Excellent grip in dry and wet conditions and great cornering capability.
Mrf is Ok, but once you ride the same bike which had a pilot street radial, you'll know the difference.Leave a comment:
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Re: best rear tyre for ktm200
hi
my ktm200 need replacement for rear tyre, am thinking about these:
mrf revs c1 150/60
michelin pilot street 150/60
and thing is with these size availability problem is there
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I am at this website, tyres.cardekho.com, and I see few options.
1. Pirelli Angel GT
2. Pirelli Sport Demon
3. MRF Zapper Q
4. MRF Zapper C
All are 120 wide and R18.
Apart from Zapper C(which is currently on my TB350), are the rest three available?Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the replies.
There's one Ralco... Saw it on tyre comparo website.
Also, switching over alloys for tubeless is advisable?Leave a comment:
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I would suggest stick with mrf tyres.Originally posted by Balaji Raju View Post
Ceat are not so grippy.
Zoom f yoyo 300 kms they stick very well to the ground and after than it's an average performance.
Had it on a friends pulsar 220f.Leave a comment:
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