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**Nitish Singla** · 10-06-2014, 07:44 AM

Re: Tyres for Pulsar 150

Originally posted by xionite View Post

the R15s MRF Zapper C is a direct fit to the pulsar front wheel.

i use pirelli sport demon at the rear of my P180UGIII.

very satisfied with the grip.

Thanks for the reply Xionite. But I think R15 uses zapper FY/FY1 in front. Is zapper C and FY same, i.e. soft compound?
Any idea about PSD's cost and from where i can get it in Pune?

**viks783** · 10-07-2014, 11:39 PM

Re: Tyres

Has anybody of us used 'MRF Zapper S' tyres? Especially on 200NS. How would you rate its performance in wet and dry? Thanks.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 10-08-2014, 12:18 AM

Re: Tyres

Zapper S is the one that the R15 V1 rear tyre used to come, offers very good grip, compared to most bikes that are shod with other Zapper series! But check your rim size, before you zero in on the tire.

You can also try this combo

Front - MRF Nylogrip Zapper S - 100/80 (R15 V1's rear tyre)
Rear - MRF RevZ-S - 130/70 (R15 V2's rear tyre)

Cheers!
VJ

**nagoo** · 10-08-2014, 12:29 PM

Re: Tyres

Any idea how to fix it ??

its CBR250R abs Contigo stock tire ,

any alternatives for CBR apart from contigo ?

**Saurabh Shinde** · 10-09-2014, 02:12 AM

Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Hello Bikers, I own Yamaha Fazer v1.0, want to change its stock tyres and upgrade them to pirelli sport demon 110/70-17 M/C TL54H SPORTD F & 150/70-17 M/C TL 69V SPORTD.

Guys, I want to go for these tyres but want to know what effect will they have on the bike performance like for e.g. handling, mileage, safety etc... Please, Guys do

help me and reply asap... Thankyou...

**Divya Sharan** · 10-09-2014, 11:35 AM

Re: Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Originally posted by Saurabh Shinde View Post

Hello Bikers, I own Yamaha Fazer v1.0, want to change its stock tyres and upgrade them to pirelli sport demon 110/70-17 M/C TL54H SPORTD F & 150/70-17 M/C TL 69V SPORTD.

Guys, I want to go for these tyres but want to know what effect will they have on the bike performance like for e.g. handling, mileage, safety etc... Please, Guys do

help me and reply asap... Thankyou...

Approved and merged!

Also, since this is your first post, I'd request you to go through this - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/forum-an...tiquettes.html

**sunny2107** · 10-09-2014, 12:19 PM

Re: Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Hi Guys,

I want to upgrade my stock tyres on Pulsar 200NS.

Please suggest best tyre options.

My preferences are :
- Need the best grip wet/dry surface.
- Stability on highways at higher speed
- Also should be good for city ride.

I am considering the same stock size MRF RevZ. Please provide your inputs.

Cheers!!!

Sunny

**dineshaugustin** · 10-09-2014, 05:50 PM

Re: Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Originally posted by sunny2107 View Post

Hi Guys,

I want to upgrade my stock tyres on Pulsar 200NS.

Please suggest best tyre options.

My preferences are :
- Need the best grip wet/dry surface.
- Stability on highways at higher speed
- Also should be good for city ride.

I am considering the same stock size MRF RevZ. Please provide your inputs.

Cheers!!!

Sunny

Originally posted by Saurabh Shinde View Post

Hello Bikers, I own Yamaha Fazer v1.0, want to change its stock tyres and upgrade them to pirelli sport demon 110/70-17 M/C TL54H SPORTD F & 150/70-17 M/C TL 69V SPORTD.

Guys, I want to go for these tyres but want to know what effect will they have on the bike performance like for e.g. handling, mileage, safety etc... Please, Guys do

help me and reply asap... Thankyou...

you may find the info useful

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4805-tyres-642.html#post1086505

**TheArcher84** · 10-09-2014, 06:36 PM

Re: Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Currently, the stock front tyres on CL500 is 90/90-19". Can this be changed to 100/90-19". Will the current rim accommodate a large sized one. Also I am finding greater difficulty in identifying one in Chennai. Can you please help me out.

**dineshaugustin** · 10-09-2014, 06:56 PM

Re: Hello Bikers, Need your Help............

Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post

Currently, the stock front tyres on CL500 is 90/90-19". Can this be changed to 100/90-19". Will the current rim accommodate a large sized one. Also I am finding greater difficulty in identifying one in Chennai. Can you please help me out.

19 inch tyres would be difficulty to get. but iam not sure upgrading the front tyre size...it may affect handling greatly....Experts may give better explanation...!!
me too thought of upgrading my front tyre in Hunk,,,,,but still didn't get clear info on handling part. one thing iam pretty confident is if front tyre is upgraded then rear should also be upgraded to considerably bigger ones...!!

**Nitish Singla** · 10-13-2014, 08:45 AM

P150 front tyre: Need help urgently

Hi All,

Yesterday recently changed my P150 UG4 tyre to
80/100*17 MRF Zapper FS for front (Original size was 2.75*17)
100/90*17 MRF Vyde or rear.

But now bike wobbles a lot . Also, the front part of bike has raised a lot.
Can someone confirm if front tyre size is correct? If not, I will go to dealer and replace the same today itself.

PS: Tyre is fitted correctly and lining is perfect.

Thanks,
Nitish Singla

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Also, can someone please give pointers to tyre conversion link?
Wanted to check if 2.75*17 and 80/100 tyres have same height?

Originally posted by Nitish Singla View Post

Hi All,

Yesterday recently changed my P150 UG4 tyre to
80/100*17 MRF Zapper FS for front (Original size was 2.75*17)
100/90*17 MRF Vyde or rear.

But now bike wobbles a lot . Also, the front part of bike has raised a lot.
Can someone confirm if front tyre size is correct? If not, I will go to dealer and replace the same today itself.

PS: Tyre is fitted correctly and lining is perfect.

Thanks,
Nitish Singla

**dineshaugustin** · 10-13-2014, 11:17 AM

Re: P150 front tyre: Need help urgently

Originally posted by Nitish Singla View Post

Hi All,

Yesterday recently changed my P150 UG4 tyre to
80/100*17 MRF Zapper FS for front (Original size was 2.75*17)
100/90*17 MRF Vyde or rear.

But now bike wobbles a lot . Also, the front part of bike has raised a lot.
Can someone confirm if front tyre size is correct? If not, I will go to dealer and replace the same today itself.

PS: Tyre is fitted correctly and lining is perfect.

Thanks,
Nitish Singla

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

Also, can someone please give pointers to tyre conversion link?
Wanted to check if 2.75*17 and 80/100 tyres have same height?

2.75=~70mm. but are you sure its 2.75, because the front should have 80mm afaik.

regarding height 2.75*17 means the height is 70mm, here the aspect ratio is 100%.

for ur new tyre 80/100, the height is 80mm, hence ther is an increase of 10mm in the front tyre which is not at all desirable in terms of handling compared to your previous one.

my suggestion always stick to the stock for better performance. also u might be facing speedo error...!

Note: Incase of upgrading the tyre size , plz remember to choose low aspect ratio(denoted in % which means the height is % of width, that mean it sow be low for better handling.)

http://motorcycle.michelin.in/Home/Buying-Guide/Tyre-Basics/How-to-Read-Tyre-Size

**Nitish Singla** · 10-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Re: P150 front tyre: Need help urgently

Originally posted by dineshaugustin View Post

2.75=~70mm. but are you sure its 2.75, because the front should have 80mm afaik.

[Nitish: Pulsar 150 2008 model uses 2.75 as stock tyre. Previously, Euro"slip" was 2.75*17.]

regarding height 2.75*17 means the height is 70mm, here the aspect ratio is 100%.

for ur new tyre 80/100, the height is 80mm, hence ther is an increase of 10mm in the front tyre which is not at all desirable in terms of handling compared to your previous one.
[Nitish:I visited the dealer and inspected 2.75*17 and 80/100*17 tyre side by side. There was difference in tyre height.
I can feel extra height of tyre while driving also. Headlight beam adjustment has gone sky high. Unable to flick bike quickly. Tyre is bumpy from 50-60 kmph.
I think overall diameter of tyre will go up by 20mm. Sitting posture has gone bad.]

my suggestion always stick to the stock for better performance. also u might be facing speedo error...!
[Nitish: I was also expecting speedo error but my bike does 60kmph@5K rpm, 5th gear with new tyre. I think readings are unchanged.]
Note: Incase of upgrading the tyre size , plz remember to choose low aspect ratio(denoted in % which means the height is % of width, that mean it sow be low for better handling.)
[Nitish: Agreed.]

How to Read Tyre Size / Tyre Basics / Buying Guide / Home - motorcycle.michelin.in

Hi Dinesh, Thanks for your reply. I went to dealer and he checked the appropriate size of tyre in MRF booklet. It was 2.75.
After multiple tries of refitting and decreasing air pressure to 23,25 etc, he has agreed to replace tyre with 2.75 one. Will get it and update you on the same.

Please find my observations in bold.
One question, Will 80/90*17 and 90/80 tyre have same height?
As per my understanding, both will be 72mm high but 90/80 will be wider.

Thanks,
Nitish Singla

**dineshaugustin** · 10-15-2014, 08:11 PM

Re: P150 front tyre: Need help urgently

Originally posted by Nitish Singla View Post

Hi Dinesh, Thanks for your reply. I went to dealer and he checked the appropriate size of tyre in MRF booklet. It was 2.75.
After multiple tries of refitting and decreasing air pressure to 23,25 etc, he has agreed to replace tyre with 2.75 one. Will get it and update you on the same.

Please find my observations in bold.
One question, Will 80/90*17 and 90/80 tyre have same height?
As per my understanding, both will be 72mm high but 90/80 will be wider.

Thanks,
Nitish Singla

80/90 ~ height 90% of 80 = 72mm (better coushion)

90/80 ~ height 80% of 90 = 72 mm (better handling)

but if you upsize the front tyre, it is compulsory to upsize the rear also, otherwise turning will be affected.

**danielmanickaraj** · 10-16-2014, 06:29 PM

Re: REar Tyre upgrade for CBR 150R

Originally posted by danielmanickaraj View Post

I have a 2 and half years old cbr 150r, 17k kms done. The rear tyre has already got 5 punctures, and looks pretty old now (but there is no problems in gripping), I am planning to install a bigger one - 140mm (stock is 130/70 x 17) . Please suggest/ advise on the below queries

1) How frequent do we need to change the tyres.
2) Which brand should i go for
3) Exact specification for the new tyre size.
4) Wil this upgrade ruins my bike mileage and performance. Thanks

I've got suggestions from you people and also ive read other forums that 140mm is not advisable for 150R, Saying the mileage and performance would be directly affected. But still i am reposting this post just to bring attention to any cbr 150r owner who has tried 140mm. If the mileage and performance is managable, i will go for it.

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