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  • Deathwing
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    Re: Tyres

    Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
    Guys would like to know how many years old tyres is it safe to purchase? For example we are in 2019 so is it safe to purchase a 2017 tyre? I know beyond a certain time it isn't.
    Can anyone let me know soon!?

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  • vins1120
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    Re: Tyres

    Originally posted by Zapps View Post
    For the rear, get MRF RevZ S 130/70. It's the best for the budget out there costs 2.5-3.5k, been using that on my P220 for almost a month now. The wet grip, stability and braking is on a other level from normal tyre. Next up is Michelin Street Radial 130/70 but that would cost 4.5k+, it's marginally better but if you can, go for it. Both are soft compound BTW.
    ThAnks for the info but for the front
    Any idea

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  • Zapps
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    Re: Tyres

    Originally posted by vins1120 View Post
    Any help for apache 200 tyres both are worn out
    Any help willl be helpfull
    Need to update from tvs tyres
    For the rear, get MRF RevZ S 130/70. It's the best for the budget out there costs 2.5-3.5k, been using that on my P220 for almost a month now. The wet grip, stability and braking is on a other level from normal tyre. Next up is Michelin Street Radial 130/70 but that would cost 4.5k+, it's marginally better but if you can, go for it. Both are soft compound BTW.

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  • vins1120
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    Re: Tyres

    Any help for apache 200 tyres both are worn out
    Any help willl be helpfull
    Need to update from tvs tyres

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  • Deathwing
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    Re: Tyres

    Guys would like to know how many years old tyres is it safe to purchase? For example we are in 2019 so is it safe to purchase a 2017 tyre? I know beyond a certain time it isn't.

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  • TheQuarterMile
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    Re: Duke 390 tyre options

    Originally posted by rathores View Post
    2017Duke390 stock tyres have wore out at 7.5k. Rear tyre has gone bald on one side. I have been hitting right turns probably too hard. Front tyre look surprisingly okay. IMO it can take another 7-8k before it becomes racing slick like rear.
    I miss how confident bike used to feel while dipping in corners. I am looking for an upgrade from stock M5. At same time I am expecting tyre life of 7-8k kms, should I just stick with M5? I mostly do city/short distance rides, 500+km ride once in 3-4 month, 1-2 trackdays in 6 months
    What other options are there?
    Should I change both front and rear together?
    Please let me know if this topic has been discussed before, here or, on some other thread.
    What did you install finally? I'm considering the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II or the Apollo Alpha H1 for my Dominar.

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  • addverma
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    Re: Tyres

    I have one question regarding Honda Activa 125. MRF is providing a larger tyres "100/90-10 ZAPPER D - TL" for the rear. The typical rear tyre for Activa 125 is "90/100-10". I wanted to know if someone has fitted this tyre in their Activa 125? How has been the grip and handling of the scooter after fitting the tyre? Does it give better grip in wet road conditions? Also does the ground clearance of the scooter gets reduced after fitting this tyre?

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  • Rahul.g
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    Re: Duke 390 tyre options

    Originally posted by rathores View Post
    None of them look like an upgrade from Metz M5(may be Apollo). I need better dry/wet/cornering grip.
    Many youtubers seem to be promoting Apollo AH1 tyres but I have heard differently from a friend who is using it. whats your opinion of this tyre?
    M7rr seem to be only upgrade from M5 but I doubt it would last even 6000 kms
    M7rr actually lasts a bit more than the m5 and performs better than m5 in all departments.

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  • Zapps
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    Re: Tyres

    Originally posted by prasadD400 View Post
    Hi buddy..
    If you are not much budget concerned then go for michilin pilot Street at rear (if size is available then use it at front also) it may cost u around 7k/pair total.
    These tyres are radial with muti compound material ll give very good dry and wet grips.
    Michelin are also known for good tyre mileage.
    Off roading not recommended on these tyres still it ll do the​ job except hard off roading.
    If budget is concerned go for MRF revz series which is also Radial and multi compound . Hi may get it within 5k.
    Less grip and less tyre mileage.
    I think I'll go with Michelin Street 130/70 R17 for rear, confused about front tyre now. The rear is costing 5300. From Amazon, the front 110/70 is priced 4-4.2k.

    Any idea if anyone has used 110/70 radial on P220 Front.
    Last edited by Zapps; 02-26-2019, 12:22 AM.

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  • Ijs
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    Re: Duke 390 tyre options

    Originally posted by rathores View Post
    None of them look like an upgrade from Metz M5(may be Apollo). I need better dry/wet/cornering grip.
    Many youtubers seem to be promoting Apollo AH1 tyres but I have heard differently from a friend who is using it. whats your opinion of this tyre?
    M7rr seem to be only upgrade from M5 but I doubt it would last even 6000 kms
    Yes m7 rr would be the upgrade to m5s but Apollo is good too i have been using it on my Dominar and few of my friends are also using it , and have used these last year in leh. Grip is good in both wet and dry, i do jot have much experience on metz so can't give a true comparison.
    Unlike metz which last only 8 to 10k kms Apollo would last longer.

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  • rathores
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    Re: Duke 390 tyre options

    Originally posted by Ijs View Post
    Apollo alpha h1, ceat zoom rad x1, tvs pro torq, metro bazooka, mrf revz steel sx.
    Michelin psr.
    And best to replace both.
    None of them look like an upgrade from Metz M5(may be Apollo). I need better dry/wet/cornering grip.
    Many youtubers seem to be promoting Apollo AH1 tyres but I have heard differently from a friend who is using it. whats your opinion of this tyre?
    M7rr seem to be only upgrade from M5 but I doubt it would last even 6000 kms

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  • Ijs
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    Re: Duke 390 tyre options

    Originally posted by rathores View Post
    2017Duke390 stock tyres have wore out at 7.5k. Rear tyre has gone bald on one side. I have been hitting right turns probably too hard. Front tyre look surprisingly okay. IMO it can take another 7-8k before it becomes racing slick like rear.
    I miss how confident bike used to feel while dipping in corners. I am looking for an upgrade from stock M5. At same time I am expecting tyre life of 7-8k kms, should I just stick with M5? I mostly do city/short distance rides, 500+km ride once in 3-4 month, 1-2 trackdays in 6 months
    What other options are there?
    Should I change both front and rear together?
    Please let me know if this topic has been discussed before, here or, on some other thread.
    Apollo alpha h1, ceat zoom rad x1, tvs pro torq, metro bazooka, mrf revz steel sx.
    Michelin psr.
    And best to replace both.
    Last edited by Ijs; 02-23-2019, 08:59 PM.

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  • rathores
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    Duke 390 tyre options

    2017Duke390 stock tyres have wore out at 7.5k. Rear tyre has gone bald on one side. I have been hitting right turns probably too hard. Front tyre look surprisingly okay. IMO it can take another 7-8k before it becomes racing slick like rear.
    I miss how confident bike used to feel while dipping in corners. I am looking for an upgrade from stock M5. At same time I am expecting tyre life of 7-8k kms, should I just stick with M5? I mostly do city/short distance rides, 500+km ride once in 3-4 month, 1-2 trackdays in 6 months
    What other options are there?
    Should I change both front and rear together?
    Please let me know if this topic has been discussed before, here or, on some other thread.

    Leave a comment:


  • prasadD400
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    Re: Tyres

    Originally posted by Zapps View Post
    Need suggestions for changing tyres on my 3 month old P220, stock (90/90-17) for front. For rear, I need 120/80 or 120/90 or 130/70 - 17.
    Hi buddy..
    If you are not much budget concerned then go for michilin pilot Street at rear (if size is available then use it at front also) it may cost u around 7k/pair total.
    These tyres are radial with muti compound material ll give very good dry and wet grips.
    Michelin are also known for good tyre mileage.
    Off roading not recommended on these tyres still it ll do the​ job except hard off roading.
    If budget is concerned go for MRF revz series which is also Radial and multi compound . Hi may get it within 5k.
    Less grip and less tyre mileage.

    Leave a comment:


  • Zapps
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    Re: Tyres

    Need suggestions for changing tyres on my 3 month old P220, stock (90/90-17) for front. For rear, I need 120/80 or 120/90 or 130/70 - 17.

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