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**desideep** · 04-09-2009, 04:36 AM

in my bullet i had the rib tyre which was dated 98. and it was changed last year cause i saw the tube pure bludging out of the tyre

**onlinesatish** · 04-09-2009, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by Raccoon View Post

So your front ribbed MRF has developed hairline cracks too?? How old is it?

yep......saw those cracks at some 60k kms! its now 97k kms and 7 yrs old! but its only on the sidewalls though!

**inder.cool** · 04-09-2009, 01:20 PM

Guys, finally i got the Duro HF-918 of the size 100/90-18" for the rear from KRP, Delhi.

**rachitkohli** · 04-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

Guys, finally i got the Duro HF-918 of the size 100/90-18" for the rear from KRP, Delhi.

looks nice, grippy & reliable..!! centre thread shuld produce a nice grip..!
u shuld chk on wet surfaces..

**Shreeni0403** · 04-09-2009, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by DeAdReNaLiNe View Post

guys...cud someone tell me what do the sizes 2.75x18 / 3.00x18 indicate....i know that a 100/80 means 100 width and 80% height...but what's the 2.75 or 3.00 mean??

Here is the TYRE conversion chart so u can easily know what tyre is of what size. 3.00 is interms of inches but not calculated mathematically i.e 1" = 25mm but in tyre the measurement is different.. Don't know how..!!

Here is the link..
Tire Size explaination and charts

Originally posted by desideep View Post

i have been using the GEO CRUISER on my passion the passion has been sold off the tyre was bought and put on to the wheel back in 2002 and still going strong no cracks or deformation of the tyre at all.

I know GeoCruiser lasts very long, infact its hard to believe but on one of my frens CBZ Classic Geocruisers ran for 64k kms

This shows how hard the rubber of geo is..

Originally posted by Raccoon View Post

Have certainly not tried enough tyres to advice you, but one of the tyres you could consider is the Dunlop Challenger 101. Have written about it and posted a pic in couple of my earlier posts in this thread. Its heavily built with deep groves, but seems relatively lighter. Pattern is similar to TVS Dragon.

In my place i can get only the following tyres.
> Dunlop Monster
> Dunlop Geocruiser
> MRF Meteor
> MRF Zapper Q (May be different Zappers available too but personally i hate Zappers

)
> Ceat Vertigo
> TVS Jumbo

So Challenger 101 or Dragon is out of question...!!!

Ok 1 more doubt, couple of frens said Ceat Vertigo is tubeless but here the dealer is telling it is not tubeless. And he says the tyre is sealed with tube within it.

Whether the tube is given bcz most of the bikes still have spoke wheels or Vertigo has both tubed and tubeless variety both.!!

For tubeless whether it will be written as TUBELESS on tyres??

**Sarvajit** · 04-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post

I know GeoCruiser lasts very long, infact its hard to believe but on one of my frens CBZ Classic Geocruisers ran for 64k kms

This shows how hard the rubber of geo is..

You are right-My Fiero F2's stock rear tyre (90/90/18") was completely bald at 20K kms. I got the Classic CBZ's Geo Cruiser fixed. 48K kms.&no sign of deterioration now!

Ok 1 more doubt, couple of frens said Ceat Vertigo is tubeless but here the dealer is telling it is not tubeless. And he says the tyre is sealed with tube within it.

Whether the tube is given bcz most of the bikes still have spoke wheels or Vertigo has both tubed and tubeless variety both.!!

For tubeless whether it will be written as TUBELESS on tyres??

Yes, Vertigo has tubed as well as tubeless. Please double check&I think 'tubeless' will be written on most tyres as well.
AFAIK, tubeless tyres can be used on bikes with spoked as well as alloy wheels, but removing the tyre from the rim makes it lose the tubeless effect&it has to be used as a tubed type thereafter.

**ravi@17bhp** · 04-09-2009, 03:10 PM

Yesterday I replaced my Zma's rear Dunlop Monster with Michelin Sirac 120 x 80. Feeling awsome grip.

**rachitkohli** · 04-09-2009, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Yesterday I replaced my Zma's rear Dunlop Monster with Michelin Sirac 120 x 80. Feeling awsome grip.

did u remover/alter your chain cover..?

**inder.cool** · 04-09-2009, 03:13 PM

^ Ravi,

Sirac

itna heavy tyre sir..!!

P.S: Yesterday, i too changed the rear tire to Duro HF-918 TL of 100/90 size..!!

**ravi@17bhp** · 04-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

did u remover/alter your chain cover..?

Inder, actually I got the tyre for free.

My friend used this Sirac for around 3000 km and he is selling his Zma (the same yellow karizma which got damaged engine due to broken gear). I just swapped the Sirac with my Monster.

The tyre does look damn sexy for Zma.

Of course, the tyre is a bit heavier and caused a little loss in pick-up, but the feel is amazing. Solid grip on the road. Even cornering is faaaaaaaaar better than the MRFs.

Rachit, yeah the outer extreme edge of the tyre would touch the chain cover. But, my friend already used it just like that and the touching part of the tyre has already worn out. So, no issues with my bike. The part that has wornout, you never get to use it even in extreme corners. So no worries. I will try to take the pic of the wornout tyre and update.

Inder,
Congrats to you and your bike for the new shoes. The tyres looks damn sexy. Hope they fare better on you Zma. As I do not want to change the rear tyre any sooner, I think I should look at the front tyre you have got. Could you please post the pic of the front tyre?? How much did it cost for you??

**rachitkohli** · 04-09-2009, 03:27 PM

@ravi..
haha.. thts a smart way.. i had to cut down the chain cover.. but in your case its opposite,.. tyre is worn out.. ! congrats for your tyre..
i think thats the best, most importantly cause its for FREE..

**inder.cool** · 04-09-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Inder, actually I got the tyre for free.

My friend used this Sirac for around 3000 km and he is selling his Zma (the same yellow karizma which got damaged engine due to broken gear). I just swapped the Sirac with my Monster.

The tyre does look damn sexy for Zma.

One Lucky man to get a sirac for free..!!

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Of course, the tyre is a bit heavier and caused a little loss in pick-up, but the feel is amazing. Solid grip on the road. Even cornering is faaaaaaaaar better than the MRFs.

Yup, every damn other tyre has better grip than the Stock MRF Zappers..!!

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Inder,
Congrats to you and your bike for the new shoes. The tyres looks damn sexy. Hope they fare better on you Zma. As I do not want to change the rear tyre any sooner, I think I should look at the front tyre you have got. Could you please post the pic of the front tyre?? How much did it cost for you??

Thanx man..

But, unfortunately i didnt get the Duro for the front as it was out of stock. so, will b ordering the IRC 90/90-18" for the front.

**shadez** · 04-09-2009, 04:44 PM

guys, my rear IRC 110/70-17 is worn out. need a replacement and decided for a 120/70 or 120/80 on same 17" rims.
narrowed down to zapper vyde and sirac. so which one do i choose?
vyde is available here @JC for 1900/- all inc. how do i get hold of sirac if i opt for it?

**Raccoon** · 04-09-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post

This shows how hard the rubber of geo is..

In my place i can get only the following tyres.
> Dunlop Monster
> Dunlop Geocruiser
> MRF Meteor
> MRF Zapper Q (May be different Zappers available too but personally i hate Zappers

)
> Ceat Vertigo
> TVS Jumbo

So Challenger 101 or Dragon is out of question...!!!

Ok 1 more doubt, couple of frens said Ceat Vertigo is tubeless but here the dealer is telling it is not tubeless. And he says the tyre is sealed with tube within it.

Whether the tube is given bcz most of the bikes still have spoke wheels or Vertigo has both tubed and tubeless variety both.!!

For tubeless whether it will be written as TUBELESS on tyres??

Is the rubber of Geocruiser hard to touch also?

Too bad your choice is limited. However, think twice before going in for dual purpose tyres. Ride quality on good roads may suffer. Speaking from recent experience...

If its tubeless it has to be embossed on the sidewall. Don't believe dealers... they are mostly intrested only in selling whatever they have. Its your life and money that will be at stake.

If buying tubed, make sure you use tube of exact same size (I was duped in this respect), and its in genuine sealed pack.

**pranay** · 04-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by shadez View Post

guys, my rear IRC 110/70-17 is worn out. need a replacement and decided for a 120/70 or 120/80 on same 17" rims.
narrowed down to zapper vyde and sirac. so which one do i choose?
vyde is available here @JC for 1900/- all inc. how do i get hold of sirac if i opt for it?

Contact Praful as he has a better idea about both the tires.

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