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  • #7516
    Re: Tyres

    Guys I have an Honda activa 125 whose front tyre tread depth is less than 2.1 mm. At what tyre tread depth should I consider changing the tyre?

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    • #7517
      Re: Tyres

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      The ZAPPER S is the stock size for the CBR 250R too at 140/70 and the grip is decent; dry grip is extremely good. Wet grip is at par. But overall a very good tire for the CBR, at least I'm happy with it.

      Secondly, R3 having the same size tire, the inch of the rim matters, the CBR has a 4 inch rear rim, and I presume the R3 too has the same rim inch. Don't oversize the tire.

      If you're looking for better grip, I'd suggest MASSETER or Michelins after MRF Zappers. The Mich are the only radials here, rest bias ply.

      I'd suggest Masseters or MPSR after Zappers.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      I will checkout Masseter, currently my only concern is with removing the tyre from the rim without damaging the rim.

      Also I've been suggested Timsun tyre brand.

      I plan to get a mix of tyres for my bike. Will post an update in January or Feb when I have money to buy the rubber :|

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      Originally posted by addverma View Post
      Guys I have an Honda activa 125 whose front tyre tread depth is less than 2.1 mm. At what tyre tread depth should I consider changing the tyre?
      I would replace the tyre of its either 3yrs old or crossed 30000kms.(for numbers sake)
      As it's a scooty, the tyres won't wear out very easily. But because the tyres are small, I would suggest you to change them for better road grip and safety. Scooter tyres don't cost much but an accident on the road can be very expensive!

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      Originally posted by addverma View Post
      Guys I have an Honda activa 125 whose front tyre tread depth is less than 2.1 mm. At what tyre tread depth should I consider changing the tyre?
      I would replace the tyre of its either 3yrs old or crossed 30000kms.(for numbers sake)
      As it's a scooty, the tyres won't wear out very easily. But because the tyres are small, I would suggest you to change them for better road grip and safety. Scooter tyres don't cost much but an accident on the road can be very expensive!
      Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
      Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
      TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
      TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
      KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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      • #7518
        Re: Tyres

        Originally posted by Gollum View Post

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        I would replace the tyre of its either 3yrs old or crossed 30000kms.(for numbers sake)
        As it's a scooty, the tyres won't wear out very easily. But because the tyres are small, I would suggest you to change them for better road grip and safety. Scooter tyres don't cost much but an accident on the road can be very expensive!
        I have not done 30000 kms but I have exceeded 3 years. Thanks for your insight. Though I am going to wait for a few more months. Yamaha has come out with 125CC variant of Fascino, with wider tyres and hopefully better suspension. I will see how it goes. I might get rid of the scooter entirely.

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        • #7519
          Re: Tyres

          Originally posted by Gollum View Post
          I will checkout Masseter, currently my only concern is with removing the tyre from the rim without damaging the rim.

          Also I've been suggested Timsun tyre brand.

          I plan to get a mix of tyres for my bike. Will post an update in January or Feb when I have money to buy the rubber :|
          Rim damage or if you mean to say paint chip, it will be inevitable here and there, so don't worry about that. It will look a little odd, this is why black rims are great, easy to touch up the paint in case of paint chip during tire replacement.

          Cheers!
          VJ
          Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
          The girl said, 'NO!'


          And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


          THE END

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          • #7520
            Re: Tyres

            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
            Rim damage or if you mean to say paint chip, it will be inevitable here and there, so don't worry about that. It will look a little odd, this is why black rims are great, easy to touch up the paint in case of paint chip during tire replacement.

            Cheers!
            VJ
            Is there a way to Just cut open the old tyre? Like drill the crap out of it to save the rim.
            I have seen tyre installation via a machine which looks very neat and does no damage to the rim (paint). But not sure if the same machine can remove a tyre from a rim.
            Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
            Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
            TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
            TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
            KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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            • #7521
              Re: Tyres

              Originally posted by Gollum View Post
              Is there a way to Just cut open the old tyre? Like drill the crap out of it to save the rim.
              I have seen tyre installation via a machine which looks very neat and does no damage to the rim (paint). But not sure if the same machine can remove a tyre from a rim.
              Though the machine will try do it without any scratches, eventually there will be a few scratches. If you're lucky you escape without any. It also depends on the way the tire installation guy does it.

              Ripping the tire apart, is a cumbersome job than actually removing the tire itself.

              Cheers!
              VJ
              Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
              The girl said, 'NO!'


              And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


              THE END

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              • #7522
                Re: Tyres

                Posted this on FZ25 thread, reposting it here since it's related to tyres.

                Hi,
                After 2.5 years and about 17.5K KMs on stock tyres, I am looking to change my tyres. Main reason is that the bike is not stable under hard braking. My usage is strictly commuting with one or two long distance ride (~500KM round trip) a year. I am not looking to upgrade the tyres as I feed the stock size is adequate for the power on offer.
                If budget is not a concern and if I expect at least 15K mileage out the pair,
                1. What are my options if I am going for stock size?
                2. Is it advisable to downgrade the rear?
                3. Post changing the tyres, anything else that I would need to perform
                4. And finally, any suggestions for a shop around Salt Lake area in Kolkata would be helpful

                Thank you for your help.

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                • #7523
                  Re: Tyres

                  Look for metzeller sportec street and Michelin pilot sport street in 140/70-17 or 150/60-17 size for rear and 110/70-17 for front, will work best for your usage pattern, and good life too, 20-22k kms easily, the metzeller streets are around ₹ 9k and Michelin streets around ₹ 11k.

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                  • #7524
                    Re: Tyres

                    Bro if stock size is preferred,then try mrf masseter.they are bit hard to get from dealers as they dont stock them.ultimately you can call mrf customer care and tell them you need those tyres.they will arrange for you.i also got mine for my pulsar 220,in this way.

                    These are good tyres grip is good,weather on dry or wet.i am using them,dint found any problems.and braking has impoved a lot.
                    This is for rear tyre.
                    Last edited by sagarzzz; 03-09-2020, 01:00 PM.

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                    • #7525
                      Rear Tyre Yamaha Fazer 150 v1

                      Please!! suggest me a Rear tyre for Yamaha Fazer 150 v1, the stock one is MRF Revz. (too many punctures)

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                      • #7526
                        Re: Rear Tyre Yamaha Fazer 150 v1

                        Originally posted by Acoustician99 View Post
                        Please!! suggest me a Rear tyre for Yamaha Fazer 150 v1, the stock one is MRF Revz. (too many punctures)
                        Try the new Apollo Alpha s1. Very good dual compound tyre. Few friends are using it.

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                        • #7527
                          Re: Rear Tyre Yamaha Fazer 150 v1

                          What's the price bro.? I'm also considering to buy that tyre for my gixxer.
                          Originally posted by Ijs View Post
                          Try the new Apollo Alpha s1. Very good dual compound tyre. Few friends are using it.

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                          • #7528
                            Re: Rear Tyre Yamaha Fazer 150 v1

                            Originally posted by Navk View Post
                            What's the price bro.? I'm also considering to buy that tyre for my gixxer.
                            140 section is for 3500/- at authorized Apollo shoppee. 130 section is less around 3000 or bit more need to check with with my source.

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                            • #7529
                              Re: Tyres

                              Guy's!!! Has anyone tried Pirelli sport demon or Angel CT 90/90 r17 for Apache 180...

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                              • #7530
                                Re: Tyres

                                hi, can I please get some suggestions for new tyres for a Honda CB Trigger: 80/100 17(front) & 110/80 17(rear)

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