cypek Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Hi guys. I need a new rear tyre for my zx. 180/55ZR17 and the cheaper the better as I'm really short on cash at the moment. I'm nowhere near riding it fast so just some standard touring tire would be the best so I could do some proper mileage on it. I don't really know where to look for it so if you know some good/cheap places please let me know Cheers Edited October 8, 2010 by cypek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 try MAXXIS Supermaxx, I ride with them and never had any problems.. google will get you reviews of different tyres, but for a good tyre for little money, try the Maxxis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Tyre Sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i know a couple of guys who are riding on maxxis and they re crap. Both had there bikes dyno d at skegness and the squiggly line on the graph was put down to there tyres. Is it a coincidence they both had the same tyre s on? Black circles .com have reasonably priced tyres. I paid £106 for a rear dunlop roadsmart which is a sports touring tyre. If you buy from them then quote freebikedel2010 in the promotions box for free delivery. Saving £12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 i know a couple of guys who are riding on maxxis and they re crap. Both had there bikes dyno d at skegness and the squiggly line on the graph was put down to there tyres. Is it a coincidence they both had the same tyre s on? Black circles .com have reasonably priced tyres. I said £106 for a rear dunlop roadsmart which is a sports touring tyre. If you buy from them then quote freebikedel2010 in the promotions box for free delivery. Saving £12i didnt say they were a track tyre .... but a good alternative, plenty of positive fb on the web, even with sports bike forums. but if your a throttle junky then maybe not your type.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 its nothing to do with being a speed freak simon. I were just passing on info that a guy who works with bike s for a living blamed the tyre s. Cant be a coincidence that both bike s with the same problem were the only 2 with maxxis on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 fair enuff, but 8k miles front and 5k rear in all weathers without no problems. just my experience. good tread pattern, good in the wet, and two up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Michelin Road Pilot 2.Nuff said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Michelin Road Pilot 2.Nuff saidNow Thats a tyre ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Tyre Sorted Don't worry techno moaned at me several times about the spelling of 'tyre' as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Tyre Sorted Don't worry techno moaned at me several times about the spelling of 'tyre' as well The funniest thing is I've checked at Google Translate how to spell it I have Bridgestone Battlax BT014 fitted now and I don't really like them. I will check them Maxxis and Michelin ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 As Frankie suggests, the Maxxis is not a premium tyre.The Michelin however will be a totally different ball game... You will pay over a ton for one though, but they do handle well, and last well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hywel Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 try MAXXIS Supermaxx, I ride with them and never had any problems.. google will get you reviews of different tyres, but for a good tyre for little money, try the Maxxis. Do they make a 16" front? Sooo cheap! How many miles do you get out of a rear?I've enjoyed my BT-016s, amazing grip levels but I've nearly chomped through a rear in no time at all, and at £140 odd quid for just a rear it's not really sustainable to continue getting them with the mileage I'm doing right now… saying that, if I can't find a decent cheap set of tyres with the 16" front I might just take the plunge again to get the full use out of the 016 front that's already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoB3rt Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 For winter this : http://www.biketyresleeds.com/pirelli-d ... -p-14.htmlFor summer this : http://www.biketyresleeds.com/pirelli-d ... -p-73.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 For winter this : http://www.biketyresleeds.com/pirelli-d ... -p-14.htmlFor summer this : http://www.biketyresleeds.com/pirelli-d ... -p-73.html For both: http://www.michelin.co.uk/motorcycles/m ... power-pure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for all your advice guys. I have bought Maxxis Supermaxx Touring for £120 delivered Now I need £50 and some time to get them fitted lolThey were delivered yesterday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 You'll save yourself some money if you take loose wheels. Last time I got mine done from a main Honda dealer it only cost me 20 something £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 I know, I got quoted £25 for loose wheels but I don't have bike stands and even if I would be able to remove the wheels somehow I can't really take them to shop (taxi maybe...) so not much choice for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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