virago 535 tires

[Dawid126]

Hi, what tires would you recommend for virago 535? I would like them to have max grip, the mileage can be lower. I have thought about Metzeler Roadtec 01 90/90/19 on front and Michelin Commander III 140/90/15 on the back. What do you think about such mix?

[Stu]

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

First things first don't mix tyres! 

[husoi]

As @Stu says, don't mix the tyres.

second, I would go for Michelin. As alternative, and with recent experience, I would go for Mitas costume force.

They are also very good and cheaper than Michelin.

[Dawid126]

11 minutes ago, Stu said:

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

First things first don't mix tyres! 

But in those sizes I can only find some budget tires of lower quality and now the question is set of worse tires or mix of better tires? Also there are some tires that are only made to fit the front, for example Metzeler ME 11 Perfect or Avon M20

 

Edited September 14, 2021 by Dawid126

[Stu]

Are you sure thats the right tyre size? as I am finding different sizes for the virago 

[Stu]

100/90-19 front 
140/90-15 rear 

 

Is what I get 

[Stu]

https://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/yamaha-tyres/yamaha-535-xv-535-virago-1988-2003-2yl-3br-vj01

[Dawid126]

Here (https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xv535_97.htm) it says 3.0 19 and the conversion chart says it is 90/90 https://www.motorcycleparts-accessories-andmore.com/motorcycle-tires-conversion-charts.html. And here https://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/metzeler-block-c-motorcycle-tire/p/52773?m=146375 it says that 3.00 19 fits the machine

 

Edited September 14, 2021 by Dawid126