Tyres

[Oh-Danny-Boy]

Think I have a slow puncture in my front tyre. 

 

What is the general consensus - replace one, or both?

 

Also, which tyres would you recommend? I have been quoted £550 for 2 Michelin Power 5. This is my first time having to change tyres and the price came as a bit of a shock.

 

Any suggestions for tyres for an 09 hornet 600? Road use only, and I am not a knee dragger yet!!

 

Nice one, cheers

[veracocha]

I have very recently had a pair of Michelin Road 6 for my Tracer 7 which I understand is a well respected and popular tyre. All in fitted for around £400. A year ago, similar situation, different bike but had Metzeler Roadtech  01SE for the same price, another superb tyre (which I preferred). The price you mention is obscene. 

[husoi]

Are you sure you need to replace it?

[Oh-Danny-Boy]

12 minutes ago, husoi said:

Are you sure you need to replace it?

Honestly, I don't know if it needs replacing or how to figure that out. Pressures dropped between Saturday and Weds on front from 36 to 33, back 42 to 40. I called the dealership. They said they don't fix tyres. I assumed this is standard? 

 

On a quest to learn more about maintenance!

[Simon Davey]

@Oh-Danny-Boy

 

I lose 4 PSI per day from each of my tyres, and I have done since they were new 6 months ago. 

My bike is 20 years old, and I'm pretty sure I'm losing pressure through my ageing wheel rims. I don't have any bad corrosion, but it's possible. 

 

Also, nip to Halfords and get a valve driver, just check the tyre valves aren't loose. 

[AstronautNinja]

30 minutes ago, Simon Davey said:

@Oh-Danny-Boy

 

I lose 4 PSI per day from each of my tyres, and I have done since they were new 6 months ago. 

My bike is 20 years old, and I'm pretty sure I'm losing pressure through my ageing wheel rims. I don't have any bad corrosion, but it's possible. 

 

Also, nip to Halfords and get a valve driver, just check the tyre valves aren't loose. 

That would drive my brain absolutely crackers  

 

I had to recently get my tyre guy to clean the inner rim up on the car and re seat a tyre after a slow leak. Worked a treat 

[Simon Davey]

33 minutes ago, AstronautNinja said:

That would drive my brain absolutely crackers  

 

I had to recently get my tyre guy to clean the inner rim up on the car and re seat a tyre after a slow leak. Worked a treat 

 

That's what I'm considering. 

[AstronautNinja]

3 minutes ago, Simon Davey said:

 

That's what I'm considering. 

Flap disc on a grinder and a hefty slopping of that goo stuff round the rim sorted it out.

[husoi]

2 hours ago, Oh-Danny-Boy said:

Honestly, I don't know if it needs replacing or how to figure that out. Pressures dropped between Saturday and Weds on front from 36 to 33, back 42 to 40. I called the dealership. They said they don't fix tyres. I assumed this is standard? 

 

On a quest to learn more about maintenance!

Dealers are only interested in selling not repairs.

Find someone who does bike's tyres and check with them.

A tyre can't be repaired if the puncture is too close to the side wall.

[Oh-Danny-Boy]

21 minutes ago, husoi said:

Dealers are only interested in selling not repairs.

Find someone who does bike's tyres and check with them.

A tyre can't be repaired if the puncture is too close to the side wall.

Thanks for the advice. I now have a plan for tomorrow!

[RideWithStyles]

Ive not looked at anybody’s suggestion but from my experience and knowledge: if your not a knee dragged road maniac (YouTube filler/track day hoe or ex national racer), id avoid the power 5s because its Far too new, very specific and focused (for your new rider? I’ll guess) use case. If you want to stick to Michelin go do any of the road series…more pennies you pay, the better refined in its capabilities.

But if this is very new to you tell me what your tyres were before and what you likes and dislikes or nothing to note and might be able to suggest other brands and models…

 

 

dealers generally are double or service “screw you over” but normal mechanic ain’t too fussed, its still income.
 

if its a Z rating tyre the recommendation is not to repair and definitely not if near the side wall, if your tyre was a lower rated and not near the side wall etc then its up to the person view and their reliability to do it of its ok repair.

all damages are unique,so it the tyre and its owner so it’s up to them to use judgement.

[Nick the wanderer]

Hi, are your current tyres worn out? Or just losing a bit of pressure?

The outside temperature dropping and warming up in the day time loses pressure from your tyres, it could be that if both tyres are losing only a little bit. It is that time of year.

If they are worn out (down to wear markers) and need replacing you have lots of choice. For me I go for grip over longevity, I don't do thousands of miles so don't mind paying for that.

A quick search gives loads of choices of top tyres for around the £320 mark, to buy. If you add fitting it will be more of course. Taking your own wheels out will make it a tad cheaper. Look out for mobile bike tyre services wherever you live.

 

[RideWithStyles]

Another very simple reason to loose that amount of air in that time frame of the valve(s) have a split, crack, pin loose or just not seated properly. Cheap fix if so,

Edited September 21, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[bonio]

14 hours ago, Nick the wanderer said:

The outside temperature dropping and warming up in the day time loses pressure from your tyres, it could be that if both tyres are losing only a little bit. It is that time of year.

 

This is worth bearing in mind.