ok its decided "new tire"

[mes_423]

so what do you fellas recommend for a new tire? :dunno:  i have a Maxxis street 110/70 in the front (it came with the bike)

[Rollin668]

Be the first on your block to try the Avon AM51/52 stock size combo... you can pick up a set from www.mawonline.com for about $100.00...

Or you could try the Maxxix Promaxx (about the same price) and they also come in stock sizes...)

Both tires are supposed to be good economical tires made for smaller commuter bikes (i.e. GS500, EX500...) with good mileage, good grip, and good wet weather grip (an all around good tire, I guess...).

I plan to try them once I need them, so...


Rolly

[South East Rocket]

GSJack recommended the Avon Azaros...  They're the shaZam!!!!!  I ran Dragon's tail and they grip great and looking awesome.

Got 140/80/17 (If I remember right) on the rear and my GS no longer looks like a moped.

Take a look at them at South West Moto Tires.   They got the best price around ($189 delivered) and the owner is cool as hell!!!

//www.swmototires.com<--I think

[South East Rocket]

Oh and whatever you do dont get IRC's.  They're way too hard and I almost lowsided twice when I had them

:guns: Cheap Chinese tires

[mwdbruno]

Check http://www.dtmaonline.com/

I was quoted rigth at $176.00 for 110/80 and 140/80 Avon AV 45/46s.  With shipping it is $198.00.

They are on my latest wish list, to be ordered mid Feb.  And I'm liking the free shipping of SouthWest MotoTires!!!  

Lane

[Kerry]

Here are some prices from both MAW and Discount Motorcycle Tires just for comparison.  Some are cheaper from one place, some from the other.  Before you order, shop around at other sites and make sure to include the cost of shipping.

Avon Tires at MAW
Avon AM51 and AM52
Designed for mid-displacement bikes including Buell Blast. Long life. All weather performance. Tubeless.

(20034)    

$53.95 Avon AM51 110/70H 17 Front Tire
(20039)     $60.95 Avon AM52 130/70H 17 Rear Tire[/list:u]
Avon AV45ST and AV46ST
Radial sport touring tire. Advance VBD (Variable Belt Density) construction provides improved grip, stability and higher mileage. New road hazard warranty. Tubeless.

(11899)  

$102.95 Avon AV45ST 110/70R17 Front Tire
(95230)    $99.95 Avon AV46ST 140/80R17 Rear Tire [/list:u]
Bridgestone Tires at MAW
Bridgestone BT45H Tires
High performance bias ply. New Silica compound for improved wet and dry grip. Dual tread compound on rear tire for longer life and better traction when cornering.
Larger crown radius for greater stability and extended tread life. H speed rated. Tubeless.

(68391)  

$72.95 Bridgestone BT45H 110/70H17 Front Tire
(68401)   $79.95 Bridgestone BT45H 130/70H17 Rear Tire[/list:u]
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Discount Motorcycle Tire & Accessories
Avon AM51 and AM52

$48.00 AM51 Front 110/70H17
$53.00 AM52 REAR 130/70H17[/list:u]
Avon AV45 and AV46

$83.00 AV45 ST FRONT 110/70ZR17
$100.00 AV46 ST REAR 140/80ZR17[/list:u]
Bridgestone BT45H

$76.00 BT45 FRONT 110/70H17
$83.00 BT45 REAR 130/70H17[/list:u]

[shep_bannister]

Pirelli Sport Demons are another new bias ply alternative that actually comes in stock sizes (130/70-17R and 110/70-17F).  They're about $10 more at parts411.com than the usual Bridgestone BT45s and they look a hell of a lot better.

A buddy of mine has a rear SD on his 96 Zephyr and he loves it.  His riding has improved significantly since he got it, probably just due to higher confidence level.  I'll probably purchase a set of these around march or so.

[yamahonkawazuki]

ive got irc's on mine, never had probs yet, either in the dry or in the wet. except when i was leaned over (far) in a turn and caught the painted stripe in the road, back end skipped out a little. course i warm mine up before i ride anywhere near hard, go figure. :dunno:

[Rich500]

BT45's!!!!!!!