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Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Ed_in_Az on May 08, 2004, 11:12:06 AM
I think I asked once before if anyone was running Maxxis Promaxx tires. Well I just ordered a set. $113 for both. :) Yes this is another fine budget conscious descision by a GSTwin member. :mrgreen: They look good in the photos, so I'll be the guinea pig for this test. I have this hangup for matching tire brands and treads, so since the rear was down to the wear bars I ordered a set. Heck, for $113, why not. :dunno: I will of course report on how they work out. Also, one of these days I'm going to have to install the progressive springs I bought. :) Too bad we're so far apart Kerry, I'd buy the pizza and rootbeer for a spring install party. :cheers:
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Wrencher on May 08, 2004, 03:16:39 PM
I could have helped you out with the springs, but I just moved away from Phoenix last weekend.

They aren't that hard to install. There are quite a few decent writeups for the procedure on the board as you are probably aware. (If not its worth a search)
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Blueknyt on May 08, 2004, 08:40:33 PM
I have a promax on back, its ok, holds up pretty decent for a cheap tire. its like cheng shins High Max, cheap, but nice ballence of grip and wear for its design.
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Ed_in_Az on May 08, 2004, 09:16:28 PM
Quote from: WrencherI could have helped you out with the springs, but I just moved away from Phoenix last weekend.

Thanks. I printeed out the instruction pages.
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Ed_in_Az on May 08, 2004, 09:19:51 PM
Quote from: BlueknytI have a promax on back, its ok, holds up pretty decent for a cheap tire. its like cheng shins High Max, cheap, but nice ballence of grip and wear for its design.

I thought they should be OK. I mean how bad can they be compared the the original exedra tires? :dunno: And, even the originals have done alright for me. I haven't had any bad surprises from them.
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Frost on May 08, 2004, 11:13:07 PM
how much did you get out of the exedra tires??
Title: Going to try a new tire
Post by: Ed_in_Az on May 09, 2004, 12:04:43 AM
Quote from: Frosthow much did you get out of the exedra tires??

Well it had 3200 miles when I bought it. It now has about 4330. The rear is showing the tread wear bars. The front has a little more tread left. Once they get to the wear bars I swap 'em out.