Has anyone tried them. I am considering getting a set because they are cheap.

Wow, what self control - stopping for the day 3 posts shy of the dreaded 1000.  

(You got my private message about the Cheng Shin Hi-Max 130/90-17?)

Quote from: KerryWow, what self control - stopping for the day 3 posts shy of the dreaded 1000.  

(You got my private message about the Cheng Shin Hi-Max 130/90-17?)

The Marquis and Hi-max re great... but they dont fit the GS (unles you run a 90 profile) The barracuda V is there in a GS size but I didn't find it to be that great for durability. Got 6K from it but cheaper so its OK I guess.
Cool.
Srinath.

Quote from: KerryWow, what self control - stopping for the day 3 posts shy of the dreaded 1000.  

The longer the wait, the sweeter the pie
I might try the Maxxis because I can get one in the stock size and know of no one else seems to have tried them. I like being the rebel without a clue.

I've got the Maxxis Promaxx Street rear tire in stock size (see http://www.accwhse.com/chengshi.htm).  I went to both of my neighborhood bike wrenchers and asked about BT45s; Midwest Cycle said "nope, but check-out these great Kenda tires...".  Moto Primo said "not in your size, but check-out these great Maxxis tires, they're really good."   I was in a hurry, having just bought the GS, so I got the Maxxis.  Can't complain: the rubber-side has stayed down all summer

I've learned that Maxxis is Cheng Shin's "premium" brand label; although it appears that Cheng Shin are manufactured in China, while Maxxis may manufacture in Taiwan.

Sorry I can't compare it to other tires, since it's the only bike I've ridden, and the only rear tire I've used.  I think GSJack commented somewhere to the effect that [paraphrase]the new Cheng Shin tires aren't nearly as shoddy as they used to be, and I use them for around-town[/paraphrase].  Maybe Maxxis are "the best-of-the-best-of-Cheng Shin", for what it's worth.

That is funny. I was just looking at the page you gave me the link for. When I decided to check and see if anyone had replied.
Thanks! for the review

Whatever you do dont buy Kenda tires unless you enjoy the feeling of nearly laying over in every corner, I blam my lay over on my cheap tires. I dont know how maxxis tires are.

I have changed my mind yet again but I think I have finally decided to get The Metzeler ME550 in the 130/80/17 size, for $74, from RonAyers. (I am not sure why but it is an $11 savings over the 130/70/17.)
I am going to attempt to mount them myself and then take it to a local shop for balancing.
Thanks to everyone for there advice

Balance it yourself too...
Put it in place in the back, with the axle bolt but , wihtout any spacers or calipers. Then rotate it and mark the top spot. If it stops with that same spot 3 times in a row add a wt to that spot. Repet till you get 33 tries with a different spot. Or dont balance... most good brand tires are very very good on balance.
Cool.
Srinath.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Let me make sure I am understanding you correctly.

I should mark high point by lowering chalk(A) or some writting tool until the tire hits.
If this happens 3 times in a row in the same spot, I should add a weight at position (B).
Does that sound correct ?

YUP, joo godit meng

Thanks Blueknyt, I just wanted to make sure.
I just ordered my ME550 from parts 411. It turns out there main office is in San Dimas and they should have the tire in just a couple days. So I can pick it up and save the shipping charges.
I am all excited :mrgreen:        :mrgreen:

Quote from: JohNLAI should mark high point by lowering chalk(A) or some writting tool until the tire hits.
If this happens 3 times in a row in the same spot, I should add a weight at position (B).
Does that sound correct ?

It sounds like you're planning to mark the tire with the chalk while the tire is spinning.  I think Srinath's idea was to:

* Spin the tire
* Wait until it stops
* Mark the high point for later reference[/list:u]If the tire keeps stopping at the same spot, then it's too heavy at the bottom and needs a weight at the top.
Keep spinning (and adding weights) until the tire stops at RANDOM spots.

Your are correct Kerry, that is what I was thinking. Waiting for it to stop does make more since.
Thanks, I am little slow sometimes and I want to make sure I do it right.