Tyre / Tire Choices

[salty_monk]

Haven't bought a new set (that wasn't dualsport) in a while... What's the preferred choice in the 100/90/19 & 130/90/17?

I always used Roadriders in the past but have experienced some of the sidewall cracking that others have suffered with....

Also usually use http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/

Anyone got anywhere else they prefer?

[glib]

Pirelli Sport Demons if you are more concerned with them being sticky and less with mileage. They don't last long but give you confidence in the turns. Of course my front is wearing fine. The back not so much .

[Buffalo Bill]

I went to a AHRMA vintage bike race event this month and had a look at the tires people used.
Almost exclusively Avon Roadriders, and Roadriders Non-DOT. Not one set of Pirelli Sport Demons or Bridgestone Battlax.
Big surprise to me.

[geol]

I always buy my tires from Denniskirk.com as they have not only the best prices but free shipping and they stock what they sell.

[bwringer]

Still RoadRiders.

The cracking problem is long past, and it never did affect all examples -- I've installed and replaced dozens of RoadRiders, and never seen the cracking.

[bwringer]

I always buy my tires from Denniskirk.com as they have not only the best prices but free shipping and they stock what they sell.

Apparently you've never checked American Moto Tire, Motorcycle Superstore, or Jake Wilson?

[rudeman]

Metzler Lazertechs are a good choice. Back in the 80's I used to run Metzler ME99A Perfect on the rear and ME77 then later ME33 on the front. Excellent quality and great performance.

[rudeman]

Still RoadRiders.

The cracking problem is long past, and it never did affect all examples -- I've installed and replaced dozens of RoadRiders, and never seen the cracking.

I have a set on my 1000EN and they're holding up quite well. Good solid tires.

[Guest]

I went to a AHRMA vintage bike race event this month and had a look at the tires people used.
Almost exclusively Avon Roadriders, and Roadriders Non-DOT. Not one set of Pirelli Sport Demons or Bridgestone Battlax.
Big surprise to me.

The AM-26 race tires are excellent track tires and would absolutely eat the Pirelli's or Bridgestones on the track, but that is to be expected for a track specific tire compared to street tires.


Mark

[salty_monk]

Looks like I'm spooning on another set of Roadriders then...

All the same price give or take a couple of bucks... $200 a set. Anyone got any coupons lately?

[hannibal]

Dennis Kirk had the best prices on tires when I looked (and that includes their hidden $5/tires shipping fee). Throw in a few other items though and the prices were dead even between DK, Motorcycle Superstone, and Chaparral. Chaparral gave me an extra $8 off so I ordered some Shinko 230's through them. Wish I knew they were in California and would take a day or two longer than DK.

Just checked Roadriders in my sizes. Jake Wilson was $2 cheaper than DK.

[geol]

Apparently you've never checked American Moto Tire, Motorcycle Superstore, or Jake Wilson?

Before scolding me for my suggestion, have YOU checked pricing? For the heck of it, I looked up a Dunlop 404 front 110/90-19 and compared prices at all three places:

Dennis Kirk $68.30
American Moto Tire $68.64
Motorcycle Superstore $68.30
Jake Wilson $68.30


I also checked bikebandit.com and they were $68.30 as well. I guess I should also mention that I like Dennis Kirk because they list how many tires they have in stock so you are not ordering a back order and they ship the same day in most cases. I am sure that other places are just as good but I have had great luck with DK. I didn't endorse the 404s but that tire as an example as they are super-common and I was pretty sure I could find comps on every tire site I checked.

[TiiMuch]

Metzeler has a new tire designed for our bikes.
The Sportec Klassik. Looks and reads good to me.
I just got a pair for my 1100E. Havnt mounted them so no feedback from me yet.

[salty_monk]

I saw that one & they do look quite nice... I had a Metzler rebate offer but even with that they are about 10-15% more than the cost of the Avons.

[bonanzadave]

Metzeler

Was Metzler the orig tire ? Cant remember.

Waiting for your reviews. Looks like a nice tire...

The people at Avon tell me the post 2013 (mfg date) road riders shouldn't crack. I have one and its not cracking. Thats after 4 in a row (pre 2013) that did. Im still convinced it was a cold (below freezing) issue.