Tire reccomendations for SF wheels.
#1
10-30-2012, 07:29 AM
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Seychelles
Posts: 366
Tire reccomendations for SF wheels.
I am planning to get a spare set of SF rims. What tires fit and what are the best as both wet and dry. I live on an Island with really fast and steep mountain passes in tarmac. Bottom of the mountain will be dry and as you climb into the mist belt, roads are wet.
I do not want to be replacing racing rubber every few months, but want something better than the stock commuter tires.
Lets hear it from you Sumo boys.
I do not want to be replacing racing rubber every few months, but want something better than the stock commuter tires.
Lets hear it from you Sumo boys.
#2
10-30-2012, 08:53 AM
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Posts: 516
I am planning to get a spare set of SF rims. What tires fit and what are the best as both wet and dry. I live on an Island with really fast and steep mountain passes in tarmac. Bottom of the mountain will be dry and as you climb into the mist belt, roads are wet.
I do not want to be replacing racing rubber every few months, but want something better than the stock commuter tires.
Lets hear it from you Sumo boys.
I do not want to be replacing racing rubber every few months, but want something better than the stock commuter tires.
Lets hear it from you Sumo boys.
My second choice would be Pirelli sport demon's, these are great tires that will wear a little slower or last longer as they are a tad harder compound.
btw my D-Tracker benefited immensely from going up from a 130 to a 140 rear, my bike drops into corners much more predictably now at fast riding speeds now.
#3
10-30-2012, 09:20 AM
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Seychelles
Posts: 366
btw my D-Tracker benefited immensely from going up from a 130 to a 140 rear, my bike drops into corners much more predictably now at fast riding speeds now.[/QUOTE]
Hey Joel. Ok so we got 140.17 rear, ( I assume that is the widest that will fit between the swing arm. ) Whats the size up front?
Hey Joel. Ok so we got 140.17 rear, ( I assume that is the widest that will fit between the swing arm. ) Whats the size up front?
#4
10-30-2012, 10:54 AM
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Posts: 516
btw my D-Tracker benefited immensely from going up from a 130 to a 140 rear, my bike drops into corners much more predictably now at fast riding speeds now.
Hey Joel. Ok so we got 140.17 rear, ( I assume that is the widest that will fit between the swing arm. ) Whats the size up front?
Hey Joel. Ok so we got 140.17 rear, ( I assume that is the widest that will fit between the swing arm. ) Whats the size up front?
I got 110/70/17 front & 140/70/17 rear. This size combo fits well & handles great.
The 150 will fit the chain & swingarm but by the skin of it's teeth......the extra unsprung weight doesn't help things & the fact that the rim is just not wide enough, results in to much curve on the tire & strange handling!
#8
10-31-2012, 12:49 AM
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posts: 407
I am thinking on getting Michelin Pilot Activ. Anyone know how good they are?
The IRC tires are too expensive over here. I got one last year on my first tire change, because I wanted to match the front tire. Now that I need both, I'll get something cheaper.
The IRC tires are too expensive over here. I got one last year on my first tire change, because I wanted to match the front tire. Now that I need both, I'll get something cheaper.
