Where's the best place to buy tires
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08-21-2012 | 03:49 AM
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Where's the best place to buy tires
I still have a few miles on my stock tires to go but I'm beginning to look for a new set. I'd like go with something around a 80/20 dirt or 70/30 dirt. Will there be a noticeable reduction in road vibration compared to the stock "S" tires?
I've been looking online at a few places but they all have varying/limited sizes available. Seems like our size is hard to find. Anyone know of a good place that carries a lot of sizes and choices?
I've been looking online at a few places but they all have varying/limited sizes available. Seems like our size is hard to find. Anyone know of a good place that carries a lot of sizes and choices?
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08-21-2012 | 02:07 PM
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alot of Internet places...Motorcycle Superstore is a good place..
I went to my Local Indy cycle guy...he matched anyones prices and put them on for free..
I'm running the Pirelli Scorpion A/T... 80/20..and wow night n day...They are Directional Radial,had them spun balanced and they are soooo nice on the road,check the reviews on them,good for hard pack/fire roads....I'm very happy,and in the Twisties they handle like a Super Moto.
I went to my Local Indy cycle guy...he matched anyones prices and put them on for free..
I'm running the Pirelli Scorpion A/T... 80/20..and wow night n day...They are Directional Radial,had them spun balanced and they are soooo nice on the road,check the reviews on them,good for hard pack/fire roads....I'm very happy,and in the Twisties they handle like a Super Moto.
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08-21-2012 | 03:01 PM
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You'll have an easier time if you pick the tire you want first and then shop it around. Nobody carries every tire or in every size, but somebody will have the tire you want in the size you need. Google is your friend.
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08-21-2012 | 06:26 PM
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I have the AC10's also. $120 for front and rear shipped from Dennis Kirk.
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08-21-2012 | 07:41 PM
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So far I'm leaning towards the Kenda K761. It seems like a good tire at a great price.
Two questions: Should I get new tubes when I change the tires and should I get it balanced afterwards?
Two questions: Should I get new tubes when I change the tires and should I get it balanced afterwards?
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08-21-2012 | 09:27 PM
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wouldnt hurt to upgrade to a heavy duty tube while your doing it. im running the ac10 rear and the scorpion xc front and i couldnt be happier with how they handle everything. even high speed trails doing 40-50 hitting sugar sand or anything else and its been amazing. such a huge difference compared to what was on the bike when i bought it. i will definitely be going with this combo again for my next set also.