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mrjlube
Full Member
Posts: 110
new Michelin city grip s
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May 08, 2013, 11:36:53 PM »
Well my new tires were delivered today and they are being installed tomorrow morning. Anything I need to know about
New tires? Also any feed back on the city grips?
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Vivo
Hero Member
Posts: 4980
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #1 on:
May 09, 2013, 01:43:35 AM »
You have to break it in for around 100 miles... no tire abuse... slow figure eights on an empty parking lot ....
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ophelia
Sr. Member
Posts: 394
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #2 on:
May 09, 2013, 02:40:25 AM »
The figure eights that Vivo mentioned will help scrub off the slippery mold-releasing compound from tire manufacturing. Be careful when your tires are new! Your bike might be very skittish. The City Grips are very nice tires.
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2011 Kymco Downtown 300i
BigOrange
Full Member
Posts: 199
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #3 on:
May 09, 2013, 09:12:33 AM »
I just replaced the MAXXIS OEM front tire on my 2009 XC 500 Ri with a City Grip. The City Grip is sweeeeeet! I already ordered the back tire. In 1500 miles I will replace the Viper on the back.
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I wish I could ride more and drive less!
2009 Xciting 500i White!
2007 Xciting 250 Orange!
desliderman
Full Member
Posts: 119
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #4 on:
May 09, 2013, 03:34:00 PM »
I run the Michelins. I've already got 2000 more miles on these then I had on the stock tires when I replaced them. I was talking to my mechanic and he told me it looks like I've got a good 3000 miles left before I need to change them out. When I do I'm staying with what's on there.
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Scumeda3
Newbie
Posts: 32
I drive a 2009 Xciting Ri
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #5 on:
May 20, 2013, 02:13:12 PM »
City Grips are fabulous! I just wore one out with over 9,000 miles! It wore well and grips well. Good luck with it.
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mrjlube
Full Member
Posts: 110
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #6 on:
May 20, 2013, 11:36:47 PM »
Thanks for the input guys!
Much appreciated.....be safe
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jprestonian
Hero Member
Posts: 1095
2007 Kymco People 250, 2011 Honda PCX
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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Reply #7 on:
May 21, 2013, 02:54:18 AM »
I've put 2000 miles on a new 14" City Grip on the Honda (rear), and it seems to perform very well, especially in wet. Hard to believe I got more than 10,000 on the OEM IRC tire!
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Wanda the Honda
BigOrange
Full Member
Posts: 199
Re: new Michelin city grip s
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June 03, 2013, 03:02:03 AM »
Just put new City grip on the back tire. Now I have city grips on front and back. Replacing Front Maxxis and rear Avon Viper strike.
The City Grips are better in every way. Speedo is accurate now and not 10% over.
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I wish I could ride more and drive less!
2009 Xciting 500i White!
2007 Xciting 250 Orange!
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