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blackrod

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White Wall Tires
« on: September 19, 2013, 02:21:19 AM »
Hello

I am looking to switch out the stock tires on my Kymco Like 50 to white wall tires.  Does anyone have any experience with white wall tires?  What manufacturers do you recommend and do any of you have any experience with white wall tires?

I like the retro look of the white wall tires and think it will look nice on the Kymco Like.

Thanks,
Ross
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Rbt Jean

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2013, 02:10:19 PM »
I don't think I've seen any.

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2013, 02:12:43 PM »
Here is a link to Motorcycle Super Store, they have retro white walls.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/32/404/15042/ITEM/Shinko-SR550-White-Wall-Front---Rear-Tire.aspx

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2013, 01:29:38 AM »
You may not have a lot of rubber compound and tread design choices on brands that offer white wall tires....

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 02:04:08 AM »
RATTLE CAN YOUR TIRES........................ ;D

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2013, 02:10:14 AM »

blackrod

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2013, 03:32:48 AM »
Thanks for all of the replies.  I found out Continental makes tires in the 130/70/12 for rear and 120/70/12 for front tire on Kymco Like.

Here is the link:

http://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/products/whitewall+tyre+continental+_80024ww0

Everyone thinks highly of the Continental tires so I think this is the best choice.

Best,
Ross
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Malossi 70cc
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245luigi

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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 10:57:06 AM »
Ross,

Please post photos of the tires on the bike when you get a chance!
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2012 Kymco Like70
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Re: White Wall Tires
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 10:51:34 PM »
Stick with a WW tire without the center line in the tread.  That line will follow diamond scraped roads and can make riding them unnerving. 
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