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Scootsuper9

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New tire(s)
« on: May 19, 2015, 11:10:53 AM »
From all the riding I do my rear tire is down to nothing. I was thinking about gettin the biggest and fattest tire I can for the stock rim, not only to get the rpms lower but it would look like a street bike from the back 8). Any recommendations? Could I just take the tire size and use anything that complies? What are other people running?
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2015, 03:43:01 PM »
I replaced mine with Avon Viper Stykes, same size on OEM.  I bought them because they were recommended by several posters on this site.    I replaced my 10 plus year old OEM tires, side walls were cracked and pretty hard.  So far, like the Avon's OK, but not crazy about them.

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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2015, 04:25:32 PM »
Im considering Pirelli Diablo's but havent heard much about them.
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2015, 04:53:31 PM »
I've recently put on kenda tires.  Not expensive and grip great.  I'll put better ones on next.
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2015, 11:09:10 AM »
Ya I'm thinkin about a fat street bike tire good for gettin the bike sideways. The stock tires pretty big but I'd like one a little bigger... Or a lot. It's been plugged already and the plug has been ground flush to the tire from riding :P not much life left to the tire either
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2015, 03:31:04 AM »
Check out Heidenau K58 or K61.  I got some Heidenau for my People 50 2T and really like them.  Haven't ridden on them yet, but look/ feel great.  Cheers
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2015, 11:41:00 PM »
Are you sure you can get a larger tire on the super 9
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2015, 03:28:34 PM »
The stock tires seemed to have very poor traction,  in my opinion,  compared to the ones I've put on.  It was a huge step up for me. 
I guess if you remove the fender guard thing from the back you should be able to go a little bigger.  I'll ask my local shop a few questions.  That could potentially look awesome
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2015, 08:04:20 PM »
SPILL IT....NO SECRETS
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2015, 01:00:55 PM »
Did the rear fender delete many moons ago. I have like a whole nother 2 inches till the case and that's my restriction but that would leave me a more than fat enough tire, especially because that's about an extra 3" in dia.
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2015, 01:02:06 PM »
And would definitely look sweet
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2015, 01:39:48 PM »
I recently had to replace a destroyed Dunlop Scoot Smart tire with a one size larger Bridgestone Hoop......but was cautioned by an older, veteran, parts manager...that going to a slightly wider tire on a stock rim has actually Reduced my tire/road contact patch. Wider tires only increase road contact if placed on wider rim!
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2015, 11:54:45 PM »
Quote from: Stig on May 26, 2015, 01:39:48 PM
I recently had to replace a destroyed Dunlop Scoot Smart tire with a one size larger Bridgestone Hoop......but was cautioned by an older, veteran, parts manager...than going to a slightly wider tire on a stock rim has actually Reduced my tire/road contact patch. Wider tires only increase road contact if placed on wider rim!
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Good point!  That's something to definitely keep in mind
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2015, 12:08:57 AM »
I guess a good stock set will be safe
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Re: New tire(s)
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2015, 01:03:03 AM »
Ya true, but my bigger concern is a larger diameter, that would be great. However, if there is a wider rim thT is compatible, let me know
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