Downtown Tires???

[Nireen999]

I have only put 3800km's on my bike and the back tire seems to be wearing strangely..  or is it just the way it is.  It is looking flat in the middle of it.  Is this normal.

[xsel777]

That would be normal if you are not taking wild high speed corners, then the middle trends to wear out faster, and especially so if your really enjoy those crazy fast pull aways to get in front of the traffic.

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[nushipwright]

Is this the factory tire?

When you replace it (I would suggest you do it soon) go for something better.

There are so called dual compound tires, which have a harder rubber area in the middle for longetivity, and softer compound on the sides for grip in corners. Please see this illustration:




Some of these tires are:

Michelin Powerpure SC or
Dunlop Scootsmart
Pirelli Diablo
etc.

Everyone has his/her preference,

I have the Michelin Powerpure SC both front and rear, and they're awesome. Even in ever raining England.
Heard the same about the Dunlop scootsmarts.

[Nireen999]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your comments.

[pipster326]

I just put Metzeler Feel Free tires on my DT , they have awesome grip in dry and wet conditions.


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[RubenC]

I just put on my 4th set of Metzeler Feel Free on Lil Beastie (my DT) this week. 

[Snorvey]

There was an brand new Avon Viper Stryke (who the hell thinks these names up!?) on the rear and an (almost) done Metzler boot on the front.

As this set up (any set up up for that matter) is well beyond my capabilities/levels of bravery anyway,  I've just ordered a matching replacement Avon for the front.

[nushipwright]

I had the Avon Viper Stryke on the rear. In dry conditions it was really good. In wet, and I mean the slightest train, IT WAS AWFUL. SCARY!  Dangerous.
I swapped it for the Michelin and I literally got a new scooter! On dry just as good as the Avon. In wet amazingly good. It makes me almost to brave in corners.

Front maxxis tire was too sensitive on all road marks. And it had an unusual thread wear. So I swapped that for a Michelin too and never looked back.

The reason for choosing Michelin was price. I was contemplating between the power pure (Michelin) the scoot smart (Dunlop) and the feel free (Metzler). Any of these is a good choice I believe.

[Nireen999]

I ordered a back tire which will cost me about $140 and I don't recall the name but will be checking it!

[Mr. Paul]

That flat wear pattern is absolutely normal.

[pipster326]

I hope it's a very good tire, for that price. I paid $140 for both front and rear Metzeler's wth delivery from Amazon. A good tire makes all the difference, when it comes to safety. Give us an update on your purchase,please.

    -Rich


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[Nireen999]

I sure will do that Should have it today or tomorrow.

[Snorvey]

I had the Avon Viper Stryke on the rear. In dry conditions it was really good. In wet, and I mean the slightest train, IT WAS AWFUL. SCARY!  Dangerous.

Well I live in one of the wettest, most miserable countries in the world, ridden bikes of all types for 30 plus years though all weather and the Avon tyre was fine (apart from the silly name of course) on all types of surfaces - and I would pretty much say that for all modern tyres sold in the UK these days.

...and I can't honestly believe Avon would deliberately market a 'dangerous' tyre.

It depends on how you're riding the bike I guess.

[sissy mary]

I have found the Michelin city grips give me the most mileage.  Have heard the Michelin P. Pures are good also with there dual compound rubber? I am at 65,000 miles now on my xciting 500. 

[Nireen999]

My new tire friends is called: BRIDGESTONE