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mrmike

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Tire comparison
« on: March 28, 2025, 11:50:12 AM »
I'm ready to pull the trigger and replace the tires on my '23 People S 150i. It currently has the stock Kendra tires (only 1100 miles). From everything I've read the Michelin City Grip 2 tires are the best to get. I'm 81 years old and want the best handling and wet weather tire available. Are the City Grip 2's the answer?
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2025, 12:15:08 PM »
they seem to be the premium tire choice
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2025, 12:59:38 PM »
People take either Pirelli Angels or Michelin City Grip II, best deal for grip, endurance and money.
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2025, 04:01:25 PM »
Quote from: Ruffus on March 28, 2025, 12:59:38 PM
People take either Pirelli Angels or Michelin City Grip II, best deal for grip, endurance and money.

I have one of those on each end!

wait!
No I don't.
2 different scooters.

being a touch superstitious - I like the idea of Angels under me!
Plus the tire is Italian and my Piaggio is Italian.
(no wait! - the Angels are from Yugoslavia, and the scoot is from Vietnam.
OK, never mind)

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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2025, 05:59:12 PM »
Mike, I'm sure either would be an excellent choice, but my preference based on previous scooter experience is the Mich CG2s.  I have Pirellis (Diablo Rosso*) on my Triumph and they're excellent, just that I've never tried that marque on a scooter.

* Stig, if you go for Angels through superstition, then I'm OK with Red Devils as they're an ace Royal Air Force display team!
« Last Edit: March 28, 2025, 06:01:22 PM by Neil955i »
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2025, 11:23:57 PM »
Michelin CityGrip wil be a very good  choice but I’ve actually bought an extra set of rims for my Agility, as well as as a set of dual purpose  /“knobbies” for exploring backroads in our area.

I did some reading elsewhere and someone has mentioned that the dual purpuse tires at one of his two Agilities offers a better grip on all road conditions.

The tires on my Agility were still in almost new condition and it would be total sin just to replace it. Therefore I decided to buy the extra rims. The knobbies still need to be mounted.

I am not bothered that much about mileage on tires any longer. If the knobbies do not last I can still put the original rims and tires back in place. In the meanwhile I should be able to discover the scenery at the backroads with confidence.
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2025, 01:09:42 PM »
that's a great idea, Scooterfan! I don't think I've ever read about anyone having separate wheels and tires to swap onto their scooter. When you get the knobbies on you'll have to post a pic.
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Re: Tire comparison
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2025, 11:18:52 AM »
@ Iahawk.

I acrually have an extra set of rims and tires for the Silverwing as well.
Difficult to explain but just the idea of having a possible tire problem and having to wait a couple of days to get the problem sorted at a shop makes me feel a bit "closterphobic". It might sound weird but it is what it is.

I will forward some photos in the nearby future.
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