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« on: March 31, 2012, 12:23:57 PM »
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sissy mary

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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2012, 04:57:11 PM »
I have only used the Michelin Gold Standard tires on mine with good results, & good milege. They seem to handle well, but I am not really into sport stuff. I really just tour. I do wish someone would come out with a long wearing radial touring tire in our sizes. But our rear tire seems to be somewhat of an odd ball size? :-*
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2012, 01:59:41 AM »
Have you thought about Heidenau's? http://www.moto-amore.com/heidenau/new/productsnew_b.html
I have sworn (amongst many other loyal Heidenau fans), these are the best out there, I put them on my buddy, double the life, and great grip. Available in 'S' speed rating without worry. PROPERGerman manufacturer, not just a German name, I just (on Friday) put a new K66 on the rear of my x500, so to early for any reviews, but they are awesome, and made for wet conditions.......
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sissy mary

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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2012, 01:04:07 PM »
They did replace the Gold Standard tire, but a few places still have some in stock. Try motorcycle super store first. :-*
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2012, 07:01:32 AM »
Josh from www.thescootergarage.com/ is a  Heidenau dealer. He'll hook you up. Also I believe the Pirelli Diablo is Steel Radial in your size. I think they are the ONLY steel in scooter tires...
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2012, 01:47:07 PM »
Check out Avon also, but if I remember the only radial rear tires I could find for our X500 was in the size 150/60-14 only, not 150/70-14. I think this would make the tire a little shorter than stock? :-*
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 02:29:18 PM »
Forgot to ask? What did the K66 cost? Tire only, not with shipping and such. :-* Nice looking tire, I'll try one when my new Mich Gold Standard wears out. :-*
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2012, 03:28:39 PM »
yes, 3/10's of an inch does not seem like much, but it would drop the MPG, and maybe handle worse as the tire would be lowwer & more narrow?  :-*
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2012, 04:31:20 PM »
Quote from: sissy mary on April 02, 2012, 02:29:18 PM
Forgot to ask? What did the K66 cost? Tire only, not with shipping and such. :-* Nice looking tire, I'll try one when my new Mich Gold Standard wears out. :-*

I paid $129.63 (Free shipping thrown in). Do some searching on modernbuddy.com and modernvespa.com to find out how good these are.
I only bought the rear, but will get a front when there is less life on the current one.
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2012, 03:07:14 AM »
Usually a 60 series tire is shorter, and wider than a 70 series
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Re: Xciting 500 Tires
« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2012, 07:54:10 AM »
I had Dunlops on them, but wore them out in less than a year...
Only Michelin for me!
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