What tyres do you use?

[m0p]

btw stumbows did u get those bars off pj?

[stumbows]

Nah i didn't

[stumbows]

Originally Posted by Sam Wenham

ive used maxxis and duro. they r both fairly good. but now im goin to bridgestone bt601ss tyres. they r bout twice the price of the others so hopefully they r worth it

Sam please tell me where you are getting these from because i have tried numerous places trying to track down a set.

Thanks dude.

[Ruby]

What size front rim you running? I've been looking for a 12" for the front, but no luck yet. Or do they happen to make 14" motard tyres?

[stumbows]

I am running 12/12 but i have a 14 that i replace when riding on the dirt.

They do make tyres to suit both rims though and i've seen both setups being used.

[Sam Wenham]

really i didnt think they made a 14'' motard tyre? but the motorcycing australia rules say u need 12'' max size.

hunt around because u should be able to get 12'' rims easily

[stumbows]

Sam where did you get your 601s?

[Sam Wenham]

i went to the local bike shop and they ordered them from some bridgestone dealer in NSW, aparently they r hard to get onto though. so best bet is to do the rounds and see what they can do

cheers

[sik-pj]

i got Michelin Pilots the 14 front is being orderd atm i got the 14/12 set up i wana see how that set up works before i buy the 12 inch rim..

[Worm]

After talking to a few tyres techs I have some info......

Advice given to me is as follows. This is for fitting to 12" 1.85 rims.
Michelin pilot sport (powers arent made in 12") are the best option for racing as they are the softest compound tyre. Getting a 120 profile (tyre width) tyre is going to bulge on the rim and it actually distorts the tyre hence changing its properties which doesnt benefit in any way. Infact its bad.
Using a 110 however will be the perfect fit as it wont distort meaning the tyre will keep its shape improving overall performance.

The difference between a larger (120) tyre is that it will provide more grip while the smaller (110) tyre will provide better turn in. Seeing as these mini motards arent all that powerful the better option is to have better turn in rather than better grip.... having said the above.... you may not even have better grip with the 120 as it is distorted and changes the tyre properties.

In conclusion: 120 is cheaper, looks better and MAY provide better grip while the 110 stays its shape and turns in better.

I have ordered the 110/90x12 pilot sport