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Post by fflintstone on Aug 20, 2012 14:15:04 GMT -6
Motorcycle Superstore has discontinued this tire ,the Michelin Pilot Sport ,130/60-13--I have found a store that claims to have this discontinued tire ,new in box,but it also says this tire is for the rear --my question is,is it ok to use this tire on the front,since that is the tire I need to replace?And ,I think we had a discussion about using a 140/60-13 earlier ,and I haven't been able to find it in my bookmarks..has anyone used this wider tire on the Roketa Mc 54 250 B?And one more question,has anyone had any dealings with this store and do they have a good rep? I have a link to their web site... check it out and let me know if anyone knows them--thanks ,fflintstone stores.ebay.com/MOTORACE-CLOSEOUTS/_i.html?rt=nc&_sid=124695060&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=4 |
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Post by fflintstone on Aug 20, 2012 14:25:22 GMT -6
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Post by bhinch on Aug 20, 2012 15:52:32 GMT -6
My scoot takes the 130/60-13 tire and it's the same front or rear....the tire does not know which end of the scoot it is installed on....I bought Avon's the last time and from Motorcycle Superstore....great service...yes that tire has been discontinued.....enjoy the ride...
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Post by JR on Aug 24, 2012 12:13:31 GMT -6
Sorry Flintstone I didn't see this and yes you can run the 140/60/13 on the rear in fact you'll like it better.
JR
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Post by fflintstone on Aug 24, 2012 14:50:53 GMT -6
Ok Thanks Jr and bhinch--I really like the Michelin tire because it is rated for higher speed than the Avon Viper Stryke ,and only about 10 bucks more--and one other thing,I find it strange that they say that a tire at 130/60-13 is a rear tire,even if it is the same size as the front tire--I asked Motorcycle Super Store and they say that the tire is not for the front--I am referring to the Michelin Pilot Sport--I really wonder what the difference is ?
Thanks all for the help,fflintstone
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Post by cruiser on Aug 24, 2012 22:02:08 GMT -6
The main difference between the front and rear tires is the thread design. The front has to be more resistant to hydroplaning in the wet and has to give good directional stability in varying road conditions like road grooving during road repairs and also metal bridge grates. Rear tires are designed more for traction while accelerating and braking. They also have to handle more weight loading than the front tire does. Where you choose to use the tire (front or rear) can depend on your style of driving and the condition of the roads your travel and what kind of weather you drive in.
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Post by rp on Aug 24, 2012 23:29:04 GMT -6
Don't forget about balancing that new tire & rim.
keeping the ride smooth.
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Post by prodigit on Aug 26, 2012 17:17:06 GMT -6
Though, for 250cc scoots or less, there should be no difference in rear or front tires.
It's not like the tire has almost double the weight on the back to the front like with some 1k cc harleys. Also, it's not like those scoots have so much power that they would skid the tire (other than in rain or oily environments).
So technically you could put either tire on either wheel.
I mean, it basically only makes a difference on the track.
Switching tires (back on front and front on back) still gives you better traction than some 1960 and '70's motorcycles (in case you're worried about performance issues)!
The thing is, if you drive careful (like most bikers should), it makes almost no difference.
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Post by rp on Aug 26, 2012 19:30:59 GMT -6
I have the 2008 Roketa MC-62 and just put the Michelin City Grip 140/60-13 on it this morning, along with a new air valve from "Kurvey Girl" (recom from Cruiser) and 2oz of "Dyna Beads" You have to keep your tires balanced. The tire has twice as many threads as the OEM and because its 10MM wider the scooter doesn't lean to either side if I come to a "Stop & Go" stop.
The thing to remember is. What ever tire you decide on and/or if you have never done it before, "You Have To Balance Your Tires" This alone can make a big difference in the way your scooter handles. You can take your tires to a shop and get them balanced in the traditional way or you can go with the "Dyna Beads". Bottom line, it's gotta get done.
Working to a smoother ride.
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