[Discussion] Tires on your Phantom

[jtzx]

Got myself a Metzeler Lasertec at Planet last month. I feel way more confident on the roads right now. However, just a quick question, what are your pressure values for the Metz for front and rear? The last I checked it was about 250(front)/220(rear) as per what Ah Chong pumped for me.

 

for me.. rear ( 230) front (220)..

 

too hard. no friction to the road.

[armani123sg]

Got myself a Metzeler Lasertec at Planet last month. I feel way more confident on the roads right now. However, just a quick question, what are your pressure values for the Metz for front and rear? The last I checked it was about 250(front)/220(rear) as per what Ah Chong pumped for me.

 

when i used metz tires, i used to pump 220 for both.

[rylche]

Hm, will check the pressure tmr! Thanks guys

[razali1980]

Guys.. the tire pressure not indicated on the tire itself huh??

[VidaK]

Guys.. the tire pressure not indicated on the tire itself huh??

 

its indicated on the tyre yes... but... most of us like to pump a different level of air pressure

[lycan]

my phantom is fitted with a 140 rear tire..

 

i think the brand is bridgestone..

 

[aitch52]

Hi Guys

 

some interesting points of view, my Phantom came with stock IRC's and just recently after 17,600 kms the handling definitely degraded. As I am out in the sticks there is not a great deal of choice here.

 

Wanted to switch to Michelins, but difficult to get. Had a chat with my Guru and he convinced me to stick with the IRC's. I am slightly redfaced about the mileage I got out of my tyres, added to that there was still plenty of tread depth.

 

Only had one scary moment in the wet trying to avoid a huge pothole, nice rear wheel drift and finished with a 270 degree spin, managed to keep it upright somehow.

 

The tyres fitted now feel great and confidence is restored, I figure that I will treat myself to a new set every Christmas as they are so cheap.

 

Happy Trails

[VidaK]

Hi Guys

 

some interesting points of view, my Phantom came with stock IRC's and just recently after 17,600 kms the handling definitely degraded. As I am out in the sticks there is not a great deal of choice here.

 

Wanted to switch to Michelins, but difficult to get. Had a chat with my Guru and he convinced me to stick with the IRC's. I am slightly redfaced about the mileage I got out of my tyres, added to that there was still plenty of tread depth.

 

Only had one scary moment in the wet trying to avoid a huge pothole, nice rear wheel drift and finished with a 270 degree spin, managed to keep it upright somehow.

 

The tyres fitted now feel great and confidence is restored, I figure that I will treat myself to a new set every Christmas as they are so cheap.

 

Happy Trails

 

well... roads in thailand aren't prefect... take it easy ok...?

[aitch52]

Perfection is in the eye of the beholder Vidak haha

 

You are right mate, I have learned to ride defensively but not like a *****. In Thailands defence there are a lot of good roads too, but also some horrors. The IRC's new are a good tyre but they do tend to harden, I reckon 12 months is the optimum time to change them out.

 

Cheers

 

PS I was stationed at HMS Simbang in the early 70's and have very fond memories of Singapore, Nee Soon and Sembawang Villages and the Kampongs around there.

[genie]

Hi guys!

 

I have bumps popping up in my back tyre...

 

 

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4448/tyrebump1.jpg

 

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4585/tyrebump2.jpg

 

 

Anyone experienced this before?

 

Know of possible cause(s) & the remedy for it?

 

Looks like it has to be replaced, pronto?

[genie]

u can find the address in the "shop directory" link above, it cost me $90 for my metz rear tyre... its good

 

Where exactly is the "shop directory"? I don't see it!

 

Would like the address to "hkl in Bukit Merah" since I am staying in Tiong Bahru & may need to change my back tyre.

[hamsterwhale]

Hi guys!

 

I have bumps popping up in my back tyre...

 

 

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4448/tyrebump1.jpg

 

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4585/tyrebump2.jpg

 

 

Anyone experienced this before?

 

Know of possible cause(s) & the remedy for it?

 

Looks like it has to be replaced, pronto?

 

u need to change it asap, if possible dun ride, if die die muz ride, better call tow truck, cuz that is a tyre failure waiting to happen as the internal wire strands embedded in the tyre that is holding the shape has kaput, now its only left the rubber thats holding the air pressure, so i leave it up to you to decide.........

 

 

 

 

HUAT HUAT HUAT AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bikee]

The internal wire is torn.. It will blow if gets too hot from friction while moving as hot air expand. It happened to my car while on the way to tyre shop years ago.

[Zhi Ming]

looks very scary ! . $40 tow truck for 2-way trip to planet recommended pronto !

[Raptor]

TS -if you could let the rest here know what is the brand of tyre and how long has it been in use... you could save alot of other riders the kind of headache you are having now.

 

Unless.... you are one those who believe in the equal misery concept.

[ahcaibiker]

wa lau.. 1st time seeing it happen on a phantom rear tire...

 

if you value your life or safety, do not ride it, have it towed to bike shop to have the tires replaced...

 

i've been studying the "made in japan" and "made in thailand" tires recently, and found the thailand ones to be inferior in quality...

 

one cause of the bumps, could be riding the bike with extremely low tire pressure.

 

i pump and check my pressure once a week, and i will advise such practice, it's all part of the TLC for your bike!

[PaLmEr]

it happened to me twice on Dunlop TT900 tyres too. The tyres were barely 1 - 2 mths old

[armani123sg]

tow it to shop bro... towing only $20 for one way... safer...

 

n bro palmer, that time i was at planet n a guy riding an rxz also showed me his tires... had bumps also... scary... so far 2 ppl experienced bumps on dunlop tires...

[wesone3]

wow..epic... first time i've seen something like this ..hope you managed to get it fixed!

[genie]

It is a Pirelli City Demon tyre. It replaced the IRC stock tyre in March 2008. So it has been in use for 1 year 10 months.

 

I plan to ride to HKL which is about 5 minutes from my place. Not sure which "HKL" I should go to though, since there are at least 3 addresses on their website:

 

 

Team HKL Racing

 

Address:

Blk 1008 #01-24

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

Team HKL Workshop

 

Address:

Blk 1008 #01-16

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

Hock Kim Leong Trading Co.

 

Address:

Blk 1007 #01-05

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

This would be my first time there. Any advice?

[stanco]

It is a Pirelli City Demon tyre. It replaced the IRC stock tyre in March 2008. So it has been in use for 1 year 10 months.

 

I plan to ride to HKL which is about 5 minutes from my place. Not sure which "HKL" I should go to though, since there are at least 3 addresses on their website:

 

 

Team HKL Racing

 

Address:

Blk 1008 #01-24

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

Team HKL Workshop

 

Address:

Blk 1008 #01-16

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

Hock Kim Leong Trading Co.

 

Address:

Blk 1007 #01-05

Bukit Merah Lane 3

Singapore 159721

 

 

This would be my first time there. Any advice?

 

the one at blk 1007 is more like a showroom, selling accessories and stuff (only went past but never walk in before, so not 100% sure).

 

but the other 2 are both workshop and are just opposite to each other only. one is beside universal motor (pulsar dealer), the other one is beside juzzwheel.

[ApaM]

better change fast dude. u live only once..

[genie]

Yup, fully intend to change it tomorrow. Don't know if HKL would be open tomorrow though. Tried calling for past two days but they are obviously closed for CNY.

[Guest B_E_N]

TS -if you could let the rest here know what is the brand of tyre and how long has it been in use... you could save alot of other riders the kind of headache you are having now.

 

Unless.... you are one those who believe in the equal misery concept.

 

eh hello.. sorry to say something.. i may not know as much bike stuff as u(mod)

this is manufacture faults, any brand might happen too.. u cant be coz of the brand he using u wan tell every1 that this brand no good

i had friend that use continental tyres got bump too, and i also have friend use continental no problem.

wat u tink about continental den? bad tyres? lousy?

peace, jus sharing

[genie]

Finally got the rear tyre replaced at Ah Koon.

 

'Made in Korea' Shinko tyre. $88.

 

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2421/reartyre1.jpg

 

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4623/shinko1.jpg