[Discussion] ~ Tyres Related Issue

[Sonicgear]

It would be wise to change front and back at the same time eventho front tire got thread.... becos after a certain time tire 'Die' like it harden and dont grip

[Tourer]

Originally posted by wth195@February 22, 2007 11:36 pm

hi if i juz wanna change bt090 for my back wheel how much huh think of changing it soon....

If I'm not wrong 090 are racing tyres... Racing tyres are meant for track and they have limited heat cycles (heat up and cool down), which after some heat cycles their performance will drop...

 

Try getting road tyres instead unless you intend to hit the tracks, better wet traction, and heats up more easily compared to track tyres to provide early grip. My 2 cents.

[mudman]

bros.can use a pen knife to cut the remaining portion away.

diy fix cheaper, the kit cost less than $10:sleep:

[Flaky_Boi]

U can get the tyre repair kit @ Mustafa... I got mine at $8 or so....

 

 

Can diy on the spot... Save the tow fee....

[bobo_rider]

i juz mend mine abt 1mth ago... oso cost me $5...

[Flaky_Boi]

Jux to add on, its always gd to hav a tyre repair kit wif u whenever u ride ur bike....

 

My bike suffered from puctured tyre twice within the span of half a year.. Once in M'sia... Another time in town... Both in the middle of the nite... At least u still can do something abt ur tyre...

[Flaky_Boi]

Originally posted by arun9457@February 22, 2007 02:37 pm

batilax bt090 $220 soft compound

sportec m1 $230

bt090 $265

 

location , lim ah boy

 

why waste so much money i go to other bike shops i will be paying them 30 to 50 bucks extra can pump petrol!

Sometimes, its the workmanship.... I'm sure a lot of ppl here wun mind payin dat bit more for better workmanship....

 

I've seen mechanics installing the tyres wrongly, as in the other direction against the arrow stated. There's another incident where the mechanic forgot to tie a couple screws after puttin back the tyre... Very screwed up rite?

*No names mentioned*

 

Of coz, u'll also hav to check the shelf live of the tyre dat'll be installed on ur bike....

[seancxm]

Originally posted by anric79@February 22, 2007 01:33 pm

hi seancsm, will tat pop out looks like chewing gum will disappear over time cos i think riding long enough will properly flaten it , will it ? cos season liao mah? what is ur experience of ur S4 and phantom?

Last but not least ur alfra romeo looks nice leh, how much u bought on the road, means everything eG tax ,insurance or whatever .

think everyone answered your queries already

for my s4 and phantom they both flatened out over time.

 

agree with most ppl here to get a tyre patch kit.. very impt to get one.

 

to add on, on certain cars (like Alfa GT), there's no spare tyre in the trunk. instead they provide you with some kind of tyre patch kit

 

ps. the alfa in e pic isn't mine.. not so fortunate... yet...

[unique1039]

Originally posted by anric79@February 22, 2007 12:59 pm

I today just went Loois motor to mend my rear tyre cos hit a nail.

The mechanic insert a long rubber tube thing inside the hole of the punctured tyre and cost me $5, is that expensive, how much u all guy mend ah?

 

Last but not least, when i reach my destination, i take a look at the tyre again, the rubber thing is not evenly paste -- pop out one leh , like the tyre had run onto the chewing gum and stick on the wheel, dont look nice, is it like tat one?

don't worry..its a 'standard' price...the'worm' is there for the purpose of stopping any air leak..so don't mind the outlook too much...=p

[ShnHwA-]

i also tio a nail!!! damn long lohz..dunnoe which idiot left it on the road!!! poke a hole on my 2mths+ sportec M1!!!!

[raidknight]

Originally posted by Sh|nHwA-@February 23, 2007 11:52 pm

i also tio a nail!!! damn long lohz..dunnoe which idiot left it on the road!!! poke a hole on my 2mths+ sportec M1!!!!

wah power sia!!! 2 mths plus u nvr try and remove it?? u also good la...

 

anyway repair nail in tyre about $5 can liao....

[ShnHwA-]

Originally posted by raidknight@February 23, 2007 11:58 pm

wah power sia!!! 2 mths plus u nvr try and remove it?? u also good la...

 

anyway repair nail in tyre about $5 can liao....

bro..if u read carefully hor is on my 2mths+ sportec M1..not on my sportec M1 for 2mths+

[d3an_cain]

any suggestion?

 

oh ya..any 1 heard of michelin pilot power???

[slakerz69]

Originally posted by d3an_cain@March 09, 2007 12:32 pm

any suggestion?

recamended m3

[Flaky_Boi]

Conti Sports Attack~~~~

[kailong]

Originally posted by d3an_cain@March 09, 2007 12:32 pm

any suggestion?

 

oh ya..any 1 heard of michelin pilot power???

 

U using tourcross on ur fazer???

[smiley73]

since we are in tyre topic would like to ask anyone using IRC brand

[sfazruzs]

IRC is a so damn long life span!! hahahha

u can use around 2 yrs and the thread still in have..

but when u corner, or during rainy days. GOD BLESS YOU!!

 

hehehehe....

 

I recommend dunlop sportmax

 

 

[smiley73]

Originally posted by sfazruzs@March 09, 2007 05:07 pm

IRC is a so damn long life span!! hahahha

u can use around 2 yrs and the thread still in have..

but when u corner, or during rainy days. GOD BLESS YOU!!

 

hehehehe....

 

I recommend dunlop sportmax

 

 

icic thanks i was quote 110/140 $260 made in japan tyre

 

conti 110/150 $300

 

dunlop 501 $260

 

how much is dunlop sportmax

[d3an_cain]

Originally posted by kailong@March 09, 2007 03:18 pm

 

U using tourcross on ur fazer???

no dude..

i ridin S4..

thinkin of upgrading 2 FZ1 in future.(with TourX)..

hehehe..

 

gonna buy the HJC similar 2 tourX helmet @ motorworld soon.. :thumb:

[West Spec]

well there is also another choice where u can choose the Bridgestone BT021.

[Guest quizesilver]

err

actually here maybe able to have more choice??

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forum/index....howtopic=135310

[dintigger]

Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 hehe i love them

[SMR]

Since this topic is asking abt all rounder tyre, it should have reasonble well performance during cornering, wet & dry weather and also mileage etc...

 

My vote goes to the new BT021.

[s4vtec]

all rounder tyre??? wat abt BT56???