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General Talk => General Bike Talk => Topic started by: Little Scotty on November 07, 2011, 04:25:58 PM

Title: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on November 07, 2011, 04:25:58 PM

Why are motor cycle tyres so relatively expensive?Can i get tyres which last longer on the rear of my xs than Metzellers?[are bridgestones a better value option?]Thanx

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Jonesy on November 07, 2011, 04:59:20 PM

Hey Scotty
Check out the review section, some blokes are quoting big K's out of some brands

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on November 11, 2011, 03:20:15 PM

thanx Jonesy,but where is the review section?Pps-what do you think is the best option pls?

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: petejw1966 on November 11, 2011, 04:35:30 PM

heres a link i think jonesy was refering too,
i just bought a shinko tour master for $180
was cheaper than the bt45 and metzlers.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on November 12, 2011, 02:00:00 PM

thanx Pete,still and all,hardly a bargain

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: petejw1966 on November 12, 2011, 03:25:07 PM

theres the cheaper shinko,
was the old tyre in the pic,
i think that was around 130, that would
probably be the cheapest rear tyre u could get.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on November 26, 2011, 02:02:18 PM

thanx blokes

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on November 28, 2011, 01:26:08 PM

Peter,
I couldnt see any link.
Ps I saw an add for long wearing tyres-Michelin,unless i dreamt it
Thanx

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: wiz on November 28, 2011, 04:54:58 PM

Avons, a bit more expensive, but folks are claiming 16-24k, which makes them cheap. IMHO.

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Jonesy on November 28, 2011, 04:56:21 PM

Here Scotty, try this.
http://xs1100.com.au/forum/index.php?topic=1267.0

You could also try scrolling down to the bottom of the "general talk" section and you'll see a sub-section called "Reviews".....its in there, under "tyres"

Title: Re: tyres
Post by: Little Scotty on February 28, 2012, 04:42:03 PM

thanx Blokes,one and all;much appreciated