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I thought i'd post pictures of the michelin's here to make it easier for anyone changing tyres to consider.
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Cool, same sizes as stock.

I've heard really good things about the City Grip series, on the Honda Reflex group I used to go to, it was either Pirelli Diablos or City Grips being recommended as the best tires.

I haven't seen them much online yet, did your dealer order them for you?
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The tyres must be easy to get hold of for the tyre shops. I phoned on monday and then again on tuesday, because of members comments, and the shop had got them in tuesday morning and i had them fitted on thursday. Ive done just over thirty miles on them up to now and i really like them, the grip is impressive.
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I'm guessing you're in the UK based on your use of the word "tyre" instead of "tire." ;)

I have 4k under the set of tires I have now. The rear tire's showing its age, so I will have to check with my dealer to see if they can stock some of these for me instead of getting the stock IRCs they carry. I was originally going to try to order and fit them on myself, but that has proved nearly impossible. I can't get the tires on my other scooter to budge, so I'm going to have to take them in to get them fitted. I'll have to do the same for the PCX as well. :lol:
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Dave,
If you are having trouble getting the tyres off Have you tried breaking the bead using your car as a press?

It's an old trials biking trick to get breaak the bead on stubborn tyres. :)
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I'll have to try that next. I jumped up and down on it, but I think the bead is still on there solidly, which is why I can't get any leverage on it...
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Getting a pair of these next week (along with some Dyna beads) :)
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PT63 wrote:The tyres must be easy to get hold of for the tyre shops. I phoned on monday and then again on tuesday, because of members comments, and the shop had got them in tuesday morning and i had them fitted on thursday. Ive done just over thirty miles on them up to now and i really like them, the grip is impressive.
where did you get them and how much were they?

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I bought my tyres from a place called Bromley Tyres in Warrington, the front was £55 and the rear £57.50, i would advise you ring your local
motorcycle tyre dealers and they should be able to get them for you. They don't seem to be available on line yet so try your local dealers.
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PT63 wrote:I bought my tyres from a place called Bromley Tyres in Warrington, the front was £55 and the rear £57.50, i would advise you ring your local
motorcycle tyre dealers and they should be able to get them for you. They don't seem to be available on line yet so try your local dealers.
I was in Warrington saturday buying my new vw golf :)
Didnt see any PCX's though.
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I contacted Michelin and got this reply.

"We would advise that the Michelin City Grip is a current tyre within our range, we therefore recommend contacting the Michelin Two Wheel Team on telephone number 0845 366 1550 for information on a local stockist in your area. "

Hope this is a help for everyone.
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The tyres got their first real test yesterday, very wet, very windy and a rider in a hurry, they passed with top marks. After the first few bends in the road i was so confident in the grip i just opened the throttle and went for it. I would never ridden as fast in the wet on the stock tyres. I rode over manhole covers and the painted road markings and there was not one twitch from the wheels "unlike what i've experienced from the old tyres". The grip is 100% better than stock and i highly recomend them. :D :D :D
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Well that is a vote of good confidence :D . I think my next set are going to be either Diablos or the City grips.

Saying that I have got used to the IRCs sliding about in the wet and if the road is clear a nice controlled 2 wheel drift through a wet bend can fun ;)

(It's just a shame Pirelli don't do SL60's to fit the PCX :cry: )
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rich666 wrote:if the road is clear a nice controlled 2 wheel drift through a wet bend can fun ;)
:o

You're crazy! :lol:
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maddiedog wrote:
rich666 wrote:if the road is clear a nice controlled 2 wheel drift through a wet bend can fun ;)
:o

You're crazy! :lol:
YES! Would be AWESOME to see on video









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I'd imagine it would go something like this:

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if i may be so bold........i have ridden with all three brands all year round.............they all grip the same i didnt change riding style between brands, i think sometimes its mind over matter and having a decent brand will give mental brownie points. Please dont take it the wrong way anyone....its just my humble opinion.....and i will be sourcing the pirellis when the time comes beacause of tyre life. :D :D
oh and PT....dont believe michelins claims about riding over drain lids in the rain.
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It's not that big of a deal ;) , I grew up with Motocrossers and Trials bikes so letting the wheels slide about occasionally is second nature - I still don't like it when they do it without warning though o_O.
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I can handle the rear slipping a little, but when the front feels loose it scares the shit out of me.
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I've slid out the rear when emergency braking, but I cannot imagine losing traction with the front tire. It'd be utterly terrifying. Rich, you have way more guts than I do. o_O
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