It finally happened

[logepoge1]

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Need new tire. Don't want irc. What are some good brands and sizes in the us? Gn2 and 2yous please don't reply. Trying to keep thread helpful

[gn2]

Cheeky cunt.
Here you go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Michelin-City-G ... 1218296856
That one's the best.
Anyone tells you different, they're lying.

[logepoge1]

Im just messing with you guys lol. I need to figure how to do it myself. Dealership said $85 if I take wheel off and provide the tire. Revzilla has it for $51 free shipping so Ill probably get through them

[gn2]

Take it to an independent tyre fitters around about lunchtime when the boss is out and slip a tyre fitter $10 cash and the tyre will be on before you've got time to scratch your arse and pick your nose.
Not in that order obviously.

[logepoge1]

okay just ordered my tire.

[gn2]

Just checked your picture, before you fit the new tyre you might want to get that one repaired.
What mileage is on it?
Looks like there's a fair bit of life left in it.

[maddiedog]

I second GN2's opinion twice.

The City Grip is awesome. I got a used Dunlop at a deal from dasshreddar, but if I were to buy a new one, I'd go with a City Grip.

My local dealer wanted $65 to fit a tire, they're trying to take advantage of you because they're assholes and you're young. I suggest finding a small scooter shop (one that sells Syms, Kymcos, Genuine, etc) and having them do it. They'll be more reputable than Bubba's corner gas station / tire shop, but likely cost a bit more. The one near me will do it for ~$30 if I just bring the tire and wheel. Most tire-removal rigs in the US at tire shops are too big to for our wheels, so you will get turned away from most.

[Alibally]

Im just messing with you guys lol. I need to figure how to do it myself. Dealership said $85 if I take wheel off and provide the tire. Revzilla has it for $51 free shipping so Ill probably get through them

Robbers. $85 just to fit the tyre. It takes about 5 minutes with a proper tyre machine. They don't even have to balance it.

Find a little tyre shop. They are bound to be cheaper.

[logepoge1]

By email they told me 30 plus tax but in person they said 85. Also based on recommendation by others around here I would rather not patch it and risk anything.

[logepoge1]

Besides whenever I brought it in to find trade in value they told me it needed a new back tire and that was 500 miles ago

[logepoge1]

Only has 3000 miles

[gn2]

A properly done repair isn't a risk.

[logepoge1]

Oh I know but don't know if I can trust some of the people around here. Rather be safe than sorry

[scisor34]

At about 2,800 miles I discovered a cut in my rear tire that went into the sidewall. Trying to save a buck the service manager at the dealership I am employed at submitted a warranty claim, no dice. We were both amazed at the wear after that few miles (it needed to be replaced). Replaced it with a City Grip and now get 8-10k miles before replacement is needed on a rear tire, 12-15k out of a front City Grip. They're cheaper than OEM tire and last much longer. "Motorcyclesuperstore.com" generally has great prices on the tire you need.

[Mel46]

Before I traded in my Burgman we put City Grip on the back of it and at the same time replaced the rear tire of my wife's pcx. Then after I got my new pcx I ordered a City Grip. My pcx now has 1,000 miles on it and I am about to have that CITY Grip on it because the rear keeps sliding when I corner or get on newly paved roads. I hate those IRC tires. By the way, to have our tires mounted it cost us $55 for each bike but they pulled the tire off of the bike, mounted the new tire and reassembled everything. All I had to do was go get myself some coffee while I waited each time.

[maddiedog]

All I had to do was go get myself some coffee while I waited each time.

In my opinion, that's the way to do it.

I have the equipment to change tires myself and have done it before, but it's a MAJOR hassle without proper equipment. Getting off the tire is hassle enough, but breaking the bead, using irons and removing the tire, installing new tire, and reseating the new tire just take way too long without power tools. Last time, I broke a finger when a tire iron smashed down on it when the bead finally popped. I still have a knot on that bone.

[gn2]

Place tyre on ground, place garden spade on sidewall, jump on spade, bead broken immediarely.

[logepoge1]

Revzilla has it for $50 with free ship so I got it through them

[logepoge1]

I'll pay the $34

[logepoge1]

To get dealership to do it for me. Any link to remove back wheel?