I wore out the original equipment set at 9000 miles. The rear was done, the front had another 1000 left on it, but I changed both at the same time. IRC's were all I could find here in the States at the time, and the price was right ($49/$57) at Motorcycle SuperStore.
I'm at 17,000 now and looking again. Luckily they are now carrying the Michelin City Grip for $45 front & $50 rear. Great tread pattern, good reviews for wet riding. The rears are out of stock, but they'll send an email when they have them back in. I'll update when they're mounted up and I've put a few miles on them.
Tire choice source in the US
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Re: Tire choice source in the US
Wow, lots of miles. What year's your PCX? Also, welcome to the forums! 
The Pirelli Diablos have good reviews too, you might be able to look them up as well.
The Pirelli Diablos have good reviews too, you might be able to look them up as well.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride 
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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hi mate
please dont believe all you read on the city grips,i had them on a yam xmax .......but i can say the diablos are ace,just put some on my pcx and very pleased good wet or dry ........
regards Trigg
please dont believe all you read on the city grips,i had them on a yam xmax .......but i can say the diablos are ace,just put some on my pcx and very pleased good wet or dry ........
regards Trigg
Scoots so far- Peugeot jetforce 125,honda Dylan 125,yamaha x max 125,honda pcx 125,honda nss300 forza ;-) and bikes were kh250, zxr750L1,zx9B1,zx9c1,wr426,xjr1300sp,09-z1000
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No matter how good the tyres are, when it's wet I just can't seem to force myself to lean, in the dry it seems fine.
Guess good tyre reviews just give me a bit more confidence, on the straight no problems.
Although more tyre choice is best but with only 3 to pick from, that's a lot less headache
Guess good tyre reviews just give me a bit more confidence, on the straight no problems.
Although more tyre choice is best but with only 3 to pick from, that's a lot less headache
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Cracksta wrote:No matter how good the tyres are, when it's wet I just can't seem to force myself to lean, in the dry it seems fine.
Guess good tyre reviews just give me a bit more confidence, on the straight no problems.
Although more tyre choice is best but with only 3 to pick from, that's a lot less headache
It's not the tyres that are the problem in the wet, it is the confidence and trust the rider has in them. I reality the tyres will take a bit quite a bit of lean in the wet. Only time this doesn't apply are diesel/oil spills, loose stones/gravel/mud and the good old metal manhole covers.
Having said that on my first Deauville I had Michelin Macadams fitted, these tyres lasted for a long time, but due to their compound being rather hard, they had rubbish wet weather grips, once I changed the tyres to avon Storms the bike was a completely different beast to ride in the wet. Handling and cornering was so much better!
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The only time I feel the backend going on my stock IRC's is cornering and going over a manhole cover.
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Since my fall a few months ago I don't have the confidence to lean aggressively either in wet weather, even with my recent new tires. Honda OEMs were on major backorder. I can't remember the brand the dealership got me. They do seem to be quite decent though.
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Thanks for the welcome MaddieDog. Great job moderating! I love the site (with the exception of the two chronic threadjackers) and thought it was time I joined into our PCX community.
I'm on a 2011 125 that I started riding Jan 2011. My first two wheeler. I don't really like driving now (Sometimes the grocery list is too big and it can't be avoided). I don't have any prior scooter experience to compare the PCX too, but I can't imagine a better blend of performance, reliability & style (= value).
Regarding tires: On my first go-around I did see the Pirellis available on the Webike site, but was hoping to find a better choice domestically than the IRCs and not (yet) ready to spend $250 +s/h for a pair. Ironically the IRCs cost more there than the Pirellis. They also have three different styles of Maxxis tires available, but I'm not familiar with the brand. Now that the 150 is selling so well we may have more tire options soon.
I'm on a 2011 125 that I started riding Jan 2011. My first two wheeler. I don't really like driving now (Sometimes the grocery list is too big and it can't be avoided). I don't have any prior scooter experience to compare the PCX too, but I can't imagine a better blend of performance, reliability & style (= value).
Regarding tires: On my first go-around I did see the Pirellis available on the Webike site, but was hoping to find a better choice domestically than the IRCs and not (yet) ready to spend $250 +s/h for a pair. Ironically the IRCs cost more there than the Pirellis. They also have three different styles of Maxxis tires available, but I'm not familiar with the brand. Now that the 150 is selling so well we may have more tire options soon.
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i'm not threadjacker! 
Well hopefully they get more tyre options, its been 2 years and only the city grips and diablos are the only 2 other tyres i know of to fit the standard size.
Probably due to the awkward tyre size hence not much choice.
Well hopefully they get more tyre options, its been 2 years and only the city grips and diablos are the only 2 other tyres i know of to fit the standard size.
Probably due to the awkward tyre size hence not much choice.
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Add Maxxis to the standard size tyre list.
http://www.maxxis.co.uk/tyre-details/t76-m6029-scooter
http://www.maxxis.co.uk/tyre-details/t76-m6029-scooter
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MotorcycleSuperstore now has both the CityGrips in stock. Had them mounted this week. Great ride. Smoother than the stock IRCs, but I'll probably pay for that with a shorter lifespan. I'll get to put them to the test with a 200 mile round-trip rally this Saturday (Tucson-Sonoita-Nogales-Tucson) with possible rain. Should be close to 70 scooters making the run.