Howdy. I'm at 5600 miles on the clock and tires. I am planing on replacing them soon maybe at 8000? I ride a lot on the scooter, it is my primary commuter to work.
I don't lean much in turns, and all of my commute is on straight roads. So now the rear tire is pretty square. Some tread is left, but the wear bars are closing in fast.
I am wondering what tires are made that offer long tire life. That is my main concern. And well who makes tires for this size scooter?
So far I know of:
Michelin City Grip
OEM IRC
Replacement Tire options
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OriginalRocket
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Re: Replacement Tire options
Pirelli Diablo have been used by others on this forum.
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Mitch Detailed
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Location tends to determine which tires are available.... its very difficult t8 find the diablo's online.
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Re: Replacement Tire options
Tires are tires, especially with the PCX's usage scenario. Go with what you can find for cheap. 
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
Re: Replacement Tire options
+1 for cheapest
Which was Michelins last time I bought a pair.
Still haven't fitted the front one so the original IRC front is up to 13,500 miles now and looks like it will easy make 15,000 maybe more...
Which was Michelins last time I bought a pair.
Still haven't fitted the front one so the original IRC front is up to 13,500 miles now and looks like it will easy make 15,000 maybe more...
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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Re: Replacement Tire options
My front tire has the little knobbies on it. I have less than half that many miles though. 
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
Re: Replacement Tire options
Maybe this guy needs new tires. His Croc dissappears down the hill, ouch.