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New Tyre

Discussion in 'Tyres Wheels and Brakes' started by Nat, Mar 12, 2013.

  1. Nat

    Nat Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Hi,
    Looks like i am up for a new rear tyre (slow leak in current one).  Both front and rear tyres currently on the bike are about the same age. Should i be looking to replace both even if the front still has up to 50% tread left on it?  Will it cause handling issues if I don't replace both at same time?  I commute on it pretty much every day so want a nice ride. Also anyone know of a good tyre place in Brisbane (south or east side)?
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    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    Do u know where the leak is?

    Could just be the valve or the valve stem or even getting the tyre remounted might solve the problem..?
     
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    Nat Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    not as yet. will hopefully get time to check tomorrow.
    if it is a valve will get that fixed as have Michelin pilot road 2's on at moment and they have done their job well.
    unfortunately it looks like buying tyres off reputable O/S sites is way cheaper than buying local and that includes delivery to your front door.  go figure.
     
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    It is unreal that you can buy a tyre os and have it delivered to your door cheaper than the local supplyer.
    I am no a expert but I would have though that you wouldn't need to replace both at the same time unless they were old and case showing sign of there age.
    I would be running some bubbly water over the valve and bead of the tyre to check for leaks before you fork out your hard earned cash.
     
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    You don't have to replace them both at the same time, but I put more focus on my front tyre rather than my rear, so if your front is worn then have a look at doing both. I always get my tyres from Mike and Julie at Capalaba Motorcycle Centre,  they are not the cheapest but always do a good job  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    just fitted a new bridgestone battax S20F and am a happy chappy.anyone needs tyre got over 30 new ones in shed and happy to sell and freight.
     
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    I just bought a new set of motorcycle tires from bike from this site http://4wheelonline.com/motorcycle/Motorcycle_Tires.106588.
    Got a set of Dunlop arrowmax with size 140/60R17 63H GPRA-10 rear and 110/70R17 54H GPRA-10 for the front. So far handling is much better due to wider tires and the grip is also awesome.
     
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    Just hope your Dunlops are a step up from what they had on offer at Phillip Island last month.:lolsign:
     
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    This stuff has worked a treat on slow leaks in tubeless tyres for me there is also a type you remove your valve and pour in which is also great
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