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Scooters - 50cc => Super 9 => Topic started by: Scootsuper9 on May 19, 2015, 11:10:53 AM
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From all the riding I do my rear tire is down to nothing. I was thinking about gettin the biggest and fattest tire I can for the stock rim, not only to get the rpms lower but it would look like a street bike from the back 8). Any recommendations? Could I just take the tire size and use anything that complies? What are other people running?
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I replaced mine with Avon Viper Stykes, same size on OEM. I bought them because they were recommended by several posters on this site. I replaced my 10 plus year old OEM tires, side walls were cracked and pretty hard. So far, like the Avon's OK, but not crazy about them.
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Im considering Pirelli Diablo's but havent heard much about them.
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I've recently put on kenda tires. Not expensive and grip great. I'll put better ones on next.
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Ya I'm thinkin about a fat street bike tire good for gettin the bike sideways. The stock tires pretty big but I'd like one a little bigger... Or a lot. It's been plugged already and the plug has been ground flush to the tire from riding :P not much life left to the tire either
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Check out Heidenau K58 or K61. I got some Heidenau for my People 50 2T and really like them. Haven't ridden on them yet, but look/ feel great. Cheers
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Are you sure you can get a larger tire on the super 9
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The stock tires seemed to have very poor traction, in my opinion, compared to the ones I've put on. It was a huge step up for me.
I guess if you remove the fender guard thing from the back you should be able to go a little bigger. I'll ask my local shop a few questions. That could potentially look awesome
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SPILL IT....NO SECRETS
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Did the rear fender delete many moons ago. I have like a whole nother 2 inches till the case and that's my restriction but that would leave me a more than fat enough tire, especially because that's about an extra 3" in dia.
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And would definitely look sweet
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I recently had to replace a destroyed Dunlop Scoot Smart tire with a one size larger Bridgestone Hoop......but was cautioned by an older, veteran, parts manager...that going to a slightly wider tire on a stock rim has actually Reduced my tire/road contact patch. Wider tires only increase road contact if placed on wider rim!
Stig
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I recently had to replace a destroyed Dunlop Scoot Smart tire with a one size larger Bridgestone Hoop......but was cautioned by an older, veteran, parts manager...than going to a slightly wider tire on a stock rim has actually Reduced my tire/road contact patch. Wider tires only increase road contact if placed on wider rim!
Stig
Good point! That's something to definitely keep in mind
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I guess a good stock set will be safe
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Ya true, but my bigger concern is a larger diameter, that would be great. However, if there is a wider rim thT is compatible, let me know
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unless you fabricate a whole new set-up it probably won't happen :'(
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But idk who really needs traction? 8)
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But idk who really needs traction? 8)
Traction is for sissies!!!
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That's what I'm saying. I'll see what I can do about the tire. I'm pretty sure town fair could help me out rite?