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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People GT 300i => Topic started by: mrmike on July 30, 2013, 08:51:16 PM

Title: Tire question
Post by: mrmike on July 30, 2013, 08:51:16 PM
   I've put about 1200 miles on my GT so far and love it. I've only been caught in the rain once. I have a couple of tire questions for the forum.

         1. I've only ridden once so far in the rain. I plan on riding regardless of weather (except snow) with this scooter. My GT has the stock MAXXIS tires on it. Is there a better all weather tire out there that would be worth buying. Tire life isn't a huge factor as much as wet weather handling. I don't put a lot of miles on, but I want to feel comfortable riding in the rain.

        2.  My stock front tire is a 110/70x16. If I do get new tire, I want to replace it with a 120/70x16. I think the bigger tire would improve handling and even correct the slightly (2mph) optomistic speedometer.


    What do you folks think about my thoughts?
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: artist22405 on July 31, 2013, 12:01:35 AM
A friend of mine has recommended  Heidenau tires and scooters is all he works on.
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: de dee on July 31, 2013, 02:22:15 AM
   I just ordered michelins   power pure tires I dont know if they are bias ply or radials ,. will find out thursday when I pick them up in watertown,.  they are on sale at monster motorcycle,. I got two tires for the price of one in canada,. and free shipping,. 
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: Vivo on July 31, 2013, 03:50:08 AM
Quote from: de dee on July 31, 2013, 02:22:15 AM
   I just ordered michelins   power pure tires I dont know if they are bias ply or radials ,. will find out thursday when I pick them up in watertown,.  they are on sale at monster motorcycle,. I got two tires for the price of one in canada,. and free shipping,.

do they still make bias ply nowadays?  ::)
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: mrmike on July 31, 2013, 10:30:15 AM
Quote from: de dee on July 31, 2013, 02:22:15 AM
   I just ordered michelins   power pure tires I dont know if they are bias ply or radials ,. will find out thursday when I pick them up in watertown,.  they are on sale at monster motorcycle,. I got two tires for the price of one in canada,. and free shipping,.


   dedee
   
           I'm just down the road a piece from Watertown in Syracuse. Let me know how you like your new tires. Did you get the stock sizes or go bigger? I'm a senior (69) citizen also and want good tires on the road.
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: de dee on July 31, 2013, 05:21:35 PM
  my downtown is very restricted in choice of sizes  120/80  14,. front,   and            150/70  13  rear,.  $53.00 ea.for rear


Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: Scootaloot on August 03, 2013, 01:30:54 PM
Mike, I have Michelin City Grips on my scoot for the reason of wet weather riding. Very happy with them and at the 8000 mile mark are wearing well. I ran the Maxis OEM almost to 15K before making the switch.
Title: Re: Tire question
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on August 03, 2013, 04:39:44 PM
Got a different scoot (LIKE 200i) I pretty quickly changed tires to Michelin City Grips for exactly the rain reason. The 6 week old stock Kendas are safely bagged in the garage. I ride to work every day - rain, shine. Maybe will try a little snow when that gets here (ohio)
Verdict: Love the City Grips - feel better with them under me when it's bucketing down and i have to keep up with traffic!