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Post by yomo on Jul 11, 2013 23:06:11 GMT -6
Greetings and salutations.
Early this morning it started to rain and luckily it stopped by the time I had to go to work.
The road was still wet and noticed that my tires are the worst tires ever, I'm sure they would probably last a million miles but they just don't grip the road at all when wet.
I live in the San Diego area and am not expecting a lot of rain but I really think I should consider better tires.
Anyone have any suggestions on a better tire?
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Post by jct842 on Jul 11, 2013 23:39:52 GMT -6
pirelli tires have the best wet surface adhesion going. Most chinese and dunlop are the worst you can get, hard as a rock, rough riding and slide out easy. Avon, bridgestone, michelen, metzler, and a host of name brands are ok too. Stay away from no names. Its your life riding on them.
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Post by kz1000st on Jul 12, 2013 7:25:39 GMT -6
A little science here before everyone starts with "Use Expensive, soft Tires". I see you're in San Diego, where rain is an infrequent event. Cars leak. Anti-freeze, oil, transmission fluid and other stuff. In the rest of the world rain floats the oils off and into the gutter frequently, but still contributes to slipperiness. In San Diego it accumulates in vast amount and when it floats off your streets become ice skating rinks. The stickiest tire in the world won't save you. If it was me I would either not ride in rain or, if forced, understand I'm riding on ice and live with what I have and just be cautious.
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Post by xing150 on Jul 12, 2013 10:47:28 GMT -6
In San Diego it accumulates in vast amount and when it floats off your streets become ice skating rinks. The stickiest tire in the world won't save you. If it was me I would either not ride in rain or, if forced, understand I'm riding on ice and live with what I have and just be cautious. Agreed, you have to figure that the contact patch between both tires with a passenger on the scoot is like 1 - 1 1/2" of the tire. ....then you have to figure there's about 200-250 lbs roughly on each tire. |
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 15:22:20 GMT -6
that's right!, instead of depriving myself from riding in the rain, yes,i will still ride in the rain provided i will use my common sense,i hope others would do the same.  ...cough,cough! ilovemytrailer.com |
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Post by xing150 on Jul 12, 2013 15:47:46 GMT -6
What is all this "common sense" stuff you speak of?........jibberish  |
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 15:55:55 GMT -6
What is all this "common sense" stuff you speak of?........jibberish yeah bhinch, what's all about this common sense, xing150 and i wants some answers. |
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Post by ger42 on Jul 12, 2013 16:52:57 GMT -6
What is all this "common sense" stuff you speak of?........jibberish I think Walmart carries it. Check the BS aisle. |
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 17:11:31 GMT -6
hahaha!!! yeah, and it's very pricey nowadays. not all has one...so RARE!!!!
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 19:19:29 GMT -6
When it rains you slow down...not hard to understand...it applies to your car too... Xing150....Copish?? i don't understand why you reacted that way..bhinch is innocent. |
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Post by xing150 on Jul 12, 2013 21:47:13 GMT -6
LOL.....
Too bad I can't get common sense for a good price......I'm so broke I can't afford to pay attention!
I think I get it tho..... :-P
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 23:08:39 GMT -6
LOL!! no biggie xing150....happy riding!
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Post by LUKE on Jul 12, 2013 23:13:02 GMT -6
pirelli tires have the best wet surface adhesion going. Most chinese and dunlop are the worst you can get, hard as a rock, rough riding and slide out easy. Avon, bridgestone, michelen, metzler, and a host of name brands are ok too. Stay away from no names. Its your life riding on them. Ahh finally!! i have convinced jct about the chinese's.....it came out straight from his mouth... 1 down...2 to go (magoo & KZ) ;D |
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Post by kz1000st on Jul 13, 2013 5:39:14 GMT -6
Hah, I bought a Bridgestone tire for the back of my Fashion because all the Helix owners use it. Only because I don't feel like changing rubber every 3,000 miles. Of course when I do the front tire I'll go cheap. Why spend alot of money when a front tire lasts 10,000 miles. If Cheng Shin was still in the bike tire business I'd use those.
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Post by LUKE on Jul 13, 2013 8:13:37 GMT -6
can u put same size tire front and back?
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...cough,cough!
