Front tire Replacement

[jakeys1999]

I'm having a heck of a time finding a good reasonably priced tire for my 99 GZ250, 110/90-16. I was chatting with a sales rep that recommended the Bridgestone Battlax BT45 Motorcycle Tire 110/90-16 Tubeless. From what I understand these factory rims require tubes. Now I'm confused, can anyone shed some light for me and recommend a place I can find the proper tires and tubes.


Thank you!!!!

[blaine]

You can put a tube in a tubeless tire......Almost all tires manufactured are tubeless. :).....I also ran a 100 on the front.......Much easier to find. :)

[Vegas Street Rider]

I just barely put on a Shinko SR735-9910-01 tubeless on my 09 in 110/90-16 and run it with a tube. Been really happy with it and it was easy on the budget.

[jakeys1999]

Thanks, I did find a shop around town that had Avon AV71 in stock 150.00 installed.

[jakeys1999]

I ended up getting the Dunlop American Elite MT90B16. That is the same as 130/90/16 correct? Is this going to give me problems?

[blaine]

I ended up getting the Dunlop American Elite MT90B16. That is the same as 130/90/16 correct? Is this going to give me problems?
Thats a rear tire & most likely too wide for the front.

[jakeys1999]

It's a front, says on the tire and it does fit. I did have to raise the fender.

[blaine]

It's a front, says on the tire and it does fit. I did have to raise the fender.
Good to know......When I google it says rear.......Did you have to raise the fender much??

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/105-370?utm_source=none&utm_term=DSA%2520-%2520general&cid=Google+SEARCH+NON-BRAND+none&adpos=1t3&creative=82456140610&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAiAr4vBBRCG36e415-_l1wSJAAatjJZbiN7MvosvLr01D7YXXGM1YlOdvm47ubcI5D_K JpCghoCOFXw_wcB

[jakeys1999]

I raised it 3/4'.

[Vegas Street Rider]

Interested to hear how it affects handling.

[jakeys1999]

It's hard to say as I'm a new rider myself. But from the little I rode before it does seem like its a smoother ride, although the tires before were not in great shape.