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Originally Posted by vanion2
I strongly suspect this is due to the tube/tire configuration as my VFR doesn't even notice the grooves.
The Rebel has the same problem and I want her to feel as comfortable as possible when driving under all conditions.
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I have no real proof of this but I think it has more to do with the tread pattern. IIRC, the GZ has a straight rib/groove that goes all the way around the tire. I'm betting the Rebel does too and the VFR doesn't.
That center rib gives it a little extra tendency to track straight......but it also makes it more prone to following the grooves. You might be able to fix the problem just with new tires without that tracking rib around the center.
Note that if you DO change to tires with a different tread pattern, the handling will likely feel different and may shock your 250 rider if you don't warn her ahead of time..........and assure her that it is nothing "wrong" and she will adapt to the different feel quickly.
I don't think anybody has come up with any different style replacement wheels yet......but we are learning about "new" overseas models almost daily so maybe it will happen eventually.