Oi, tires! - Page 2

patrick_777 · 04-15-2009, 06:27 PM

Dupo has a thread lying around the General forum where he Photoshopped a "Classic" look to the GZ. It didn't look all that bad, but IMO, whitewall tires would make the _stock_ bike look terrible.

I have never seen them available, but if you find them, please post the information...some people really like the classic look.

David Bo · 04-15-2009, 07:30 PM

I don't know guys, I think it would look kinda cool... Anyway, I checked around the internet and the answer is NO. I guess the tire manufacturers agree with you

mrlmd1 · 04-15-2009, 07:56 PM

It may be the buyers or consumers that agree. If there's no call or market for them, no one will make them.

patrick_777 · 04-15-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by David Bo

I don't know guys, I think it would look kinda cool... Anyway, I checked around the internet and the answer is NO. I guess the tire manufacturers agree with you

That's not saying you couldn't just buy some whitewall paint and do it yourself...

Water Warrior 2 · 04-16-2009, 12:33 AM

Nothing wrong with white wall tires. Depending on the bike's color it could look very good.

mr. softie · 04-16-2009, 01:57 AM

The Dunlops are good tires and may return a bit longer tire life than the Kendas. Just a hunch on my part, nothing wrong with Kendas. Too bad the Cheng Shins are not going to be available any more. That price for the Dunlop including mounting is not bad at all.

primal · 04-16-2009, 07:41 PM

Talk about digging up an old thread.

BTW, the Dunlops were pure crap. The Kendas handled much better than the D404. The Dunlops were wobbly and I never really felt comfortable on the bike after switching the rear tire.

I wish Pirelli made tires for the GZ. I'm running the Route 66 tires on my KZ and couldn't be happier.

Sarris · 04-16-2009, 08:54 PM

This is from the last and lengthy Chen Shit tire thread.

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Originally Posted by Sarris

The set I just put on the GZ was a Pirelli Route on the rear ($107.65) and the Pirelli Sport Demon ($90.57) on the front. (the Route model was not available in the correct front size) The tubes were $8 each.

I like the Pirellis I have. They are different models, but are the correct size and are visually a similar tread pattern.

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patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Oi, tires! Dupo has a thread lying around the General forum where he Photoshopped a "Classic" look to the GZ. It didn't look all that bad, but IMO, whitewall tires would make the _stock_ bike look terrible. I have never seen them available, but if you find them, please post the information...some people really like the classic look. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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David Bo Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northbridge, MA Posts: 96	Re: Oi, tires! I don't know guys, I think it would look kinda cool... Anyway, I checked around the internet and the answer is NO. I guess the tire manufacturers agree with you
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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Oi, tires! It may be the buyers or consumers that agree. If there's no call or market for them, no one will make them. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: Oi, tires! The Dunlops are good tires and may return a bit longer tire life than the Kendas. Just a hunch on my part, nothing wrong with Kendas. Too bad the Cheng Shins are not going to be available any more. That price for the Dunlop including mounting is not bad at all. __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
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04-16-2009, 07:41 PM	#17
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Oi, tires! Talk about digging up an old thread. BTW, the Dunlops were pure crap. The Kendas handled much better than the D404. The Dunlops were wobbly and I never really felt comfortable on the bike after switching the rear tire. I wish Pirelli made tires for the GZ. I'm running the Route 66 tires on my KZ and couldn't be happier.
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