WHAT IS THE Right Tube Size for Tires?

GZ250 · 10-21-2009, 11:41 PM

The Question is I can find the tires by the Rim size (110/90-16 - front) (130/90-15 - rear), but when I look for the tubes under the rim size 15 and 16 it gives several options under the same rim size (tube size, stem type, etc). So which tube size should I select that fits these tires?

Tire History:

05 GZ - Need new tires for both wheels otherwise can't pass safety inspection. Front tire (Metzeler) will be replaced first time after 23300 miles. Rear tire (Metzeler) was replaced in fall 2007 with (Cheng Shin). Needs to be replaced again after 2 years.

The dealership I work with are asking $50 more for both tires. They only install if I buy from them. Instalation charges for both tires is $130. I looked at BikeBandit and I can get both tires cheaper. Now I have to find a place to get them installed. (Can't take the trouble of doing myself).

Thanks

New GZ250 · 10-21-2009, 11:51 PM

Check out this link, it is the Motorcycle Superstore. Didn't look if they had the size tires you want but...take note that they have a "preferred" tire installer link. This is kinda like Tire Rack and how they conduct business for installation. I'm sure you can find an installer in your area from their list.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/12 ... Tires.aspx
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bonehead · 10-22-2009, 08:20 AM

I have bought my tires from a local dealer that blows every other place out of the water. I remove the wheel myself and take it to a tire shop to have them put the new tires and tubes on, around 15$ a wheel. It will cost more if you have a shop take the wheels off the bike. I think last time I asked a dealer about this it was somewhere around 55.00 for the rear, and that's why I pulled it myself.

10-21-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	WHAT IS THE Right Tube Size for Tires? The Question is I can find the tires by the Rim size (110/90-16 - front) (130/90-15 - rear), but when I look for the tubes under the rim size 15 and 16 it gives several options under the same rim size (tube size, stem type, etc). So which tube size should I select that fits these tires? Tire History: 05 GZ - Need new tires for both wheels otherwise can't pass safety inspection. Front tire (Metzeler) will be replaced first time after 23300 miles. Rear tire (Metzeler) was replaced in fall 2007 with (Cheng Shin). Needs to be replaced again after 2 years. The dealership I work with are asking $50 more for both tires. They only install if I buy from them. Instalation charges for both tires is $130. I looked at BikeBandit and I can get both tires cheaper. Now I have to find a place to get them installed. (Can't take the trouble of doing myself). Thanks __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard --- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-21-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
New GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 297	Re: Right Tube Size for Tires Check out this link, it is the Motorcycle Superstore. Didn't look if they had the size tires you want but...take note that they have a "preferred" tire installer link. This is kinda like Tire Rack and how they conduct business for installation. I'm sure you can find an installer in your area from their list. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/12 ... Tires.aspx :2tup:
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10-22-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Right Tube Size for Tires I have bought my tires from a local dealer that blows every other place out of the water. I remove the wheel myself and take it to a tire shop to have them put the new tires and tubes on, around 15$ a wheel. It will cost more if you have a shop take the wheels off the bike. I think last time I asked a dealer about this it was somewhere around 55.00 for the rear, and that's why I pulled it myself. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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