Tire Suggestion and Help

[TNCounselor4u]

I bought a used red 2001 GZ 250. The tires are original and tread is fine with only 2450 miles. I am replacing tires due to age (11 years old). I only ride recreationally and want a good safe tires as I am a beginner. Please offer suggestions on tires and why you think they are good and where can I get tires at a reasonable price. Any help or suggestions is appreciated. Thanks. Nita in Nashville

[ecr959]

Hello Nita. I remember when you joined the forum, your first post.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5243

After we told you your tires were 11 yrs old, a few guys gave you some good links to places to buy tires and good reasons for preferring this one or that one.

Reread those answers to your "Introduce yourself" post. I believe JVRCustoms gave you 2 or 3 good links.

[TNCounselor4u]

Thanks for the reminder. I went back and read the prev. posts. I ordered my tires.

[ecr959]

Great. Make sure you buy the tubes too.

[mrlmd1]

And maybe new rim strips.

[chandlerbingfl]

According to the manual I see the rear is 130/90.... can I move up to a 140/90 with no ill effects?

Anybody know what the 130/90-15M/C 66P stands for?

Thanks!
chandlerbingfl

[blaine]

Originally Posted by chandlerbingfl

According to the manual I see the rear is 130/90.... can I move up to a 140/90 with no ill effects?

Anybody know what the 130/90-15M/C 66P stands for?

Thanks!
chandlerbingfl

Yes,you can use a 140/90,that's what I had on mine.I had to put a couple of washers under the brake bar that bolts to the hub for clearance.Other than that,no problem.The 66P is the speed rating of the tire.

:2tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by chandlerbingfl

According to the manual I see the rear is 130/90.... can I move up to a 140/90 with no ill effects?

Anybody know what the 130/90-15M/C 66P stands for?

Thanks!
chandlerbingfl

130 is the width of the tire in mm.
90 is height expressed in % of the width.
width 130x90% equals 117 mm in height.
15 would be the tire diameter in inches.
66P................I got nuttin.

[chandlerbingfl]

As always....... Thanks much for the info!

chandlerbingfl