Tires Megathread

[dmonkey]

How much do OEM tires cost typically?

I'm going to be riding at least 80% in town, so I don't see a reason to switch from the OEM tires. 5400 miles on them now, rear is a worn but functional, going to change it. Front looks pretty good, not going to change it yet.

Around $35-45 each online before shipping. It's good practice to replace the tube with each tire change and at least inspect the rim strip, so consider those costs too. The OEM tires have also been in and out of back order, so best to plan on ordering them before the ones you're riding on have gone completely bald.

OEM front tire part number: 44711-K88-B02
OEM rear tire part number: 42711-K2E-T01

Here are some of the sites that sell them:

• https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/l/hon/5fa306e887a8661430ae5d41/2021-ct125a-ac-parts
• https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/2021/ct125a-ct125a
• https://www.revzilla.com/oem/honda/2021-honda-trail-125-abs
• https://www.chapmoto.com/oem/honda/c125am-trail-125-abs/?year=2021
• https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/oem-parts Honda -> Motorcycle -> 2021 -> CT125AAC

 

[DearSX]

Thanks a lot of the info. I will replace the tube too and keep the old tube as an emergency spare. I went ahead and ordered a rear tire from Chapmoto.com $55 shipped.

 

[RustyRodder]

Do you guys balance your tires at all? I got a set of Duros, and they dont have a balance mark or anything. Not sure if I need beads for the tubes, or just send it.

 

[bryanchurch06]

I installed my knobbys today, kenda 262 275x17 front and shinko 244 300x17 rear. I put the shinko on the rear instead of the kenda 300x17 because the shinko has a higher weight rating. Test ride was smooth, running both tires at max psi to ensure bead seats. Then I'll adjust tire weight as needed. Running 33psi front and 41 psi rear.

 

[SneakyDingo]

I installed my knobbys today, kenda 262 275x17 front and shinko 244 300x17 rear. I put the shinko on the rear instead of the kenda 300x17 because the shinko has a higher weight rating. Test ride was smooth, running both tires at max psi to ensure bead seats. Then I'll adjust tire weight as needed. Running 33psi front and 41 psi rear.

www.DRRiders.com-SHINKO 244 TIRE PRESSURE

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The Shinko 244 is recommended to run 26 to 28 psi maximum. Riding these tires on higher pressure than that can result in chunking. A test at 33psi and exceeding the max weight rating will most likely result in chunks on the tires.In our test, running it at 33 psi for 550 miles, the tires lost about 25% of the lugs. so, the recap is that if you use the Shinko 244 within the set pressure and weight limits you will get a pretty good bang for your buck.

244 Series

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Max pressure 2.50 or 3.00-17 SR244 is 33 psi.

 

[bryanchurch06]

On the side of my tire it says max cold air psi is 41, maybe a misprint I'll take a pic tomorrow

 

[SneakyDingo]

SR244 Tires - Max pressure 41 psi, or 33 psi? (see photos)

Alright folks, so we have a bit of a discrepancy going. @bryanchurch06 and I were discussing this while I was at work - I knew that @dmonkey has mentioned the max tire pressure of the SR244's in the past is 33 psi, gleaned from a bunch of sites. I realized after I got home I actually had a spare...

hondatrail125.com

Started a thread after it was confirmed sidewall does indeed say 41 psi.

 

[bryanchurch06]

I want to clarify my previous post, I am not riding long distance at max psi, when I change my tires I inflate to max psi and ride around the block a couple times, park the bike overnight and check pressure again, if it's good I lower it to riding pressure. In my mind this sets the bead firmly to the rim and stops tire slippage, I've done this the last couple changes and so far no issues. After checking this morning I lowered rear to 29psi and front to 28. That's what I'll ride unless we hit a long sandy stretch. I'm not saying this is the right way to do it, just what I do

 

[SneakyDingo]

Same. I know you can generally exceed it while mounting the tires, but I have a mental thought process around how far over I want to go. So if it's actually 33 psi, I'm generally a bit reluctant to go to 41 psi or much higher. But if it's 41 psi, I'd be very comfortable pushing it to 43-45 psi to mount the tire.

 

[bryanchurch06]

In my thoughts process the people who have issues with tubes and valve stems tears are from riding the initial few miles with an under inflated tube or never using enough pressure to set the bead properly during install. I've went 5 to 10 psi over max for initial settings with valve core removed, the install valve core inflate to max, short ride and the adjust after 24 hrs. I've marked my tires and rim to check for slippage and found. Full disclosure I'm in no way an expert on tires or anything else, but I did stay at a holiday Inn a couple times

 

[AlaskanTrail]

Ordered a set of Vee Rubber 022’s (2.75x17). Anyone have recommendations on good tubes to go with that tire?

 

[dmonkey]

Just going by the size, you could run the same "BikeMaster Performance Motorcycle Tubes" that I have been running in 2.75x17 tires (Shinko SR241, IRC TR-1)

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Type: TR-4/TR-6 (8mm Valve)
Tire Size: 2.75-3.00x17

Changing tires is a good opportunity to check the state of the wheel bearings and rim strips as well.

 

[Jamie]

https://www.denniskirk.com/irc/17-in-inner-tube-t20051.p54136.prd/54136.sku

 

[Kritou]

Ordered a set of Vee Rubber 022’s (2.75x17). Anyone have recommendations on good tubes to go with that tire?

Or go semi tubeless … '

 

[AZ7000']

Or go semi tubeless … '

If you like to mess with tires and such…. I don’t

 

[Jamie]

I bought the Baja No-pinch tool. Only way to change tube tires!!!

 

[ThrasherC]

I bought the Baja No-pinch tool. Only way to change tube tires!!!

I have looked at these before, a little pricey but look sweet. Out of curiosity (and being too lazy to measure) what size axle does the125 have? Will the basic Baja work ok?


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[Jamie]

I have looked at these before, a little pricey but look sweet. Out of curiosity (and being too lazy to measure) what size axle does the125 have? Will the basic Baja work ok?


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Actually I used it on my 1978 CT90 which has a 12mm axle. Not sure what size the 125 has. You do have to but a separate minibike kit for the 10mm/12mm axles. I wouldn’t change a tire myself without this tool. I tried. I pinched the tube. Very infuriating after so much effort. At least now I don’t have to pay someone to do it.

 

[AZ7000']

Actually I used it on my 1978 CT90 which has a 12mm axle. Not sure what size the 125 has. You do have to but a separate minibike kit for the 10mm/12mm axles. I wouldn’t change a tire myself without this tool. I tried. I pinched the tube. Very infuriating after so much effort. At least now I don’t have to pay someone to do it.

I had one of those, graduated to a rabaconda and about 9 tire irons…. For the once every 2-3 years I need to address a Ct tube I’m happier to not need to mess with the semi tubeless. Was it you or someone else that was being challenged by the system?

 

[Jamie]

I had one of those, graduated to a rabaconda and about 9 tire irons…. For the once every 2-3 years I need to address a Ct tube I’m happier to not need to mess with the semi tubeless. Was it you or someone else that was being challenged by the system?

You had one of 'those'...CT90? Baja No-Pinch? As stated above 'I pinched the tube'. If by 'system' you mean the three tire spoons without the Baja No-Pinch tool then yes. Spoons only is very challenging. The Baja No-Pinch tool take the challenge out of changing tires. IMO of course.