SneakyDingo
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Hi all,
We have had quite a few threads on which tires, where to get them, etc. In an effort to get that information together. This collects that together.
Tires
Tire options are generally targeted towards the US market unless specified otherwise. When choosing your tire select one that matches your terrain, speed and desired load rating. Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of this post before placing your order.
Rating lookup chart
Where do users buy them?
FAQ
What makes people happy?
What works without modifying the bike?
What happens if I go larger than this?
Disclaimer:
Hi all,
We have had quite a few threads on which tires, where to get them, etc. In an effort to get that information together. This collects that together.
Tires
Tire options are generally targeted towards the US market unless specified otherwise. When choosing your tire select one that matches your terrain, speed and desired load rating. Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of this post before placing your order.
Model | Size | Type | Other Names/Notes | Load Designation (max) |
Bridgestone Battlax BT-390 | 2.50-17 | Street | Thai market / Webike | 38L |
Deestone D982 | 2.50-17 | Motocross | Higher availability in UK, Japanese markets | 38L |
IRC SR244 | 2.50-17 | Dual Sport | aka Shinko 244 | 38L |
Deestone D982 | 2.75-17 | Motocross | Higher availability in UK, Japanese markets | 41P |
Duro HF307 | 2.75-17 | Dual Sport | 41P | |
Duro HF308 | 2.75-17 | Dual Sport | 41P | |
Duro HF308 | 3.00-17 | Dual Sport | 41P | |
IRC FB3 | 2.75-17 | Dual Sport | 41P | |
IRC NR53 | 2.75-17 | Street | 41P | |
IRC TR-1 | 2.75-17 | Trials | 41P | |
Kenda K262 | 2.75-17 | Trials | 41P | |
IRC GP-5 (OE) | 80/90-17 | Mild Dual Sport | OEM tires | 44P (front), 50P (rear) |
IRC NR77 | 80/90-17 | Street | Comes in F,R,F&R, Tube Type or TubeLess options. The F/R tube type option is IRC part no. T10210 | 44S |
CS C186 | 3.0-17 | Trials | Cheng Shin C186 | 45N |
IRC GP-1 | 3.0-17 | Dual Sport | 45P | |
Kenda K262 | 2.75-17 | Trials | 45P | |
Kenda K262 | 3.0-17 | Trials | 45P | |
Kenda K760 Trakmaster | 70/100-17 | Dual Sport | DOT approved 90/10 trail/street use tire | 46M |
Shinko SR241 | 2.75-17 | Trials | 47J | |
Heidenau K 46 | 2.75-17 | Trials | 47M | |
CST C7208 | 2.75-17 | Dual Sport | aka MAXXIS CST C7208 | 47P |
Duro HF319 | 2.75-17 | Street | Vintage motorcycle tire style | 47P |
2.75-17 | Dual Sport | Discontinued by manufacturer. | 47R | |
3.0-17 | Dual Sport | Discontinued by manufacturer. | 48R | |
Shinko SR244 | 3.0-17 | Dual Sport | 50P | |
Michelin City Extra Scooter Tires | 80/90-17 | Street | 50S | |
Michelin City Pro Tires | 80/90-17 | Street | 50S | |
Michelin Pilot Street 2 | 80/90-17 | Street | 50S |
Rating lookup chart
Rating | KG | Lb | Speed (km/h) | Speed (mph) |
38L | 132 | 291 | 120 | 75 |
41P | 145 | 320 | 150 | 93 |
44P | 160 | 353 | 150 | 93 |
44S | 160 | 353 | 180 | 112 |
45N | 165 | 364 | 140 | 87 |
45P | 165 | 364 | 150 | 93 |
46M | 170 | 375 | 130 | 81 |
47J | 175 | 386 | 100 | 62 |
47M | 175 | 386 | 130 | 81 |
47P | 175 | 386 | 150 | 93 |
47R | 175 | 386 | 170 | 106 |
48R | 180 | 397 | 170 | 106 |
50P | 190 | 419 | 150 | 93 |
50S | 190 | 419 | 180 | 112 |
Where do users buy them?
FAQ
What makes people happy?
- Shinko 241's in 2.75-17
- OR Shinko 244's in 2.5-17 front, 3.0-17 rear.
What works without modifying the bike?
- Max 2.75" on the front (80/90-17) with no rub, 3.0" with a tiny bit of rub at speed.
- Max 3.0" on the rear.
What happens if I go larger than this?
- Front: Will work, but will rub rocks on the inside of the fender rather than bouncing them around, and at higher speeds (45+ mph) the screws holding the mudflap will rub & make a sound) - +3 users/reviewers confirm.
- Rear: DaBinChe points out the inside of the rear fender area can rub with Shinko 244 3.0's, however the rub is largely cosmetic; larger or taller tires will increase this rubbing. +3 users confirm.
- For the front you can get a fender lift kit or redrill the holes to get slightly more clearance.
- @range rat fit the Shinko 244 3.00-17's with the lift kit successfully, but noted that the fit past the fender bolts was on the tight side.
Disclaimer:
- Take the load ratings with a grain of salt. Trust, but verify.
- I generally link to and defer to the manufacturer's website wherever possible. This may differ from sites that you actually buy tires from.
- The tire options listed are what I was able to find on the internet and from various tire sites. Some of the details had to come from archived information or returned multiple results (the Duro HF319 tires in particular came up with several load ratings, some far exceeding spec).
- In other cases, the maximum speed rating has been listed but different options exist (e.g. SR244 45P and SR244 50P in the 3.00-17 size, with the difference being tire construction resulting in reduced weight). This is often the case for Front only, or Front and Rear tires.
- Tire options presented do occasionally drop below the maximum speed and load rating of the bike.
- Some non-CT125 riders report that "if you got the tires from Revzilla, they have an arrangement with Cycle Gear in some cities, for reduced price tire changing." The mechanic may offer a discount for certain sources.
- Be EXTRA careful when ordering your tires to make sure you match the specification, size and load rating for your needs.
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