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On a 155cc motorcycle what does the numbers on the tires and interior rubber mean?

March 11th, 2010

I changed my worn 3.00-17 rear exterior tire with a Dunlop Low Profile TT900 series tire having 80/80-17 markings but still used the old rubber interior of 3.00-17. I experienced two flat tires on separate occasions each time I had a backrider with me. Shop guy suggested I use a 2.50-17 rubber interior because the 3.00-17 interior inside the 80/80-17 exterior tire is too big. My question is, what do these numbers on the tires and interiors mean? And do I really have to select a more larger tire for the rear wheel than in the front or could I use the same wheel size for both front the rear of my motorcycle?

Should I get Performance snow tires or plain snow tires?

March 11th, 2010

I have a chevy cavalier z24 and I need some snow tires. I bought some 17 inch wheels and need some tires. I like to drift around and go fast in the snow..which tires should I get and what is the difference? Which one of these will have better traction? Thanks
winter performance tires – http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Winter+Sport+M3&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=145R7WSM3&fromCompare1=yes&place=1&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=S

plain winter tires – http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS-60&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=145R7BZWS60&fromCompare1=yes&place=4&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=S

What is best value tires for my 2001 Audi TT quattro? I want all weather.?

March 10th, 2010

Is Dulop better or falken? What does AA rating mean. Is 94w better or 91w?
Is dunlop 22545ZR17 signature for 5.00 each good? How can I get the most out of the tires?
Thanks so much. I need help.

Which motorcycle tire should I pick for my '03 Honda CB750 Nighthawk? Dunlop, Bridgestone or Michelin?

March 9th, 2010

Choices are limited due to the uncommon size but here are the ones I have found:
-Dunlop K505 (Original Tires)
-Bridgestone Battlax BT-45
-Michelin Pilot Active

Please be as detailed as you’d like, I’m trying to learn as much as I can about them. Thanks

Good Tires for 05 Altima 3.5SE?

March 7th, 2010

I’m looking at Bridgestone Turanza Serenites. The local tire shop suggested Dunlop Signature Sport. Can anyone make any recommendations? I typically drive on 75mph highways or 45mph country backroads. I have dedicated winter tires so snow traction isn’t an issue. Price isn’t too much of a concern.

The car came with Bridgestone Turanza EL42s which get terrible reviews. I was fine with the EL42s except for the noise. The only tires I’ve ever used on the car are the EL42s and Dunlop Winter Sport M3s.

My EL42s were too worn down so I decided to trash them and put the snows on early. I was surprised at how much better the snow tires feel. Seems like that’s the opposite of how things should be.

Anyone have other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Which is the best tire brand to go with?

March 4th, 2010

BF Goodwrench
Bridgestone
Yokohama
Pirelli
Dunlop
firestone
kumho tires
uniroyal
hankook
goodyear
michelin

They will be a set of low profile tires for a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.

I'm about to pick up a 1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 motorcycle tomorrow. What air pressure should Dunlops be at?

March 4th, 2010

The seller doesn’t know the answer and hasn’t ridden the bike in months. They are obviously underinflated. He doesn’t have an owners manual and I need to know the proper inflation of the dunlop tires. I’m guessing the bike’s weight at around 700 lbs. plus and I’m 250 lbs.

What is the difference between these motorcycle tires?

March 3rd, 2010

I have a 2005 Suzuki GSX R 1000

I need to new back tire and I want to order it now when bought brand new it came with a 190/50ZR17 M/C BRIDGESTONE BT014 R RADIAL E

Now I got Dunlop for it a year back on the tire it says 190/50ZR17 m/c 73w I found the tires on this site http://www.allbikesupershop.com/parts.as…
but there are 3 choices
1. Front Dunlop D616 120/70ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311650TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301175
Tire Width: 120 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 70
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 58 – 520 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Front
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
2. Rear Dunlop D616 180/55ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311655TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301030
Tire Width: 180 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 55
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 – 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
3. Rear Dunlop D616 190/50ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311657TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301022
Tire Width: 190 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 50
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 – 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall

I need to know what the differnces are I mean I can see the numbers are different but what do they mean and does it really matter

What is the difference between these Motorcycle tires?

March 2nd, 2010

I have a 2005 Suzuki GSX R 1000

I need to new back tire and I want to order it now when bought brand new it came with a 190/50ZR17 M/C BRIDGESTONE BT014 R RADIAL E

Now I got Dunlop for it a year back on the tire it says 190/50ZR17 m/c 73w I found the tires on this site http://www.allbikesupershop.com/parts.aspx?category%7ccategory_root%7c528=Tires+%26+Wheels&category%7ccat_528%7c827=Tires&category%7ccat_827%7c897=Street+Tires&canned_results_trigger=&partfamilyid=8669
but there are 3 choices
1. Front Dunlop D616 120/70ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311650TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301175
Tire Width: 120 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 70
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 58 – 520 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Front
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
2. Rear Dunlop D616 180/55ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311655TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301030
Tire Width: 180 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 55
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 – 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall
3. Rear Dunlop D616 190/50ZR17
by Dunlop
Item Number: 311657TUC
Dunlop Item Number: 301022
Tire Width: 190 mm
0Tire Class: Touring
Aspect Ratio: 50
Rim Diameter: 17"
Speed Rating: W – Max. Speed 168 mph
Load Index (L.I.): L.I. 73 – 805 LB.
Tube Designation: Tubeless
Tire Construction: Radial
Tire Position: Rear
Tire Class: Performance Street
Sidewall: Blackwall

I need to know what the differnces are I mean I can see the numbers are different but what do they mean and does it really matter

Michelin, Dunlop or something else?

March 1st, 2010

I want to change my tires….I now have Michelin Pilot Primacy, and I want to decide between: Michelin pilot sport, Michelin pilot primacy (the same as I have now), or Dunlop Sport 9000. Which is the best, if you have other sugestions. But I like a good grip tire.

Does dunlop make A whitewall tire in these sizes? 150/80R17 & 180/70R16?

March 1st, 2010

these two tires fit a 1999 honda valkyrie custom tourer

dunlop monza tyres 205/65 R15 tyre?

February 28th, 2010

do they make them any more?

which tires would you recommend?

February 28th, 2010

i’ve got an 05 R6 and it has 4000 miles on it. the factory set of dunlops is worn out and i’m not sure which tires i want to replace them with. im leaning towards the dunlop qualifiers but ive heard good and bad things about all the choices. i’m on a budget so any input would be appreciated
i’m going for long life and good traction. please explain your answers

What is the widest rear tire I can mount on the standard rear rim on a 2001 Softail Standard?

February 28th, 2010

I’m hoping I can find someone with some experience with choosing the proper brand of tire for the rear wheel and still not rub the drive belt. Someone told me who makes a slightly wider tire than Dunlop but of course I can’t remember who told me or what brand I need. Thank you for any help.

2003 VW Passat New Tires?

February 27th, 2010

I have a 2003 VW Passat GLS Front wheel drive. I bought the car used from a VW Dealer in 2006. It came with new tires it was a weird brand that I have never seen before. Not long after I bought it the rubber started to come off my tires in chunks. So I took them to Discount Tire that carried that brand of tires and they offered to replace the tire that was defective or credit me money on all four tires. I took the credit and bought the Goodyear Triple Tread Assurance Tires. Discount Tire installed them and everything seemed great the tires handled awesome in the wintertime I live up in Minnesota by the way. I always was on top of my rotations for the tires. Last month when I went to get them rotated they said I should start looking into getting new tires which I expected because I got about 60,000 miles on them. I was really happy with the good years so I was thinking I would probably get the same ones again. Well today I went to Sam’s Club and I thought well while I’m here I will go and see what they charge for the Goodyear tires. When I walk in I ask the guy if they have the Triple Assurance Tires he says yes and ask what type of vehicle are they for. I tell him and he says that they would not mount those tires on my car because they are not designed to support the weight of a European vw car. I said well those are the tires I have on my car right now and he said that if I would go and look at my tires that they would be wore down on a angle and that is true I knew before I went in that the tires were wore on a angle. The guy then recommends me the Dunlop Signature 91H tire. Now that I’m home I have done some research and found that the Dunlop Signature is a Touring tire. I’m hopping to get a tire that is more performance driven then touring. Do you think I should believe the Sam’s Club guy? If anyone has any suggestions on what tires would be the best for my car that would be great. Remember they need to also be good in the winter to. Sorry about the long explanation. Thanks for the help Everyone.
Yes I had them for 2.5 years and drove all 60,000 miles. I thought they handled great on dry, wet and icy roads. Since your a tire guy what is a tire you would say is good for my car?
What I have found out yesterday that the Goodyear triple treads have a rating of 89H. The Goodyear eagle gt tires match my car rating but there is some mixed reviews on that tire.

Street Cycle Tires explained?

February 27th, 2010

I am looking online for tires for my son’s street motorcycle. I am looking at the Dunlop,which is what is on their now. How do you tell a decent motorcycle tires from a crap one? HIs bike is a Yamaha YZF 600R, if that makes a difference.

Looking For Best Quite Tires For GMC ENVOY XL 2006 ?

February 26th, 2010

Hello ! Im looking for best all season performance tires i prefer high performance & quite of-course just confuse in between Pirelli PZero Rosso, Dunlop SP Sport 5000, Michelin and Bridgestone. My recommended tire size is 255/60/17 i’m not doing off-roading & also no ice in here but must be good in wet n dry surface & very smooth n quite ! ! Thanks in Advance

Is this motorcycle a good deal?

February 24th, 2010

I wanted to know from a motorcycle enthusiast’s opinion on a 1997 Honda CBR600 F3. The seller is asking for 00.

"1997 HONDA CBR F3..VERY GOOD CONDITION ..WELL MAINTAINED 14K MILES ..new yoshi pipe..i change the oil every 2 weeks ..new front and back DUNLOP tires..braded lines..new brakes..clean title..registered until october 2006..there are some scratches on the laft and right fairings but all still in tact! there is also a dent on top of the gas tank..thats why i lowered the price so much!i bought the bike for 00..great deal call or email me for more info !
serious buyers only! will negotiate! "

I’m going to look at the bike today, but before I negotiate, I wanted to know if I can find a better 600cc bike somewhere else.

What's a better tire–Dunlop or Cooper?

February 24th, 2010

For passenger car in an all season tire.

What is the best all-season tire to get for my Mazda Protege5?

February 23rd, 2010

There arent very many other options that fit the 195/50-16 size, other than the Dunlop Sport 5000 (original tires) and they were awful in the rain, even when new (and it rains a lot here in Orlando). A friend said I could get slightly larger tires, but that makes me a little nervous. Any ideas?

Front and rear tyres? Is it ok if they are different brands?

February 23rd, 2010

My original rear tyre (Dunlop) needs to be changed,front one still has a lot of life in it so I was thinking to upgrade my rear tyre to Michelin Pilot Road 2,just don’t know how legal it is in UK.
Thank you guys in advance.

Dual sport tires…Dunlop 606 or other?

February 20th, 2010

Been using the 606’s and like them a lot, but it’s time to replace & I’m unfamiliar with others. 60/40 dirt to road use. Medium to hard pack rocky dirt trails (New England, not much sand); commuting and the occasional 2 day-er on the road. Anyone have recommendations, or tires to avoid? The 606’s have been great to me, but I don’t want to miss the boat on something superior because of my "sticking to old faithful" attitude. I ride the DR-Z 400s, thanks for any input.

Tyre Options Good Year v Dunlop?

February 19th, 2010

I am looking to replace the tyres on my three series. The tyres I have narrowed my search down to are the same price. CAn any one give me their opinion? The options are Good Year Eagle F1 or Dunlop SP Sport Maxx? Which is the best all round tyre? Which will last the longest! Which is best for keeping me in a straight line in the rain?

Sensible answers only please?

Thanks.

Where is a good place to buy tires for an ATV online?

February 18th, 2010

My family has a Kawasaki ATV and are looking for how and where to buy tires online. I am looking for a one of the following brands : Dunlop, Kenda Dirt Dog, or Cheng Shin Tire. The tire size is 21 x 9.00-8. My dad says the tires are also "tubeless" Where is a good, trustful site online to buy this type of tire?

UK specific question: can anyone tell me the difference between "budget" tyres and branded ones?

February 18th, 2010

Is it worth paying extra for branded ones? My car currently have branded tyres (Dunlop) and I am looking to replace them with the same but one place I went to yesterday didn’t have Dunlop and recommended I buy their budget ones. I refused. Is there a big difference?