Planet Minis

HockyStar89 · 09-29-2009, 03:07 PM

hey i need a decent set of tires for my kx85 rear is 90/100/14 front is 70/100/17 any suggestions? i dont really want the **** scooter tires but if if thats my only option then o well

tjindo16 · 09-29-2009, 03:49 PM

i have bt601s but they are hard to find (shawn at bms hooked me up with a set). Alot of people run the tt92's and have great response from them.

tjindo16 · 09-29-2009, 03:58 PM

what type of riding will you be doing? if you are looking to rip it up on the track then get the tt92's or bt601s. if you are looking to just ride around on the pavement then get the pilots tires. i had the pilots on my bike just because they came with the rims that i purchased. They gripped pretty good but i had the wrong profile.

trackstar · 09-29-2009, 04:09 PM

He's running a 14/17 good luck finding anything but scooter tires!

HockyStar89 · 09-29-2009, 05:04 PM

can u guys post a link for me?

trackstar · 09-29-2009, 05:57 PM

If you want good street/motard tires you need to go to a 12 inch rim.

stevec · 09-29-2009, 08:01 PM

From my notes:

https://www.1977mopeds.com/parts/Whe...es/TIRE/Tires/
17 x 2.25 B4 Sava - $18.99
Gazelle - $20.30
IRC Tire NR 58 - $23.09
Pirelli Tire - $32.00
Sava MC2 Race Slick - $24.94
Sava MC11 17 x 2.25in - $24.94
Hutchinson GP1 17 x 2.25 - $34.99

Others:
Michelin
Gazelle M62 Moped Tire
$16.99 - $22.99
P-rated for speeds up to 93 mph
2.75-17 - $16.99
2.75-18 - $18.99
3.00-18 - $22.99
2.25-17 - $17.99
2.50-17 - $18.99
3.00-17 - $22.99

IRC NR53 Universal Front or Rear 3.00-18 Moped Tire - $21.95

IRC NR77
Front - 70/90-14 $15.99
Rear - 80/90-14 $17.99

IRC Front NR53 2.75P-17 $15.99

stevec · 09-29-2009, 08:37 PM

If you're on a budget, try these for around $40 total:

IRC
NR77 Rear Scooter Tire
$17.99
IRC NR77 Rear Scooter Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore

Michelin
Gazelle M62 Moped Tire
$16.99 - $25.99
Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore
Your front rim is narrow, get a consensus on which width is best.

trackstar · 09-29-2009, 08:48 PM

(no sarcasm) Do you think those will hold traction with a KX85? That bike has a pretty good hit when it gets on the pipe. I would still go 12 inch wheels and tires. Probably cheaper in the long run.

stevec · 09-29-2009, 09:36 PM

^
If he's on a budget, what other choice does he have?

How much is a set of 2.15/2.5" rims laced to KX85 hubs with tire?

Bman33 · 09-29-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackstar

(no sarcasm) Do you think those will hold traction with a KX85? That bike has a pretty good hit when it gets on the pipe. I would still go 12 inch wheels and tires. Probably cheaper in the long run.

Not if your looking to shave down the lap times. But the fun factor would be there. hahaha.. look at me go!!!!!!

trackstar · 09-29-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevec

^
If he's on a budget, what other choice does he have?

How much is a set of 2.15/2.5" rims laced to KX85 hubs with tire?

$300 or so.

I always looked at it different though. When I spent $500 a weekend on new race tires for my GSXR I figured that was cheaper than running used takeoffs and crashing. Good tires are what keep you from meeting the asphalt face to face.

stevec · 09-29-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackstar

$300 or so.

I always looked at it different though. When I spent $500 a weekend on new race tires for my GSXR I figured that was cheaper than running used takeoffs and crashing. Good tires are what keep you from meeting the asphalt face to face.

Agreed. Moped tires are for fun only.

For racing:
M&M Racing Product 2
M&M Racing Service 1
12" x 2.15" $100
12" x 2.50" $100
spoke kits $86 front + $86 rear
100/90-12" front $66
120/80-12" rear $72
---------------------------------
total $510 + shipping

trackstar · 09-30-2009, 12:04 AM

Ya, if you shop around you can do better than that on prices though. I got a set of Rads with their hubs built and shipped for a hair over $600. Local shop wanted about $400 for hoops, spokes and labor with my stock hubs. I think if you shopped used you could do pretty well, I've seen them in the $300 range with rubber. Got TT-92's for $50 a pair with a couple of races on them. For scooter tires the Michelin Boppers have been good, I've raced them all season without any problems on my LXR.

HockyStar89 · 10-01-2009, 12:52 PM

cool, thanks for all the input. i have all winter to get it together, just needed a direction to go in.

09-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
HockyStar89 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 147	Tires? hey i need a decent set of tires for my kx85 rear is 90/100/14 front is 70/100/17 any suggestions? i dont really want the **** scooter tires but if if thats my only option then o well

09-29-2009, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjindo16 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orlando, fl Posts: 530 My Mood:	Re: Tires? i have bt601s but they are hard to find (shawn at bms hooked me up with a set). Alot of people run the tt92's and have great response from them.

09-29-2009, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjindo16 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orlando, fl Posts: 530 My Mood:	Re: Tires? what type of riding will you be doing? if you are looking to rip it up on the track then get the tt92's or bt601s. if you are looking to just ride around on the pavement then get the pilots tires. i had the pilots on my bike just because they came with the rims that i purchased. They gripped pretty good but i had the wrong profile.

09-29-2009, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: Tires? He's running a 14/17 good luck finding anything but scooter tires!

09-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
HockyStar89 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 147	Re: Tires? can u guys post a link for me?

09-29-2009, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: Tires? If you want good street/motard tires you need to go to a 12 inch rim.

09-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
stevec 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 422 My Mood:	Re: Tires? From my notes: https://www.1977mopeds.com/parts/Whe...es/TIRE/Tires/ 17 x 2.25 B4 Sava - $18.99 Gazelle - $20.30 IRC Tire NR 58 - $23.09 Pirelli Tire - $32.00 Sava MC2 Race Slick - $24.94 Sava MC11 17 x 2.25in - $24.94 Hutchinson GP1 17 x 2.25 - $34.99 Others: Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire $16.99 - $22.99 P-rated for speeds up to 93 mph 2.75-17 - $16.99 2.75-18 - $18.99 3.00-18 - $22.99 2.25-17 - $17.99 2.50-17 - $18.99 3.00-17 - $22.99 IRC NR53 Universal Front or Rear 3.00-18 Moped Tire - $21.95 IRC NR77 Front - 70/90-14 $15.99 Rear - 80/90-14 $17.99 IRC Front NR53 2.75P-17 $15.99

09-29-2009, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
stevec 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 422 My Mood:	Re: Tires? If you're on a budget, try these for around $40 total: IRC NR77 Rear Scooter Tire $17.99 IRC NR77 Rear Scooter Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire $16.99 - $25.99 Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore Your front rim is narrow, get a consensus on which width is best.

09-29-2009, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: Tires? (no sarcasm) Do you think those will hold traction with a KX85? That bike has a pretty good hit when it gets on the pipe. I would still go 12 inch wheels and tires. Probably cheaper in the long run.

09-29-2009, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
stevec 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 422 My Mood:	Re: Tires? ^ If he's on a budget, what other choice does he have? How much is a set of 2.15/2.5" rims laced to KX85 hubs with tire?

09-30-2009, 12:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Re: Tires? Ya, if you shop around you can do better than that on prices though. I got a set of Rads with their hubs built and shipped for a hair over $600. Local shop wanted about $400 for hoops, spokes and labor with my stock hubs. I think if you shopped used you could do pretty well, I've seen them in the $300 range with rubber. Got TT-92's for $50 a pair with a couple of races on them. For scooter tires the Michelin Boppers have been good, I've raced them all season without any problems on my LXR.

10-01-2009, 12:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
HockyStar89 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 147	Re: Tires? cool, thanks for all the input. i have all winter to get it together, just needed a direction to go in.

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