Popular Post The Snark Posted November 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2022 After over 20 years of squirrely jockeying small bikes around I bought my partner a pair of real motorcycle tires, name brand, European highway style. I had almost forgotten what real tires on a motorcycle do. Tracking dead straight, responsive, and all those little wiggles as you fight constantly to keep the bike going in the direction you want it to are gone. I had actually come to the conclusion I had lost my fine motor skills in handling a bike. Nope. Just the crappy cheap tires. Do yourself a favor. 1500 baht for a matched pair is well worth the extra money 1 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE88 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 It is advisable to change the tires of the motorcycle every two years beyond the consumption actually done to always have a motorcycle with tires in order and safe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post In the jungle Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 A lot of the difference is just the difference between new and old. Although I too fit a decent brand as replacements on small bikes. Currently favouring Michelin. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 I have to admit I had to learn that just the correct tire pressure makes a big difference. Like: somehow I can't maneuver my bike like before anymore. Adjust tire pressure. Wow, what a difference, that's great... It should be obvious, but sometimes we have to remind ourselves. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 26 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I have to admit I had to learn that just the correct tire pressure makes a big difference. Like: somehow I can't maneuver my bike like before anymore. Adjust tire pressure. Wow, what a difference, that's great... It should be obvious, but sometimes we have to remind ourselves. Yep, effect of tyre pressure is huge, too high and you almost feel on ice which is kinda what op was describing, maybe he just had correct tyre pressure this time. The tyres I've had in Thailand have been fine, noticed no difference, first ones circ 700 each, second ones 500 each 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Quality tires (Pirreli or Michelin or even OEM) and correct tire pressures make all the difference to comfort, handling and safety. A digital pressure guage off Lazada is not expensive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Quality tires (Pirreli or Michelin or even OEM) and correct tire pressures make all the difference to comfort, handling and safety. A digital pressure guage off Lazada is not expensive. In what way is the handling different? in most cases it's in peoples minds only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: In what way is the handling different? in most cases it's in peoples minds only Under or over inflated tyres make it different. Under inflated and a bike wallows around. Over inflated can make the ride harsh and track differently. Just my experience. Within +-5 PSI should be OK. Can depend on the bike whether sports or scooter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Under or over inflated tyres make it different. Under inflated and a bike wallows around. Over inflated can make the ride harsh and track differently. Just my experience. Within +-5 PSI should be OK. Can depend on the bike whether sports or scooter. Yes of course over or under inflated tyres are very noticeable but you were referring to Pirelli, Michelin etc, in what ways is handling different? Edited November 8, 2022 by scubascuba3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 ^ You'd have to ride better than me to discover that???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Some tyres seem to track better. Just my experience over the years. Some have different profiles or hard/soft compounds. Thinking more back to my days riding sports bikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Pressure important the rest is in the head and BS. I wouldn't pay out 12,000 baht for tyres on my bike every 2 years that is OCD at its best. Tyres have a life cycle yes but the most important thing is to inspect regulary, protect from sun as much as possible and keep an eye on the pressure job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post In the jungle Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 My local village bike shop, that fits all tubed tyres for me, doesn't have a pressure gauge. Generally when I check the pressure after they have fitted the tyres they will be 60+ psi. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, In the jungle said: My local village bike shop, that fits all tubed tyres for me, doesn't have a pressure gauge. Generally when I check the pressure after they have fitted the tyres they will be 60+ psi. Yes Thais do like high pressure ???? . Scoot and Wave tyres i do at home with foot pump. My big bike and truck i do at the PTT garage and check with gauge and their pump is very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, soi3eddie said: Quality tires (Pirreli or Michelin or even OEM) and correct tire pressures make all the difference to comfort, handling and safety. A digital pressure guage off Lazada is not expensive. Using the Pireli, Scorpion Touring Tech Two... what a difference. The Metzler was good as well.. Of course expensive at 5-6K.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: ^ You'd have to ride better than me to discover that???? Yeah keep dreaming 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 33 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Yes Thais do like high pressure ???? . Scoot and Wave tyres i do at home with foot pump. My big bike and truck i do at the PTT garage and check with gauge and their pump is very accurate. Yes , I have a hand pump at home Tyres on the Forza checked once a week ,if the bike is at GWH for a service I tell them to leave the tyres alone. They tend to add air whether needed or not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 4 hours ago, The Snark said: 1500 baht for a matched pair 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snark Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 I've chatted with several pro racers that can tell the make and tread pattern of a tire by taking a half lap on a track. Also can tell tire pressure within a couple of pounds by how they handle doing Ss for 50 feet. As for make of tire, AA fuel altered drag racer managed to beat the 5 second barrier by simply changing the brand of tire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seedy Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 Tires are the ONLY thing keeping your bike on the road. If you want to run cheap tires, to save a few THB, go for it. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, The Snark said: I've chatted with several pro racers that can tell the make and tread pattern of a tire by taking a half lap on a track. Also can tell tire pressure within a couple of pounds by how they handle doing Ss for 50 feet. As for make of tire, AA fuel altered drag racer managed to beat the 5 second barrier by simply changing the brand of tire. but we're talking about small bikes around town not doing laps on a track although some farang do ride recklessly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 on a small bikes like a Wave, good tyres really shows their worth in the wet, top end Pirellis for the wave is only around 2000 baht a pair, it might wear down quicker on softer compound compared to the typical durability focused tyres typical of the cheap bikes, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seedy Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: but we're talking about small bikes around town not doing laps on a track although some farang do ride recklessly Premium tires are a benefit on a bicycle. Same for motorcycles - no matter the size. When I bought the PCX in 2013 I rode on the stock rubber for less than a month before changing. Major difference. Edited November 8, 2022 by seedy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, The Snark said: I've chatted with several pro racers that can tell the make and tread pattern of a tire by taking a half lap on a track. Also can tell tire pressure within a couple of pounds by how they handle doing Ss for 50 feet. As for make of tire, AA fuel altered drag racer managed to beat the 5 second barrier by simply changing the brand of tire. Buying race tires is waste of money for normal road idiots. Race tires need temperature and even on hot days in Thailand, there is no use for them. But a tire is not just a tire even the oldest most experienced riders state so. I like to push the limits a bit with or without load, and I feel difference from cheap tires and more respectable tire makers. Even Metzeler is recond as a cheap tire, it is a product Pirrelli bought and standing behind, and are excellent tires for any condition. Buy what you need for your purpose, and my purpose is sport touring all season, and therefor need a middle classed prized tire. I do not compromise km against price, and therefor very rear I get more than 8k out of my tires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, seedy said: Premium tires are a benefit on a bicycle. Same for motorcycles - no matter the size. When I bought the PCX in 2013 I rode on the stock rubber for less than a month before changing. Major difference. Same for the dunlop that came with Honda cb500x 2017, <deleted>ty tires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 43 minutes ago, seedy said: Premium tires are a benefit on a bicycle. Same for motorcycles - no matter the size. When I bought the PCX in 2013 I rode on the stock rubber for less than a month before changing. Major difference. Probably in your head only, same with bicycles, a friend recently swapped from 1500 baht "trendy" tyre to 500 baht continental, no performance difference, just less trendy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobandyson Posted November 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Probably in your head only, Same as one thinks a bike runs better after it's been given a good wash. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, bobandyson said: Same as one thinks a bike runs better after it's been given a good wash. Really ???? Some think tires is not important, and any tire cheap or expensive is same same, well I'm sure you guys all wear Lolex to, and believe it is the same as a real one! Good luck if you like to push it wet or dry conditions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 14 hours ago, digbeth said: on a small bikes like a Wave, good tyres really shows their worth in the wet, top end Pirellis for the wave is only around 2000 baht a pair, it might wear down quicker on softer compound compared to the typical durability focused tyres typical of the cheap bikes, You pay 2000baht a tyre for a Honda wave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, bobandyson said: Same as one thinks a bike runs better after it's been given a good wash. Very true Edited November 8, 2022 by scubascuba3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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