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curt698 Full Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2009 Posts: 32 Location: Lake Orion, MI
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Posted: December 10, 2009, 2:57 am Post subject: Sourcing Tires |
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Hey guys,
Just worked out a spread sheet to keep a tap on parts cost. I realize that tracking costs on the project is a terrible idea but I have a small budget. Anyway tires is the last item on my needed list, I have $18.66 left to buy front and rear rubber. So the budget is going to have to stretch a little tiny bit. So to my question, do you guys just do Tire Rack or are there better sites to source rubber? Also I have spoons for installing bicycle tires will they work on these or should I leave mounting the tire to the pros.
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chef.tay Full Member
Joined: May 15, 2009 Posts: 152 Location: Kansas City
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Posted: December 12, 2009, 2:11 am Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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Hey Dave,
I'm really not sure about this but I need to get some new tires for this spring also so I thought I'd push this post back out to the front page...
Chef.tay
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: December 12, 2009, 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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I generally shop ebay for the cheapest price for the tires I want. $18.66 won't get you much, maybe the tubes.
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yamaman Support Staff
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 1638 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: December 12, 2009, 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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Well, if you shop wisely, you might get a set of tyre irons for your $18.
Pushbike stuff wont cut it. I've changed a lot of tyres, my set up is 2 m/cycle irons & 1 car type iron. The car iron works great when you need that extra bit, also having 3 irons is a bonus!
When removing a tyre, always mark the valve position on the tyre first, this is important for re-install, as it aids balance.
A new tyre gets fitted with the coloured dot at the valve. The coloured dot indicates the lightest part of the tyre, so the valve counteracts this.
Need to know more, just ask & I'll fill you in on the rest, cheers.
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blue900 Full Member
Joined: May 17, 2005 Posts: 100 Location: Blackfoot Idaho
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Posted: December 12, 2009, 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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Here's a nice how to www.clarity.net/~adam/...nging.html
Its a pain But i don't like taking it to the shop, so I do it my self.
My 1st set Chen Shin Marques where under $100 for both. Check the Net for sites J C Whitney?
I do the Dunlop Touring now for Mileage, the front was $120.
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c1skout Full Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2008 Posts: 29
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Posted: December 13, 2009, 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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I've been ordering from American Motorcycle Tire for the last few years.
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: December 13, 2009, 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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Just bought a set of Dunlop D401's for my Harley. A 100/90-19 front, a 150/80-16 rear. $229.45, free shipping. The dealer wanted $275 to put on the rear tire. I have the tools to mount my own tires, save big bucks.
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Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
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Posted: December 13, 2009, 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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check out cokertire, thats were i found the style i needed.
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gordo 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 559 Location: CT.U.S.A.
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Posted: December 13, 2009, 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
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JC Whitney
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