Tyre Sizing

[xbally]

Thanks to all contributors.

I think we all agree it's important to try and keep this forum going if we can.

They keep telling us how important these things are for our mental health and general wellbeing.

It's my 67th birthday today

Hear hear Martin. I remember when I was in a pretty bad way after my accident, which unbelievably is 9 years ago 😮. This forum definitely helped me in a BIG way with my mental wellbeing, so I for one would be gutted if it folded. I usually log on at least once a day and generally just read any new posts.
So yes, let’s try and keep it going 👍
Ps... many happy returns for the day Martin. Hope you had a good one 🍾🎂
Cheers, Michael

Thanks Michael.
November's not the greatest month to celebrate a birthday but it's another year gone by. Why do they seem to go more quickly each year as you age?
There used  to be a lot more activity on these type of forums years ago but not so much nowadays which is a shame.
I suppose it's social media and other platforms that's to blame. To be honest a lot of the time I feel so out of touch with what's going on in the world it can be difficult to stay grounded and remain upbeat. Sorry I seem to be going off topic again somewhat..........

[themoudie]

Apologies Martin, enthusiasm ........!    I had read your post, but the day before I went raking about, my apologies.

However, these men come to you, rather than you going to them.

Trusted_Tyres

Tyre-medics_Motorcycles

Good health, Bill

[iansoady]

I've used wheelhouse several times and always been happy, however they aren't showing any stock of the tyres I'm looking for. I've asked them if I can fit the one I've bought......

[xbally]

Apologies Martin, enthusiasm ........!    I had read your post, but the day before I went raking about, my apologies.

However, these men come to you, rather than you going to them.

Trusted_Tyres

Tyre-medics_Motorcycles

Good health, Bill

No need for apologies Bill. I find with advancing age my attention span / attention to detail and short term memory declining rather faster than i had hoped.

Thanks for the suggestions which are gratefully received-yours too Ian.

I'm having real difficulty with these tyres.

I've been on both the websites you suggested and really struggled to find the tyres I need in the sizes and price I would like to pay.

The 17 inch tubeless I need for my GPZ500 is no problem but the RS tyres are a bit of a nightmare.

I've also tried ebay, M & P , Busters, WE Moto etc to no avail.

My local MOT tyre outfit have got me 2 of the 3 tyres I need but their supplier sent him a rear Knobbly type for the RS!

Anyway I've had to pay through the nose for a rear Bridgestone for the RS but the other 2 have come in at a good price and they only charge £10 for fitting to a loose wheel.

These tryes should now last me for the rest of my riding life...........

Thanks again.

[kevberlin]

Hi Martin,
M and P have a number of rear tyres in stock that fit the rs rear as 110/90/18.
They also show plenty of 90/90.18 for the front.
Free delivery too.

Kev

[iansoady]

I got a reply from Wheelhouse who will fit my tyre to a loose wheel for £29.50. Not sure if that includes VAT. I also tried Bill's first link. Yes they'll come and do it - for £80. I think not. £60 call out £20 fitting.

I'll also try my local Stealth Motorcycles. I've know Lee there for years since I bought a used Tiger 955i from him nearly 20 years(!) ago....

Had a look at M&P - mostly premium tyres at £120+ but one "buf=dget" model.....

[kevberlin]

Martin/Ian,

If you have access to eBay, then check out M & P Direct. Plenty of cheaper tyres on there, both front and rear for the Cb250rs.

Hope this helps,
Kev

[xbally]

Thanks but I think I'm sorted now.

I took the GPZ wheel out and popped it in to the local tyre place this afternoon and have upon my return removed the RS rear wheel to take when I pick up the GPZ wheel tomorrow.

I don't want to remove the front and back wheels at the same time . The bike is currently in our summer house and there's not much room to work so to ensure the bike remains stable I'll do a wheel at a time.

The rear tyre is a 4.10 18 K181 TT 100 with a date stamp of 2012 on. The tread while legal is now well down. I don't know the mileage because I keep having to change speedos due reliability issues.

 I think the front is a Mitas whcich is what I'm going for as the replacement. Same make is going on the GPZ Ffronnt).

[kevberlin]

Excellent. What is so easy on a car, is not so easy on a motorbike.
Glad you are sorted Marin.

Kev

[themoudie]

Aye Martin,

Pleased that you have something sorted to your liking. I wish you many more years of getting out on two wheels for some "therapy".

Good health, Bill

[xbally]

Well thanks to all for the advice and guidance.
I'll update when the tyres are fitted.
Looking at the weather forecast I shan't need a bike for at least the next few days.

[xbally]

Sorry for high jacking your thread Kev BTW!

[kevberlin]

Not at all Martin.
It’s interesting to read what people say about all kinds on motorbike stuff.

[xbally]

Not at all Martin.
It’s interesting to read what people say about all kinds on motorbike stuff.

Agree with you there Kev

[iansoady]

Where's your local tyre place Martin?