MagnaDeuce Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I have an old KZ250 that was basically gifted to me. I have very limited funds but this Kawasaki needs new tires, it's been sitting for 7 years. I was hoping if anyone had any used tires of its size. 2.75-18F and 4.16-16R I think 90/90-18 & 120/90-16 would fit. I don't mind paying used prices but I cant spend 150 bucks for tires on a bike that I may not ride for more than a year. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebbors Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 just a FYI, Revzilla has some tires for under $100 total for your bike. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnaDeuce Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thank you for the tip. I'm only seeing tires for 70.00 a piece. Which tires did you see at those prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebbors Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 some shinko in the sizes closest to what you posted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 IMHO, I'd rather ride on used tires than shinkos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I'm riding used shinkos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebbors Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, DerekClouser said: IMHO, I'd rather ride on used tires than shinkos. Shinko has upped the quality quite a bit in the last few years. still not the best, but decent for cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 We are all riding on used tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I got almost 50 used tires at my house. None those sizes though. Anyone looking to build a tire fort? I got some tires they can have... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Tonik said: We are all riding on used tires. My tire after 3 weeks on the bike, is it consider used?..lol.. this picture was taken in Waynesville North Carolina yesterday so it's got another 450 miles on it now..lol Edited June 30, 2017 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonian Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I think I see a little new left on the edges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 5 hours ago, 2talltim said: My tire after 3 weeks on the bike, is it consider used?..lol.. this picture was taken in Waynesville North Carolina yesterday so it's got another 450 miles on it now..lol Wow, did you do that on public roads? I'd probably soil myself taking a corner that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiro Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Maybe go to Rice Paddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 28 minutes ago, hiro said: Wow, did you do that on public roads? I'd probably soil myself taking a corner that hard. Yes sir and all weighted down with luggage and camping equipment. And on a 700 lbbike..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Just now, 2talltim said: Yes sir and all weighted down with luggage and camping equipment. And on a 700 lbbike..lol After they cool off, does it give it a greasy feel when you ride on em again heated up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 9 hours ago, 2talltim said: Thread pattern on this one resemble softer aka faster rebound / harder compression and lower tire pressure. I know ur a stickler for tire pressure so less likely to have lower pressure. I wish you could experiment with one to two click more on rebound, one to two click less on compression and see if any difference in tire life. Then again this is another random OR advice which no one asked for in the first place so ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 4 hours ago, DerekClouser said: After they cool off, does it give it a greasy feel when you ride on em again heated up? Nope never, these things stick like glue always. They just wear fast for touring tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 hour ago, NinjaDoc said: Thread pattern on this one resemble softer aka faster rebound / harder compression and lower tire pressure. I know ur a stickler for tire pressure so less likely to have lower pressure. I wish you could experiment with one to two click more on rebound, one to two click less on compression and see if any difference in tire life. Then again this is another random OR advice which no one asked for in the first place so ignore. I only have preload and rebound adjustment on my bike. And it's hard to set the preload right cuz sometimes I'm loaded down with luggage sometimes I'm not sometimes I have extra luggage such as camping gear sometimes I do not. As far as the way the bike handles and performs I don't need to touch it. I'm making that thing do what most people can't get a 400 lb sportbike to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Ah, That's very true. Was hoping u could squeeze in another 1k on the tire life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 29 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: Ah, That's very true. Was hoping u could squeeze in another 1k on the tire life. I think most of my problem is cold tear. I keep my tires at 42 front and rear but if I drop them to keep from having cold tear I eat up the center and square them off too quickly. Damned if I do and damned if I dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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