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| | Wheel sizes on the J series are 2.75" front and 3.50" rear.<br> | | Wheel sizes on the J series are 2.75" front and 3.50" rear.<br> |
| − | Stock tire sizes are 110/70-17 front and 130/70-17 rear. | + | Stock tire sizes are bias ply 110/70-17 front and 130/70-17 rear. |
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| − | Since no one has changed their tires and reported back on it yet, we're not sure that any sizes other than OEM will give enough clearance on the front fender. Many of the tires listed below come in 110/80-17 and 130/80-17, but we won't know if they actually fit until someone has mounted them up and reported back.
| + | Until someone posts otherwise, we won't guarantee that any sizes other than OEM will give enough clearance on the front fender (or out back). Many of the tires listed below come in (taller than stock) 110/80-17 and 130/80-17. If you use one of these tires, please post and let us know how they fit. |
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| | + | Many of these tires have been used on the EX250F. Reviews can be found on the [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|tire models]] page. |
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| | If you have any information to add to this page, please post it in the [http://forums.ninja250.org/viewforum.php?f=54 Next Generation] forum. | | If you have any information to add to this page, please post it in the [http://forums.ninja250.org/viewforum.php?f=54 Next Generation] forum. |
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| | ==Radials== | | ==Radials== |
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| − | Your editor checked all the major tire manufacturer websites and most of them didn't have any radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J, especially on the rear. There were one or two that said you could put a 110/70ZR-17 on the front, but none had a compatible rear. '''Do not''' combine one radial and one bias-ply tire.
| + | There is really only one choice in radials for the EX250J, and that's the Bridgestone BT003RS. A check of all the major tire manufacturer websites shows that most of them don't have radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J. There are a couple that list a 110/70ZR-17 for the front, but without a compatible rear. |
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| − | :'''Exceptions'''
| + | '''Do not''' combine one radial and one bias-ply tire. For more information on this, see the [http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_faq.asp?id=2 Dunlop FAQ]. |
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| − | *[http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=7 Dunlop D205] is an OEM replacement tire. They're not very good, and you'd be better off with a performance bias-ply than this radial.
| + | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/index.aspx Bridgestone BT-003 Racing Street]==== |
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| − | *[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showspecs&id=18 Avon Azaro-ST AV45/AV46] are still being sold in sizes 110/80ZR17 front and 140/80ZR17 rear, but they are being discontinued and their replacement, the [http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=25 Storm-ST AV55/AV56] requires a larger rim than the EX250J has.
| + | Front: 110/70ZR17 Rear: 140/70ZR17 |
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| − | *The [http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/products/battlax/bt090.html Bridgestone BT090] is a DOT-approved race tire and should only be considered for the track. These are usually only available from racing-oriented distributors.
| + | [http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/index.aspx Bridgestone USA] |
| | + | [http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/products/battlax/bt003rs.html Bridgestone Japan] |
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| − | ==Sport bias-ply==
| + | This is ''the'' tire for Ninja 250 racing. They fit on the rims and are a good track tire, but read the site info carefully. Bridgestone puts them between a track day and race tire, and also doesn't recommend them for wet conditions. They are probably not the best choice for a daily rider. |
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| − | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/glamourindex.aspx?productID=3&LookupID=8 Bridgestone BT45]==== | + | ====Discontinued radials==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
| + | '''[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showspecs&id=18 Avon Azaro-ST AV45/AV46]''' |
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| − | ====[http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=8 Dunlop GT501]====
| + | Front: 110/80ZR17 Rear: 140/80ZR17 |
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| − | '''Note''': The GT501s that were OEM on some 2008 bikes, in sizes 130/70-17 rear and 110/70-17 front, are only available if you live in Australia or Great Britain. | + | The Azaro's replacement, the [http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=25 Storm-ST AV55/AV56] requires a larger rim than the EX250J has. |
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| − | There are no recommendations for GT501s as of Feb 15, 2009.
| + | '''Bridgestone BT090''' |
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| − | 110/80-17 Recc rim: 2.50
| + | Bridgestone used to make the BT090 Pro in sizes for the Ninja, but it has been replaced by the BT003RS. The BT090 that is currently available in our sizes is a tube-type, made for spoke-wheeled motards, not the cast aluminum ones on your 250. |
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| − | 140/80-17 Recc rim: 3.50
| + | ==Sport bias-ply== |
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| − | Elmer's note: Avon Roadrider: 140/70-17 V Recc rim: 3.75 alternate: 3.50 - 4.50<br>
| + | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/Street.aspx Bridgestone BT45]==== |
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| − | ====[http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/sport_touring/none&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=230424&uri=/metzeler/en_US/browser/xml/catalog/moto/SportTouring_Lasertec.xml&menu_item=/products/catalog/sport_touring Metzeler Lasertec]====
| + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
| + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| − | ====[http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/street/sport_touring&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=13966&uri=/pirellityre/en_US/browser/xml/catalog/moto/MOTO_MV_MT75_STR.xml Pirelli MT 75]==== | + | ====[http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=950042 Metzeler Lasertec]==== |
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| − | The availability of these sizes in the US has yet to be confirmed.
| + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
| + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| | ====[http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/street/sport_touring&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=14014&uri=/pirellityre/en_US/browser/xml/catalog/moto/MOTO_MV_SPORTDEMON_STR.xml Pirelli Sport Demon]==== | | ====[http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/street/sport_touring&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=14014&uri=/pirellityre/en_US/browser/xml/catalog/moto/MOTO_MV_SPORTDEMON_STR.xml Pirelli Sport Demon]==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17 | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| | + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| | + | ====[http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire-catalog/road/street/gt501/ Dunlop GT501]==== |
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| | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| | + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| | + | Although not listed on the Dunlop website, the GT501 is available in stock 250J sizes. See [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/394/6075/ITEM/Dunlop-GT501-Sport-Bias-Rear-Tire.aspx Motorcycle Superstore], [http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=543852&store=&catId=404&productId=p543852&leafCatId=40402 Dennis Kirk] or your favorite retailer. |
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| | ==Touring bias-ply== | | ==Touring bias-ply== |
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| | ====[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=6 Avon Roadrider]==== | | ====[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=6 Avon Roadrider]==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17 | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| − | ====[http://www.kendausa.com/motorcycle/street.html Kenda K671]====
| + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, no 80-series rear | + | ====[http://www.kendatire.com/en/motorcycle/street/ Kenda K671]==== |
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| | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| | + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| | ====[http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index.cfm?event=pilotactiv Michelin Pilot Activ]==== | | ====[http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index.cfm?event=pilotactiv Michelin Pilot Activ]==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17 | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| − | ====[http://www.irc-tire.com/mce/ IRC Roadwinner RX-01]==== | + | ====[http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/allround/conti_go/contigo_en.html Continental ContiGo]==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17 | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| | + | ====[http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/ IRC Roadwinner RX-01]==== |
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| | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| | Don't put IRC tires on your bike. Just don't. | | Don't put IRC tires on your bike. Just don't. |
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| | + | These are the stock tires for the EX250J. If they work OK for you, keep them until you're ready to replace them. But there's no sense in replacing them with another set. You can spend less and get ''much'' better quality. It doesn't matter if you want a tire that sticks better for sport riding, one that lasts longer for the long haul, or something in the middle for all-around. See the other choices on this page. |
Wheel sizes on the J series are 2.75" front and 3.50" rear.
Stock tire sizes are bias ply 110/70-17 front and 130/70-17 rear.
Until someone posts otherwise, we won't guarantee that any sizes other than OEM will give enough clearance on the front fender (or out back). Many of the tires listed below come in (taller than stock) 110/80-17 and 130/80-17. If you use one of these tires, please post and let us know how they fit.
There is really only one choice in radials for the EX250J, and that's the Bridgestone BT003RS. A check of all the major tire manufacturer websites shows that most of them don't have radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J. There are a couple that list a 110/70ZR-17 for the front, but without a compatible rear.
Bridgestone used to make the BT090 Pro in sizes for the Ninja, but it has been replaced by the BT003RS. The BT090 that is currently available in our sizes is a tube-type, made for spoke-wheeled motards, not the cast aluminum ones on your 250.
Although not listed on the Dunlop website, the GT501 is available in stock 250J sizes. See Motorcycle Superstore, Dennis Kirk or your favorite retailer.
Don't put IRC tires on your bike. Just don't.
These are the stock tires for the EX250J. If they work OK for you, keep them until you're ready to replace them. But there's no sense in replacing them with another set. You can spend less and get much better quality. It doesn't matter if you want a tire that sticks better for sport riding, one that lasts longer for the long haul, or something in the middle for all-around. See the other choices on this page.
