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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 (or out back). Many of the tires listed below come in (taller than stock) 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. | | 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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| | ==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.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. The Azaro is an 80 profile tire, making it taller than stock, and, as noted above, we're not really sure if it will fit in the front.
| + | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/index.aspx Bridgestone BT-003 Racing Street]==== |
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| | + | Front: 110/70ZR17 Rear: 140/70ZR17 |
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| | + | [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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| | + | 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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| | + | ====Discontinued radials==== |
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| | + | '''[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showspecs&id=18 Avon Azaro-ST AV45/AV46]''' |
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| | + | Front: 110/80ZR17 Rear: 140/80ZR17 |
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| | + | 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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| | + | '''Bridgestone BT090''' |
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| | + | 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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| | ==Sport bias-ply== | | ==Sport bias-ply== |
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| − | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/glamourindex.aspx?productID=3&LookupID=8 Bridgestone BT45]==== | + | ====[http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/Street.aspx Bridgestone BT45]==== |
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| − | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | + | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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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]==== | + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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| | + | ====[http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=950042 Metzeler Lasertec]==== |
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| | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | | 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.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 Rear: 130/70-17 | | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 |
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| − | ====[http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=8 Dunlop GT501]====
| + | [[What tire makes are available that fit the 250?|FAQ link]] |
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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.
| + | ====[http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire-catalog/road/street/gt501/ Dunlop GT501]==== |
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| − | There are no recommendations for GT501s as of Feb 15, 2009. If you want to be our guinea pig, please do so. The closest sizes available are Front: 110/80-17 Rear: 140/80-17.
| + | 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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| | + | 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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| | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | | 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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| | + | ====[http://www.kendatire.com/en/motorcycle/street/ Kenda K671]==== |
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| | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | | 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.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 Rear: 130/70-17 | | 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 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 | | 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.
