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==General notes== | |||
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 110/70-17 front and 130/70-17 rear. | ||
==Radials== | |||
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. | |||
:'''Exceptions''' | |||
*[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.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 | *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. | ||
==Sport bias-ply== | ==Sport bias-ply== | ||
Revision as of 22:57, 15 February 2009
General notes
Wheel sizes on the J series are 2.75" front and 3.50" rear.
Stock tire sizes are 110/70-17 front and 130/70-17 rear.
Radials
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.
- Exceptions
- 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.
- 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 Storm-ST AV55/AV56 requires a larger rim than the EX250J has.
- The 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.
Sport bias-ply
Bridgestone BT45
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Dunlop GT501
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.
There are no recommendations for GT501s as of Feb 15, 2009.
110/80-17 Recc rim: 2.50
140/80-17 Recc rim: 3.50
Elmer's note: Avon Roadrider: 140/70-17 V Recc rim: 3.75 alternate: 3.50 - 4.50
Metzeler Lasertec
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Pirelli MT 75
The availability of these sizes in the US has yet to be confirmed.
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Pirelli Sport Demon
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Touring bias-ply
Avon Roadrider
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Kenda K671
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, no 80-series rear
Michelin Pilot Activ
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
IRC Roadwinner RX-01
Front: 110/70-17, 110/80-17 Rear: 130/70-17, 130/80-17
Don't put IRC tires on your bike. Just don't.
