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tyre cost?

  • 08-08-2011 07:48PM
    #1
    FatherLen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭


    i just got a flat on the back tyre of my hornet 250.
    i know they are fireblade tyres but i have no ideas how much a new one will cost.
    anyone know?


Comments

  • #2
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    what size are they?


  • #3
    FatherLen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭FatherLen


    180/55


  • #4
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,535 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    What size rim do you have? Is it a 17?

    There are alot of things to consider when buying tyres. What brand do you want, what's recommended for you bike, do you want a sports tourer tyre like the Pirelli Angels or sticky ones like the BT014. How do you use your bike, is it for commuting or ripping the roads?

    You could check the likes of crossans/cotters/paddy's pitstop for pricing of tyres. Buying tyres only from Crossans is one way to go. Cheaper to buy but it'll cost you to get them put on then.

    For example, Bridgestone BT-021 rear for you from Cotters is €117, the BT-023 is €140 ( supercedes the 021). The BT-014, for more aggresive riding is €114.


  • #5
    slapper2
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    www.motorcycleshop.ie have good prices


  • #6
    FatherLen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭FatherLen


    yeah i think its the 17. the last tyre that was on it was a pirelli diablo.
    mainly use it for commuting.


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  • #7
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,535 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    If you liked the tyre and felt confident in them go for them again.

    I have a Pirelli Angel on the front of the Bandit and have no issues what so ever with it. It's a dual compound Sports Tourer tyre so it suits my commuting needs as well have a bit of grip for spins. Might be an option for you too.


  • #8
    Fr Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭Fr Dougal


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    If you liked the tyre and felt confident in them go for them again.

    I have a Pirelli Angel on the front of the Bandit and have no issues what so ever with it. It's a dual compound Sports Tourer tyre so it suits my commuting needs as well have a bit of grip for spins. Might be an option for you too.
    The auld "which tyre" debate always gets some debate going.

    I have been running Pirelli Angels on the TDM and the VFR for some time and find them great, like you said, Dual compouind so hardwearing for commuting and also good enough for a bit of hooliganism too :D

    I get high mileage from the angels


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