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elimental
07-08-2008, 01:50 PM
Im definitely a noob when it comes to MC tires, but the old fizzer caught a nail in the rear tire and ive always been told when that happens to just replace it. Anyways im watching it on ebay, and itll be about 40 bucks to mount it around here. is it worth it?

ebay listing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRIDGESTONE-RADIAL-MOTORCYCLE-TIRE-150-60ZR18-BT014R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1 262QQcategoryZ35601QQihZ024QQitemZ370057120624QQtc Zphoto)

Edit: i asked'em how old the tires were and he said they were " new production - like '07"
No Worries
07-09-2008, 01:37 PM
The main problem with buying tires off ebay is that they could be old and improperly stored. Ozone from electric motors attack tires as does old age. The tire gets harder, just like what racing does to tires. You could ask for the DOT code on the tire and look it up to see when the tire was manufactured.
Dnyce
07-09-2008, 02:41 PM
a pic of the actual tire would be nice too-thats a stock pic
BobTheBiker
07-09-2008, 03:25 PM
I'd say screw that and go buy a tire in person. mind if I ask what year your FZR is? looks like early 90's with the double headlights on it.
elimental
07-09-2008, 08:40 PM
The main problem with buying tires off ebay is that they could be old and improperly stored. Ozone from electric motors attack tires as does old age. The tire gets harder, just like what racing does to tires. You could ask for the DOT code on the tire and look it up to see when the tire was manufactured.

I had spoken to someone at the local shop before i posted this, and he said the same thing [he was asking 200 and change for the same tire without mount and balance] when i mentioned the online price. I checked dennis kirk and they're all out of stock too.


I'd say screw that and go buy a tire in person. mind if I ask what year your FZR is? looks like early 90's with the double headlights on it.

Its a 98, i used to hate the bug eyed look on it, but its grown on me

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y85/x_defiance/IMG00337.jpg
mondos06cbr1000
07-14-2008, 11:27 PM
i got a sweet deal on my pilot power 2cts 190/55 rear and the front for 300$ shipped origionally theyd be like 400 something...

so check out sportbiketrackgear.com

goodluck