tires

Is that red stripe I see on some Vmax's on the actual rim? Or is that a red walled tire? And if so - where can you buy them? Thanks guy. ________ Subaru EA engine

I am looking for a store in Toronto area (or online Canadian store?) to buy tires at a good price! Buying online from US stores seems not worth it since I will end up paying brokerage fee and GST, PST. Any recommendation?

To all that have 17's what tires are you using? im not looking for the softest stickiest or the hardest best wearing, looking for something in between. something that doesnt wear prematurely or irregularily due to the vmax weight but sticks well.

What kind of tires are you guys running on your max's? I was looking at Avons. I don't see the front tire size on the sites. It is either 100/90/18 or 120/90/18

and I was thinking to buy pirelli diablo strada but found THIS Vitek

Some people think its a gimmick but its used a lot. A couple of weeks ago the local H-D dealer offered free nitrogen for your tires. I asked and he said he would do my 09 as long as I told my buddies after the free deal was over, it was supposed to be a Harley only deal. Your supposed to get...

I'm trying to give my local shop a chance at some business for my front and rear tire order. I want to go with the Metzlers because of their popularity here but this dealer "can't" (isn't a distributor for) get them. OK, maybe. Been mulling over the Shinkos. I'm turned off by the "name" (and...

lets try again in the right thead ! so who has the best prices on metzlers these days is it still ron ayers or was someone else found. i need to get a set and just wondering. Chris

I just purchased a Metzeller Lasertec Bias Sport front tire for my '01 V-Max. It's a 100/90-18 56V. I also purchased a Metzeller MC 800 Marathon for the rear. It's a MV 85B15 77H. I've never run these tires before. How are they? How many miles can I expect to get out of them (I'm a...

I'm not sure if this topic has been discussed but is it possible to purchase stock-size 'Made in Germany' Metzeler tires front and rear for the Max? I've heard a couple of riders complain about defective Brazilain Metzelers. Blaine Williams Ontario, Canada

What tire other than the K525's come recommended in raised white letter for the Max? I love the stock look but hate the price of the Qualifiers :( Thanx, Bud

Just purchased an '01 Max, and usually my first priority with a used bike is new tires. I've always been prone to either Metzlers or the Dunlop K591 series, but I've been out of the game for several years. Is there a commonly accepted "best" tire for all around duty on the Max?

I am hoping that by the end of the month I will have new rubber on the max. I am leaning towards the shinko's. Is there a break in period for tires or a time period that you should take it easy or are they good to go once mounted? thanks

The manual states to use V rated tires on this bike. I don't plan on riding at sustained speeds of 130+, but I am curious about your opinions as to whether or not an H rated tire will hold up... I would think tire ratings would be conservative, but what do you guys think?

What tires do you run on your Max?

The guy I bought my vmax from said he just put new tires on it, it had 6500 miles on it. Anyway, he said the tires are "H" rated instead of "V" rated. I think "H" rated tires are rated for 130mph and "V" rated are rated for 150 mph. My bike wobbles at 125mph but I don't think its the tires??? I...

what are the best tires for my 06 stock max?

After years of dreaming I finally picked up my V-max. A very nice 97. Previously how-ever I have always riden sport bikes and all have had radial tires. Here's the question. Is it normal for the bike to wiggle and want to follows any cracks in the riding surface. It was a little disconcerting...

ANYONE KNOW THE THE BEST PLACE TO GET A DEAL ON SOME METZLER RADIALS. RON AYERS SEEMS TO HAVE PRETTY GOOD PRICES JUST WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY BETTER? CHRIS :ummm:

Just got my new tires on today. 170 in the rear and 120 up front. Both Metzeler ME880's. Haven't really messed with 'em to much as they're still slick. They really ride good. A lot better than the wore out stock tires:biglaugh:. I'll get a few miles on 'em and see what's up.