Tyres in Australia

Al Burdon · Mar 6, 2017

For the darksiders of OZ.
I am fitting a chair later this year.
I have a relatively new Excedra max but will change to a car tyre for the chair.
I may need to venture to the dark side for a short period prior to the fit out.

What tyres are readily available here and/or what should I consider.

Cheers

AL

Muff · Mar 31, 2017

Muff said:
Hi Al, I have a r3 tourer. standard tyre is 180/70R16. the only tyre for my bike i could fit to keep the rolling diameter the same was 195/65R16c.
I think with the 240 rear end the guys were going to a 245 tyre. Here is a link Tire Size Calculator to help you find the perfect match.
You will need to measure the distance in your swing arm (i have to fit my tyre deflated). It is best to keep the revs/miles box as close to possible with your original tyre. I wouldn't fit the tyre till you have the chair fitted! A car tyre fitted to your bike is very hard to corner because of the profile (great for an outfit). I have to run my tyre at 28 psi so I have roll in the sidewalls and hence the 16c; c stands for commercial tyre with 6 ply side walls. You wont have this problem with a chair. Hope this makes some sense? Who is doing your chair for you???

Longrider · Mar 31, 2017

For the Roadster its easy .... there are a selection of tyres the same size as what's on it. Your diameter doesn't change and you get the full - wide - Darkside effect. I have been running a Supercat for a while now and find it a bit stiff in the sidewall, would be good with a chair though. Make sure that its symmetrical though, tyre people really don't know a lot more than they are told by the tyre companies though. Someone else will chime in soon with lots of advice. good on ya for having a go! Just wait ....... this question usually brings the "flat earth" crowd out from under their beds.

Seanii Plunkett · Mar 31, 2017

As said previously, there are several makes available. I am currently using a Federal Formoza 225/16 which works well. ( 19,000km and still another 10,000 to go in my estimation)
Maxxis also makes one in a 225 and other mobs like Hifly from China make some as well. I've used the Maxxis with good results, but the Hifly was a bit dodgy and wore quickly.

When getting the tyre fitted it's usually best to remove the disc rotor, depending on the kind of tyre fitting machine available.
The good thing about a car tyre with a sidecar is that ( apart form getting more than 300 yards out of a rear tyre), is that it gives a good, wide contact patch on the road and also makes the bike steer better and "hunker down" onto the road well.

HansO · Mar 31, 2017

I am running a Federal 595 in a size 245/50/16 it is a tight fit but will go in just, hangs on well has just the right amount of give in the sidewall to give good cornering but is not to soft as some others which will actually go on to the sidewall tyre to avoid is the Toyo Proxes as it IS to soft in the walls, Kumho also make some good tyres if you dont want to go for the 245 width I believe they make a very nice 225/60/16 ECSTA LE sport

Muff · Mar 31, 2017

HansO said:
I am running a Federal 595 in a size 245/50/16 it is a tight fit but will go in just, hangs on well has just the right amount of give in the sidewall to give good cornering but is not to soft as some others which will actually go on to the sidewall tyre to avoid is the Toyo Proxes as it IS to soft in the walls, Kumho also make some good tyres if you dont want to go for the 245 width I believe they make a very nice 225/60/16 ECSTA LE sport

And don't go any cheap ass Chinese brands! My mate Kiwi has had his side wall blow out..... get a good quality tyre. I still pay $300+ for mine and the cost/distance ratio is well worth it (my two bobs)

Al Burdon · Apr 22, 2017

Muff said:

Muff,
The chair is being built by SRK engineering (its the Griffen Model). Leading link and fitting to be done by Phil Duffy in Victoria.
Phil has requested the CT be on for fitting. Depending on timing I will possibly have a period on the darkside but at the least the transit distance from home to Phils.

Tyres in Australia

Al Burdon

Supercharged

Muff

Mr Diver

Longrider

Anywhere ..... just go anywhere!

Seanii Plunkett

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HansO

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Muff

Mr Diver

Al Burdon

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