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mtbcrossover 08-15-2012 12:51 AM

SF 17" wheels, tubed or tubeless
 
Looking for clarification.

Thanks

fooswolf 08-15-2012 02:17 AM

tubed

wildcard 08-15-2012 02:34 AM

you can use tubeless tires but you have to run a tube inside since its a spoked wheel, unless you get a "tubeless" setup which still uses a tube of sorts but not in the traditional way.

Clear as mud ? :D

ahnh666 08-15-2012 02:36 AM

tubed, but i run tubeless tires with tubes right now after the stock tires wore/popped...the best tire sizes to run is 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear...i'm currently running 120/70-17 front and 150/70-17 rear, and my mpg is lower and it handles like a slug...but, cruising straight on freeways is great and comfy...

JoelThailand 08-15-2012 03:28 AM

I run Pirelli diablo rosso 2 tires. These are a Bi-compond sport radial & definitely TUBELESS with inner tubes fitted. They make the stock IRC tires feel like wooden wagon wheels!

mtbcrossover 08-15-2012 08:03 AM

Thanks for the info. I did not realize that you could fit a 150 in the rear. A lot of rubber for the little 250 to turn. I will think about it.

ahnh666 08-15-2012 01:27 PM

i have about 2,000 miles on mine with the 150 rear...i already have it on, so i'll ride on it until it wears, but i'll downsize to 140 next time...and, go back to 110 front..

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ranger01 08-23-2012 06:18 PM

So I want to replace the crappy irc stock tires. Pirelli is out of the rosso II 140 rears. I'm thinking of the 150/60/17 and running a 120/60 front. My other option is the pirelli demons but I don't know if anyone has ridden with them. Any other opinions for street tires for the sf?

wildcard 08-23-2012 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by ranger01 (Post 480673)
So I want to replace the crappy irc stock tires. Pirelli is out of the rosso II 140 rears. I'm thinking of the 150/60/17 and running a 120/60 front. My other option is the pirelli demons but I don't know if anyone has ridden with them. Any other opinions for street tires for the sf?

I'm gonna try the shinko 006 for my next set i think.

ahnh666 08-23-2012 07:44 PM

i'm running 120 front and 150 rear...i regret it...handling suffers...it feels like a heavier bike on the turns...slower to lean left and right....i really recommend going with 110 front and 140 rear...


Originally Posted by ranger01 (Post 480673)
So I want to replace the crappy irc stock tires. Pirelli is out of the rosso II 140 rears. I'm thinking of the 150/60/17 and running a 120/60 front. My other option is the pirelli demons but I don't know if anyone has ridden with them. Any other opinions for street tires for the sf?



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