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Message started by planman on 05/20/11 at 14:36:30

Title: Replacement tires
Post by planman on 05/20/11 at 14:36:30

I would like a recommendation for new tires on my 2001 savage. Does a 150-90-15 fit the rear? I mostly put around town with maybe 200 miles a year at cruising speed. Thanks

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by Fuzzy5150 on 05/20/11 at 14:58:07

I had trouble with the 159-90. It rubbed the bolts under the fender for my saddle bag braces when my wife and I rode 2 up. I even set the shock up to the 5th position and had them rub.

I went back to the 150-80 and have no trouble with 2-up riding now.

I know that the 150-90 are more plentiful and probably cheaper, but there is the 'rub' ;D

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by WD on 05/21/11 at 06:08:26

You're better off with a 130/90 or 130/80 handling wise. 150s look better.

Suzuki really messed up by mounting 15" rear hoops instead of 16s.

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by HJH on 05/21/11 at 10:41:32

I have a 150/90 Pirelli, do not ride two-up, and nothing rubs.

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by runwyrlph on 05/21/11 at 12:33:53

1F2C2323206C686C69590 wrote:

"The wheel is come full circle..." ;D ;D

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by thumperclone on 05/21/11 at 14:08:09

metzlers..nuff said ;)

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by skrapiron -FSO on 05/21/11 at 19:54:23

170B160E130611000F0C0D06630 wrote:

metzlers..nuff said ;)

+100000000000 ;)

I put 26,000 miles on 2 sets of Metzlers since I bought my C50. Bar none, the BEST tires I have EVER ridden on... Bar none!

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by OE on 05/22/11 at 07:36:14

6576320 wrote:

You're better off with a 130/90 or 130/80 handling wise. 150s look better.

Suzuki really messed up by mounting 15" rear hoops instead of 16s.

My bike came with a 130/90 rear tire when I bought it (used.) Is it common practice to install the 130/90 rather than the 140/90 called for?

In what way is handling improved?

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by ralfyguy on 05/22/11 at 11:41:10

6E766F7C6D746F72731D0 wrote:

[quote author=170B160E130611000F0C0D06630 link=1305927390/0#5 date=1306012089]metzlers..nuff said ;)

+100000000000 ;)

I put 26,000 miles on 2 sets of Metzlers since I bought my C50. Bar none, the BEST tires I have EVER ridden on... Bar none![/quote]
Which one pulls better: The Savage or the C50?

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by WD on 05/22/11 at 14:25:21

140/90 can be a pain in the butt to find. 130/90 is common to a couple Hondas, can usually find them.

10mm narrower tire, miniscule reduction in rolling resistance, but a much rounder profile. It leans more readily.

Title: Re: Replacement tires
Post by OE on 05/22/11 at 14:42:42

Thanks for the insight WD.