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hell0men

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Jul 15, 2012 1:17 am

motokid wrote:

What psi are you running?

Why did you get the Distanzias in the first place?


200 kpa (29 psi) both

In the first place? What do you mean?

skierd wrote:
I liked the BT003RS, still think its a great tire. Worked well for me everywhere, really sticky on the street, good enough rain traction, decent on smoother dirt. I might try the Bridgestone S20's next whenever my Heidenau eventually wears out.

On the Bridgestone site S20 is in the litre's category. I think might not get a full potential of them on 250cc, but it must be more expensive.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Jul 15, 2012 5:10 am

I don't know about prices in your country, but here in the USA they're about the same.

Only thing I would worry about when running the S20's is getting enough heat in them on cooler days since the bike is light and doesn't have a lot of power. The S20 would be more of a sport touring tire than a sport tire on our bikes. The BT030's is just so grippy and fun though...

I think Motokid was trying to ask why you decided to try to run the Distanzia's knowing they're not really a sport street tire just from the way they look.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Jul 15, 2012 8:12 am

skierd wrote:

I think Motokid was trying to ask why you decided to try to run the Distanzia's knowing they're not really a sport street tire just from the way they look.

Yes.

Why did you buy Distanzias?

What was your thought process behind getting them?

They are described as 80/20 tires with the 20 meaning 20% off road.

So they won't be super-great on the road, and they sure won't be great off-road, but they are a good compromise for somebody who
wants to do both without needing to own two sets of wheels and tires.

There is also two different versions of the Distanzia.
A harder compound for more dual-sport riding, and softer compound of supermoto.
Perhaps you got the harder compound. scratch





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2008 WR250X
Gearing: 13t - 48t
Power Commander 5 / PC-V
Airbox Door Removed - Flapper glued - AIS removed
FmF Q4
Bridgestone Battlax BT-003rs
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hell0men

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Jul 15, 2012 9:42 am

Yeah, a harder obviously. I feel no difference in forest or on a dirt track between slicks and them.
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PostSubject: Duntop TR-91   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Jul 22, 2012 1:13 am

I have been running a Dunlop TR-91 in the 140/80 combined with a Supermoto Distanza on the front this summer. Really like this combo. Sticky, sticky, sticky on pavement and really good on gravel and dirt...even does surprisingly well in sand for a street tire. I can run gravel roads confidently with street pressure where the Bridgestones were barely ok, only when aired way down. Wore the rear Bridgestone to cord last year and the only place I would rate it better would be stopping straight ahead on wet, hard surfaces...I think it has something to do with the dual compound being harder in the center to reduce wear on the TR91??? Put 3k on them so far and they are showing very little wear.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyMon Jul 23, 2012 6:20 am

mwgak wrote:
I have been running a Dunlop TR-91 in the 140/80 combined with a Supermoto Distanza on the front this summer. Really like this combo. Sticky, sticky, sticky on pavement and really good on gravel and dirt...even does surprisingly well in sand for a street tire. I can run gravel roads confidently with street pressure where the Bridgestones were barely ok, only when aired way down. Wore the rear Bridgestone to cord last year and the only place I would rate it better would be stopping straight ahead on wet, hard surfaces...I think it has something to do with the dual compound being harder in the center to reduce wear on the TR91??? Put 3k on them so far and they are showing very little wear.

Post pics ????

_________________
2008 WR250X
Gearing: 13t - 48t
Power Commander 5 / PC-V
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FmF Q4
Bridgestone Battlax BT-003rs
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PostSubject: TR-91   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 12:52 am

Couple of pics:

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StreetGhost

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 8:32 am

mwgak wrote:
Couple of pics:

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Those look good. I bet you can get a 150 in there. Keep us posted with your likes and dislikes on this tire.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 8:48 am

chuckP wrote:
StreetGhost wrote:
Anyone try the Bridgestone s20 sm's yet ?

Yup.
I just put on a 110/70 front. The rear 150/60 goes on this weekend. So far so good. Load of grip and makes for a confident ride. Don't expect to get more than 3-4k out of a rear though, this is just from what i've heard.

I didn't see this till today. I went for it and got the 120/150 combo. Instantly they feel great. I know everyone says take it easy for the first 100 miles, But fuck that, I ride a SUMO! Slipping and sliding the bike is part of the game. I heated them up for 2 miles before diving in to our little Ghetto Track near my house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GfOLjC7Fqk
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 8:52 am

StreetGhost wrote:


Those look good. I bet you can get a 150 in there. Keep us posted with your likes and dislikes on this tire.

I see no reason to go with a 150 if you can get the tire of your choice in a 140.

For one thing a 140 will be lighter in weight.




_________________
2008 WR250X
Gearing: 13t - 48t
Power Commander 5 / PC-V
Airbox Door Removed - Flapper glued - AIS removed
FmF Q4
Bridgestone Battlax BT-003rs
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 1:39 pm

motokid wrote:
StreetGhost wrote:


Those look good. I bet you can get a 150 in there. Keep us posted with your likes and dislikes on this tire.

I see no reason to go with a 150 if you can get the tire of your choice in a 140.

For one thing a 140 will be lighter in weight.
Choice.

Smallest S20 rear is 150/60/17

Not many choices for 140/7017

I'm putting my 110/70/17 S20 front on next week. My current BT023 150/70/17 rear will last through an upcoming 1,700 km long weekend, then I'll install the 150/60/17 S20 rear too.
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hell0men

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 1:42 pm

What do you think guys, 110/70 + 150/60 or 120/60+150/60 ?


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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 1:52 pm

hell0men wrote:
What do you think guys, 110/70 + 150/60 or 120/60+160/60 ?
For the rear, 150/60. WR250 does not make enough power to need any wider, and the chain might rub against a 160.

I've no opinion on the front, but is there enough space for a 120?

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hell0men

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 2:07 pm

Oh sorry i mean 110/150 or 120/150
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 2:27 pm

hell0men wrote:
Oh sorry i mean 110/150 or 120/150
Is there enough space to go up to 120?

According to this, a 120 is 9 or 10 mm wider depending on which aspect ratio you choose (/60 vs /70):
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/s20.html

And note compared to the stock 110/70/17, the 120/60/17 is about 9 mm shorter, and the 120/70/17 is about 10 mm taller ('about' because depends on rim width too.)

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hell0men

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySat Jul 28, 2012 2:29 pm

120 will be ok. Many people here go with it.

We havent S20 or BT-003 RS here in Russia. I only found PIRELLI DIABLO ROSSO II.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyTue Jul 31, 2012 7:38 pm

HI all, new owner of a used wr250x. Can anyone advise if these would fit and ride OK on both ends of the bike? Still need to figure what those extra letters are on the end of the model numbers....

thanks!

https://www.denniskirk.com/duro/rear-hf904-median-130-80s-17-blackwall-tire.p540782.prd/540782.sku

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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyTue Aug 14, 2012 12:36 am

Just purchased new tires for my X, got around 5,500 miles on the factory rear, front looking worn too. Mounted some Kenda K671 Cruiser tires in factory sizes. I'll report back in a week on how they ride, so far with a few miles I do like!

Purchased from Dennis Kirk

https://www.denniskirk.com/kenda/front-k671-cruiser-110-70h-17-blackwall-tire.p642401.prd/642401.sku

https://www.denniskirk.com/kenda/rear-k671-cruiser-140-70h-17-blackwall-tire.p642403.prd/642403.sku
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptySun Aug 19, 2012 4:23 pm

I recently mounted a set of Contiforce SM 150/70 rear and 120/70 front. I mounted these myself - easy, no issues. In fact easier than dirt bike tires. Balancing was a piece of cake. Warm up time is immediate. Within 15 minutes rolling through the neighborhood I had the tire scuffed up to the edges. Today I rode out to the forest and did some single track (greens and blues) the tires were amazing off road. Better than knobbies on some stuff (like rocks and bermed turns).

Depending on how these wear, so far this is a superb tire that allows the bike to be a true dual sport.

And anyone who only keeps their WR on pavement is missing some amazing fun.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyMon Aug 20, 2012 10:28 am

Does anyone know of a sand paddle tire that fits? or a very aggressive sand tire?

I am going to the Oregon dunes next year and will be hill climbing - I don't want to have to buy a set of R wheels just for the dunes. dunno
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyThu Sep 06, 2012 10:42 am

i just relaced my rims with new spokes i need to know the offset of the front and rear rim, could anyone help me ASAP?
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyMon Sep 24, 2012 9:20 am

I am looking for new tires and noticed the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II comes in 140 and 110 sizes to match the stock WRx tire size. Does anyone have any experience with these? I ran Diablo Rosso on my SV650 and really liked them.

EDIT: I just got a set of Bridgestone BT-016 on Motorcycle Superstore for $201 shipped. I got a 110/70 and 150/60. The Pirellis would cost another $25 for stock sizes. I read good things about the BT-016, so we will see how they fit and handle.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyMon Sep 24, 2012 2:06 pm

I am planning to go with Distanzia's in the 120/70 and 150/60 sizes. My question is, have any of you changed gearing at all to compensate when putting on these tires? I'm assuming that they will probably be heavier than stock and of course they are wider. Since it's just a 250, that made me wonder if I should go up a tooth or maybe two on the rear sprocket.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyTue Sep 25, 2012 1:38 am

Going to a 150/60 rear already effectively adds 2-3 teeth on the rear sprocket, so swap them on and try it out first before regearing. They can't be heavier than the 150/70 Heidenau K76 I'm running now and I don't really notice the weight personally.
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PostSubject: Re: wr250X Tires   wr250X Tires - Page 7 EmptyTue Sep 25, 2012 4:36 am

I think the 140/70 vs. 150/60 is more like a 1 tooth difference. You can put the numbers in gearingcommander.com and check. 120/70 up front feels way different than stock size. I didn't move the forks up though. That would probably help.
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