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Tires? - 1/30/2012 7:12:32 PM   
dekon70

 

Posts: 49
Joined: 7/3/2003
From: North Providence RI
Status: offline 		What are people running for tires? Figured while I have the front end apart, might as well put some fresh rubber on the front and rear. I do not compete, just ride for fun, if that makes a difference.
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RE: Tires? - 1/30/2012 11:33:31 PM   
sherco_339

 

Posts: 30
Joined: 12/26/2008
Status: offline 		I believe your only choices are Dunlop, IRC, Michelin, and Vee Rubber. I never had a problem with any of them on the various bike I owned.  Dunlops can be bought for around $60. There is even one listed in the misc classifieds here.
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RE: Tires? - 2/4/2012 8:09:33 PM   
Expert007


Posts: 791
Joined: 12/31/2006
From: A place far, far away from here. (Saco, Maine)
Status: offline 		Can't beat the Dunlops for price and performance.

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RE: Tires? - 2/10/2012 12:40:24 AM   
unicycletrialscr500

 

Posts: 31
Joined: 6/8/2008
Status: offline 		Michelin has a new tread called x light. You can't beat Michelin for performance.
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RE: Tires? - 2/10/2012 6:38:16 PM   
danwilms

 

Posts: 152
Joined: 12/29/2006
Status: offline 		Michelin lites have a somewhat flexier sidewall and tend to walk around a bit more with application of power. Similar to the original X1s. Michelin stiffened the X1 sidewall after people complained they were not happy with the feel during hard acceleration.
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RE: Tires? - 2/15/2012 7:44:09 PM   
Expert007


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From: A place far, far away from here. (Saco, Maine)
Status: offline 		I can't afford Michelins!

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RE: Tires? - 2/15/2012 8:14:38 PM   
unicycletrialscr500

 

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Status: offline 		crybaby
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RE: Tires? - 2/15/2012 9:41:57 PM   
Expert007


Posts: 791
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ORIGINAL: unicycletrialscr500

crybaby

Get a life!

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RE: Tires? - 2/16/2012 9:50:36 PM   
unicycletrialscr500

 

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