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Tyre Advice

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ian Green, Mar 2, 2021.

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  1. Ian Green

    Ian Green Member

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    Could someone recommend some good all year round tyres for the 91 xj600

    Front: 90/90-18, Rear:110/90-18
     
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    I'd have a look at some Bridgestone Battlax tyres.
     
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    Bridgestone BT45
     
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    Maxxis make some fair budget tyres.
     
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    I like the Avon tire.
     
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    Dunlop 404 works good for the 750
     
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    Round, black, and new.
    Aside from that we need to know what sort of riding you normally do and what the roads are like.
     
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    Roads in Antrim will be generally good - it's in Northern Ireland.
     
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    We've got 130/80 on the rear.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    On an xj600?
     
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    Budget? On a bike, no way, stickiest I can get in the right size.
    On four wheels you can take the gamble - every time I have, I've been disappointed. Disappointed in a car means your arse twitches, or you draw a breath, correct things and carry on. On a bike you're skidding down the road. No thanks.
     
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    Windey, black and often wet...
     
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    The best kind then.
     
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    Hmm I don't mean that in bad way.. they are still a decent tyre - better that a RoadRider I had where the walls crack after 3 years (I don't ride enough to wear them out!). .
     
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    My Pirelli Demon tyres had cracking on the sidewalls too.
     
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    The date code should be observed. Tires could be years old before being sold to the customer.
    I was going to suggest Pirelli Sport Demons but it looks like they don't even offer the 90/90-18.
    Bridgestone Battlax BT45 are a sound choice and it looks like the newer BT46 might even be better.
    I believe the 46 replaces the 45, vendors are still offering both though.
     
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    I will be using it all year round regardless of conditions apart from ice as a commuter and a bit if B road fun at the weekends
     
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    The above mentiond tires I agree with. You mght alos look into the Kenda Retroactive. I have not tried them yet, but I have been very pleased with the K671, and the Retroactive is supposed to have a profile that gives a larger contact patch for bikes of our era.
     
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    Yup and tubeless.
    Even had 140/70 with innertube on the rat, no problem.
     
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    I have Heidenau tyres fitted on the XJ now but bike is not on the road yet.
     
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