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**Divya Sharan** · 10-08-2013, 10:10 AM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

My first preference would be a tubeless.. its going to be a hell with tube type during long tours..

Just a question..

For long rides, are tubeless tires good or tuff up tubes that used to come on hunk good?? The tuff up tube fills the puncture itself and we just need to pump air, right?? Which one would you guys suggest for long tours?

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You're using a TT tire as TL right? That's the most unsafe thing you could have done. The tire can come out of the rim anytime.
Neither are TL tires/TT tires with tuff up tubes fool proof. But yes TL tires have some advantage in case of non sidewall punctures.
[MENTION=63811]Night_Shade[/MENTION] - Meteor/ZapperQ are good. The Vyde you posted above is a 120.

**rreneav1987** · 10-08-2013, 10:27 AM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

You're using a TT tire as TL right? That's the most unsafe thing you could have done. The tire can come out of the rim anytime.
Neither are TL tires/TT tires with tuff up tubes fool proof. But yes TL tires have some advantage in case of non sidewall punctures.
@Night_Shade - Meteor/ZapperQ are good. The Vyde you posted above is a 120.

Yes, you are right.. I know it is unsafe and I am going to get it changed.. just waiting for the right time before my tour this December.. (fingers Crossed)

Vyde isn't available in 110/90-18?? we don't have much choice in TL when it comes to tires for 18" alloys, right?

**Divya Sharan** · 10-08-2013, 10:40 AM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

Yes, you are right.. I know it is unsafe and I am going to get it changed.. just waiting for the right time before my tour this December.. (fingers Crossed)

Vyde isn't available in 110/90-18?? we don't have much choice in TL when it comes to tires for 18" alloys, right?

We don't have many options, but there's no harm in using a TT tire as TT was the reason for my post. The tire dealer told me that I can put Zapper Q as TL too. That means, it has strong sidewalls. But I didn't want any risks.

Get a PSD 110/90-18 if you want a TL but be ready for punctures frequently.
Vyde comes in 100/90-18 and 120/90-18 sizes. (for 18 inch rims)

**g K** · 10-08-2013, 10:46 AM

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Night_Shade bro whose bike is that with the meteor? If possible please tag the person.

**rreneav1987** · 10-08-2013, 11:01 AM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

We don't have many options, but there's no harm in using a TT tire as TT was the reason for my post. The tire dealer told me that I can put Zapper Q as TL too. That means, it has strong sidewalls. But I didn't want any risks.

Get a PSD 110/90-18 if you want a TL but be ready for punctures frequently.
Vyde comes in 100/90-18 and 120/90-18 sizes. (for 18 inch rims)

I am completely confused now

if I don't have any other option, then I would check out on the Vyde and will check out on the stock tires.. see which one looks wider and will go for it

i wish Vyde was available in 110/90-18

**Rakesh Rok** · 10-08-2013, 05:26 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by g K View Post

Friends, I am looking for a change of my ZMA tyres (both F and R; dual purpose).
One option I have in mind is Michelin Sirac Street 100/90-18. Another option I got from ZMA thread is Ceat Zoom.

Please help me in deciding either of the two mentioned above keeping in mind touring and not city commuting. I might go for change this weekend (Delhi).
Apart from the other two, I am open to other options as well.

Sirac street for fron is good for touring but for rear it's said that it's more of like medium to hard rubber, so why don't you go with Ceat for the rear as you said. . ? Or else if you want a single brand then go for CEAT for both front and rear, also do consider MRF Mogrip for rear. . .

Cheers!!!

**g K** · 10-08-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post

Sirac street for fron is good for touring but for rear it's said that it's more of like medium to hard rubber, so why don't you go with Ceat for the rear as you said. . ? Or else if you want a single brand then go for CEAT for both front and rear, also do consider MRF Mogrip for rear. . .

Cheers!!!

Sirac Street is out of the list.
Ceat Zooms are not dual purpose so out as well.

Options now-
Ceat Vertigo Sport
MRF Meteor (mogrip)
Ceat Gripp.

Vertigo Sport is well tested and good. No idea about the other two, so still researching.

**Rakesh Rok** · 10-08-2013, 05:39 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by g K View Post

Sirac Street is out of the list.
Ceat Zooms are not dual purpose so out as well.

Options now-
Ceat Vertigo Sport
MRF Meteor (mogrip)
Ceat Gripp.

Vertigo Sport is well tested and good. No idea about the other two, so still researching.

Then go with CEAT Vertigo Sport, good selection, one of my friend has been using and it's very good. . . MRF neither can I comment much as it's kinda new, . . BTW what about for the front. . ?

Cheers!!!

**g K** · 10-08-2013, 05:42 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post

Then go with CEAT Vertigo Sport, good selection, one of my friend has been using and it's very good. . . MRF neither can I comment much as it's kinda new, . . BTW what about for the front. . ?

Cheers!!!

Sirac street for front..
How is the Ceat Gripp for rear? I am inclined a bit towards this since this has almost the same pattern as sirac street.

**Rakesh Rok** · 10-08-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by g K View Post

Sirac street for front..
How is the Ceat Gripp for rear? I am inclined a bit towards this since this has almost the same pattern as sirac street.

Cool, and as far as I am concerned CEAT is real good and more people choose that, so no problem in choosing that, it'll be good. . .

Cheers!!!

**g K** · 10-08-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post

Cool, and as far as I am concerned CEAT is real good and more people choose that, so no problem in choosing that, it'll be good. . .

Cheers!!!

Yeah, lets see which way I go when buying.

Another confusion that popped in head while reading the thread is- whether to go for TT or TL for touring?
TT with tuff-up tubes are good enough?

**Night_Shade** · 10-08-2013, 05:58 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

You're using a TT tire as TL right? That's the most unsafe thing you could have done. The tire can come out of the rim anytime.
Neither are TL tires/TT tires with tuff up tubes fool proof. But yes TL tires have some advantage in case of non sidewall punctures.
@Night_Shade - Meteor/ZapperQ are good. The Vyde you posted above is a 120.

Yes finally I am planning to get Zapper Q 110/90 but still confused about the front tyre.. plz suggest meri jaan.

Originally posted by g K View Post

Night_Shade bro whose bike is that with the meteor? If possible please tag the person.

I dont know mate.. I took those pics to show the thread pattern from google.

**Rakesh Rok** · 10-08-2013, 05:58 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by g K View Post

Yeah, lets see which way I go when buying.

Another confusion that popped in head while reading the thread is- whether to go for TT or TL for touring?
TT with tuff-up tubes are good enough?

I guess you should be going to tuff-up tubes over tubeless, . . That's all I know about these tubeless and so

, may be others can also add some points here. . .

Cheers!!!

**g K** · 10-08-2013, 06:04 PM

Re: Tyres

Waiting for opinions on TL vs TT/tuff ups.

Another question, what bike has 110/90 stock tyre size?

**Rakesh Rok** · 10-08-2013, 07:30 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by g K View Post

Another question, what bike has 110/90 stock tyre size?

Apache series, 110/80 R17. . .

PS: You asking for the bike which has 110 or the list of tire options. . ?

Cheers!!!

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