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**Naveen1985** · 02-27-2014, 06:37 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by vvk1987 View Post

Vertigo is a hard compound tyre not so usable ,don't get fooled by its thread pattern

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according to you which is the best dual purpose tyre...???

**forceedge** · 02-27-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

Hi! I have caught the offroading bug and now I am looking for a set of dual purpose tyres for my RTR190. I have zeroed down on the Ceat Vertigo Sports tyres but I am confused as to go for the tube or tubeless. I will be running on the stock alloy rims. I know tube will be better in case of bent rim incidents but I'm somehow inclined to Tubeless tyres. Please guide me. Thank you.

Vertigo is a good choice, I've used it on my CBZ Classic. But bear one thing in mind that, under very hard to hard braking it will fishtail like crazy. Offroading would be a charm with this tyre, as it is already tried and tested by the Raid De Himalaya participants. Other tyres in this category includes MRF MOGRIP Series, TVS Jumbo and Michelin SIRAC STREET. However, the Michelin is on the costlier side.

**Naveen1985** · 02-28-2014, 08:05 PM

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Is there anyone else who can throw some light on my query....????

**sanjana k** · 02-28-2014, 09:42 PM

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Hey guys i wanted to know would the MICHELIN PILOT STREET RADIAL be a good fit for my duke,my main criteria is good grip on dusty roads as i am into chemical marketing and so most of my riding is in industrial areas and the roads out there are very dusty-muddy and the stock duke MRF REVZ-C tires suck out there as they offer almost zero grip on those kind of roads n so bcoz of that i have faced many not so pleasant experiences on my bike. So i just wanted to know would the michelins be any better in those conditions comapared to stock duke tires????? n ya i also compared the REVZ-C n STREET RADIAL side by side and although there is hardly any difference between both of them as respect to size on paper as MICHELIN is 140/70/17 n MRF is 150/60/17 but still in real the difference between both of them in width n height seems to be drastic. Here are the pics, plz check them n reply as to would the michelins be almost like a perfect fit for my duke as the width n height difference according to me is a lot

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**harikishen** · 02-28-2014, 11:40 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by sanjana k View Post

Hey guys i wanted to know would the MICHELIN PILOT STREET RADIAL be a good fit for my duke,my main criteria is good grip on dusty roads as i am into chemical marketing and so most of my riding is in industrial areas and the roads out there are very dusty-muddy and the stock duke MRF REVZ-C tires suck out there as they offer almost zero grip on those kind of roads n so bcoz of that i have faced many not so pleasant experiences on my bike. So i just wanted to know would the michelins be any better in those conditions comapared to stock duke tires????? n ya i also compared the REVZ-C n STREET RADIAL side by side and although there is hardly any difference between both of them as respect to size on paper as MICHELIN is 140/70/17 n MRF is 150/60/17 but still in real the difference between both of them in width n height seems to be drastic. Here are the pics, plz check them n reply as to would the michelins be almost like a perfect fit for my duke as the width n height difference according to me is a lot

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AFAIK downsizing is not advice able bro. Have you checked if the tyre would seat properly on your rims since your downsizing and the width is gonna be lesser

**Suresh@yammie** · 03-03-2014, 07:10 AM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by sanjana k View Post

Hey guys i wanted to know would the MICHELIN PILOT STREET RADIAL be a good fit for my duke,my main criteria is good grip on dusty roads as i am into chemical marketing and so most of my riding is in industrial areas and the roads out there are very dusty-muddy and the stock duke MRF REVZ-C tires suck out there as they offer almost zero grip on those kind of roads n so bcoz of that i have faced many not so pleasant experiences on my bike. So i just wanted to know would the michelins be any better in those conditions comapared to stock duke tires????? n ya i also compared the REVZ-C n STREET RADIAL side by side and although there is hardly any difference between both of them as respect to size on paper as MICHELIN is 140/70/17 n MRF is 150/60/17 but still in real the difference between both of them in width n height seems to be drastic. Here are the pics, plz check them n reply as to would the michelins be almost like a perfect fit for my duke as the width n height difference according to me is a lot

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Originally posted by harikishen View Post

AFAIK downsizing is not advice able bro. Have you checked if the tyre would seat properly on your rims since your downsizing and the width is gonna be lesser

Yes it would fit in your rim, you will downsize the width to 140 meanwhile the aspect ratio is 70 on the higher side, I'm sure it is good one but, not sure whether the easy free flow manoeuvrability of Duke is same as before

Yes even AFAIK downsizing the tyre in a bike which is known for high performence will prove to be costly at times than upsizing. 150 size is the perfectly designed for Duke by MRF(may suck big time in puncher though ) for its higher compression ratio. if you are not happy with stock tyre, just get the same size in michelin

. why don't you look for PILOT POWER 150/60-R17,it offers monster grip and its MICHELIN what else you ask for

Cheers:thumbup:

**sanjana k** · 03-03-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by Suresh@yammie View Post

Yes it would fit in your rim, you will downsize the width to 140 meanwhile the aspect ratio is 70 on the higher side, I'm sure it is good one but, not sure whether the easy free flow manoeuvrability of Duke is same as before

Yes even AFAIK downsizing the tyre in a bike which is known for high performence will prove to be costly at times than upsizing. 150 size is the perfectly designed for Duke by MRF(may suck big time in puncher though ) for its higher compression ratio. if you are not happy with stock tyre, just get the same size in michelin

. why don't you look for PILOT POWER 150/60-R17,it offers monster grip and its MICHELIN what else you ask for

Cheers:thumbup:

There is no tire called MICHELIN PILOT POWER n of all the 4 tires that are offered by michelin none of them have 150/60/17 size.Guys plz reply as my tires are totally worn out n i need to change it asap.My tire change totally depends on ur replies as later i dont wanna regret,which i am sure i would if i dont listen to u all.

**Phil_Ivor** · 03-04-2014, 12:09 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by forceedge View Post

Vertigo is a good choice, I've used it on my CBZ Classic. But bear one thing in mind that, under very hard to hard braking it will fishtail like crazy. Offroading would be a charm with this tyre, as it is already tried and tested by the Raid De Himalaya participants. Other tyres in this category includes MRF MOGRIP Series, TVS Jumbo and Michelin SIRAC STREET. However, the Michelin is on the costlier side.

Thanks buddy! I think there will always be some conpromise with the tyre grip in different terrainsand on different tyres. I will review the other tyres that u have suggested too. Would u have any idea on how the TVS Pancer would perform?

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**Adarsh_Bk** · 03-04-2014, 12:13 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

Hi! I have caught the offroading bug and now I am looking for a set of dual purpose tyres for my RTR190. I have zeroed down on the Ceat Vertigo Sports tyres but I am confused as to go for the tube or tubeless. I will be running on the stock alloy rims. I know tube will be better in case of bent rim incidents but I'm somehow inclined to Tubeless tyres. Please guide me. Thank you.

Under normal off roading, I think the chances of punctures are more than rim bends, unless you off road really hard

So my advice would be to go for tubeless Vertigo Sport.

If you have any plans of getting spoke rims, get the RE Continental GT rims, it is both spoke and tubeless, the best combo you can get!

But no idea how much it costs or the availability.

EDIT : Just realized going for spoke rims involves too much work, brakes have to be changed etc. May not be worth it.

**forceedge** · 03-04-2014, 01:20 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

Thanks buddy! I think there will always be some conpromise with the tyre grip in different terrainsand on different tyres. I will review the other tyres that u have suggested too. Would u have any idea on how the TVS Pancer would perform?

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TVS Pancer, a super hard compound, you probably want to forward it to your kids and they to their kids, so is the Life. They just refuse to wear out... Too much of sand/dirt in its construction. Vertigo is any given day a better choice than these.

**Phil_Ivor** · 03-04-2014, 01:42 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

Under normal off roading, I think the chances of punctures are more than rim bends, unless you off road really hard

So my advice would be to go for tubeless Vertigo Sport.

If you have any plans of getting spoke rims, get the RE Continental GT rims, it is both spoke and tubeless, the best combo you can get!

But no idea how much it costs or the availability.

EDIT : Just realized going for spoke rims involves too much work, brakes have to be changed etc. May not be worth it.

Thanks buddy. Ya thats the reason why i didn't want to go for spoke rims. I think i'm set on the vertigo now.

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**Phil_Ivor** · 03-04-2014, 01:45 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by forceedge View Post

TVS Pancer, a super hard compound, you probably want to forward it to your kids and they to their kids, so is the Life. They just refuse to wear out... Too much of sand/dirt in its construction. Vertigo is any given day a better choice than these.

Hahahaa nice explanation. Thanks again buddy. I will go for the Vertigo then.

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**forceedge** · 03-04-2014, 01:51 PM

Re: Tyres

Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

Hahahaa nice explanation. Thanks again buddy. I will go for the Vertigo then.

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If its offroading, then Vertigo it is. Nothing comes even close... Its practically the best solution (in our country) you can get for offroading in every aspect. You can't beat the price too!!! I remember buying my 100/90/R18 (Tubed) 2 years back at Rs. 1800!!!!

**Phil_Ivor** · 03-04-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by forceedge View Post

If its offroading, then Vertigo it is. Nothing comes even close... Its practically the best solution (in our country) you can get for offroading in every aspect. You can't beat the price too!!! I remember buying my 100/90/R18 (Tubed) 2 years back at Rs. 1800!!!!

Thats very reasonable! I have checked out the price too. Its still very affordable.

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**forceedge** · 03-04-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

Thats very reasonable! I have checked out the price too. Its still very affordable.

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How much they have quoted currently for the same?

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