changing tires

[str8dum]

I want to swap out the crappy oem tires for somethiing else. The local yamaha dealers wants almost 90$ to do it (an hour of labor plus taxes etc). Thats pretty crazy considering the tires are only like 60$. Is it that hard to break the bead on a 10" rim? I can get tire irons and go to a gas station to reset the bead, but I;d sure hate to order the tires then not be able to get them mounted myself.

Any other tips?

[XPS1210]

I did mine in my garage with "tire irons" you "could" use large screw drivers, but be careful not to damage the rubber....

it was pretty easy to do... a little windex or soapy water and they come off and on okay...

it took me about 45 minutes to get them on and off the rims (I think, it was a while ago)...

I had to take them to a tire shop to get them inflated as the gas station pump wasn't powerful enough and a small home compressor is a joke to do it with... you need a high PSI tank to to it...

I got the Kanda tires which were $28 each I think... and Very happy with them...

[Trojanmn60563]

I am going to go with the Michelin Bopper tires..they are like a road/race type of tire. Almost a slick but still a little tread pattern to make it legal. I found a place to get them for $50 for both of them including the shipping...I am going to install them for next year. (waiting until I have the wheels chromed to get the new tires mounted on the rims).

[XPS1210]

$50 shipped! WOW! awesome price...

[rydah]

i got those same tires on my zuma. 120x12" front 130x12" rear. they hook up really good in turns.

[str8dum]

yeah thats the same web deal I've seen. so it seems you can get these on and off with just tire irons then correct? Thats the last thing i need to do and probably the most critical.

[XPS1210]

That's how I did it... it wasn't to bad... I'd do it again with them... but would make sure to put a towel down to keep the rim from being scratched

[nwarky]

I have the boppers too. Great tire. Total cost was $100 for the tires, mounting, and new brake pads.

[rydah]

just remember when you change your tires use some silicone spray so you can make the new tire bead more easy.

[Crazy Scooter]

best thing to use is a plastic milk bottle, just cut a side out of it and its then a disposible rim protector. Sure worked for me :D

[Frank the Tank]

whats a good tire that can be used in both wet and dry conditions?

[Crazy Scooter]

I found the stock tires the best to use, i now have pirelli sl26's and they suck in all conditions _-_-_- So don't buy them, I'm not sure if the Avon ViperStrykes are available in the usa but they are awesome :jesta: