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Which tyres
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:14 am
by molesy4
Sorry if this has been talked about already. Which tyres are best for PCX 125 I need a new rear and currently have bridgstone battalax and im not a fan. I would like to try the Michelin city tyres but they are one of the more expensive ones. Anyone got recommendations.
thanks,
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:00 am
by you you
I've just changed to Michelin. Prices are good ATM. Under £110 fitted for a set for me.
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:35 am
by Smaug
I have Michelin CityGrips, on the recommendation of other PCX owners. They're great and seem softer than the stock Dunlops, but I never had problems with the Dunlops either, even though they were old.
I did notice that the CityGrips seem to have a better ride. Maybe on account of being radials instead of bias ply? Expensive tires for this bike are still cheap compared to motorcycle tires. Spend the extra money ($20?) on good ones. This is your only interface between the bike and the road; they're super-important. Having good tires vs. cheap could make the difference between crashing and not. Also, it only needs to be spent every 7k miles anyhow. It's not something that's nickel-and-diming you to death...
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 11:49 am
by Mel46
What Smaug says. +1
As far as I am concerned Michelin City Grips are worth every penny. They help in cornering, in the rain, and on uncomfortable roads. They are not a replacement for good roads, but they do help in the comfort area...and replace your shocks with adjustable ones.
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:19 pm
by d.a.rous
In Europe since 2016, PCX are offered with Michelin City Grip, the best tire for scooters.
The Vespa GTS has already exhausted the City Grip for several years.
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 12:22 pm
by you you
Just fitted City Grips. Cant tell any difference tbh
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:02 pm
by gn2
you you wrote:Just fitted City Grips. Cant tell any difference tbh
The difference only becomes apparent after about 8000 miles...
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:42 pm
by alx123
This Pirelli looks cool with the highlight.
Though I like the City Grips tread design.
Now im looking for new tires when my stock tires still look okay. Is this an addiction? Lol
Re: Which tyres
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2017 12:45 am
by TheMaverick
alx123 wrote:This Pirelli looks cool with the highlight.
Though I like the City Grips tread design.
Now im looking for new tires when my stock tires still look okay. Is this an addiction? Lol
Looks awesome. Guess that's one of the "benefits" of living in New Zealand - we get to chose from about 2 brands - neither of which I'd heard of!