Help Finding Rear Tire Replacement

Kalemakapii · Post by **Kalemakapii** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:00 am

Have put 5,000 miles on my scoot (2014 Forza NSS300) and am starting to think about replacement tires for the OEM Dunlop Scootsmart tires. The dealer charges a lot to order (its Hawaii) and so I have looked elsewhere on-line. I have found several different tires for the front but am having a hard time finding one for the rear (140/70/13).

I've got several questions if anyone can help...

Has anyone replaced their tires yet?
How many miles did you get on the stock tires?
If you ordered your tires on-line, can you pls share details on website, type tires, etc?

Thanks in advance for the assist...

Rich

pja2536 · Post by **pja2536** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:52 am

Kalemakapii wrote:... am starting to think about replacement tires for the OEM Dunlop Scootsmart tires...

Rich,

Hi! I went through the same search just before Xmas. I have a "thing" about Dunlop tyres and so wanted a different brand.

I don't know about the US but here in Australia there was NO tyre supplier who had a tyre that was an exact replacement for the Forza's rear tyre. The only tyre available was the Dunlop and it was only supplied through your local Honda dealer. I think they are imported from Thailand (where the Forza is made).

The standard size for the Forza is 140/70-13M/C 61P. Both Pirelli and Sava had a size that was the correct width but was one size lower in aspect ratio (60 rather than 70). Several folks told me that the different aspect ratio would not have any real effect; so I chose the Pirellis.

My experience with these tyres is not good. They seem to have a "v" profile rather than a "rounded" profile (like the Dunlops). I find the scooter feels much more twitchy with the Pirelli tyres. It probably grips better but feels odd.

When these tyres wear out I will try the Sava's or go back to the Dunlop's.

Hope that helps.

Peter

DioTiAma · Post by **DioTiAma** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:43 am

Good morning Rich. 10.300 kilometres on my scooter. Rear tire needs to be changed. I will do it on the first service (12.000 km). I'm leaning to Bridgestone Hoop B02 (140/70 - 13 M/C 61P) or even Bridgestone Hoop B02PRO (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S) or Metzeler FellFree (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S).

Kalemakapii · Post by **Kalemakapii** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:20 am

DioTiAma wrote:Good morning Rich. 10.300 kilometres on my scooter. Rear tire needs to be changed. I will do it on the first service (12.000 km). I'm leaning to Bridgestone Hoop B02 (140/70 - 13 M/C 61P) or even Bridgestone Hoop B02PRO (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S) or Metzeler FellFree (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S).

Thanks TDA... I might do the same. Is it okay to go with 150 instead of recommended 140 on the rear tire?

Kalemakapii · Post by **Kalemakapii** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:24 am

I went through the same search just before Xmas. I have a "thing" about Dunlop tyres and so wanted a different brand...

Thanks for the response Peter. My problem in Hawaii is a strange restriction on shipping tires to the islands, limiting my option to going through dealership to order expensive Dunlops.

pja2536 · Post by **pja2536** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:19 am

DioTiAma wrote:... 10.300 kilometres on my scooter.

Hi! Just from the small bit of your Forza that we can see in the picture it looks interesting. Is it possible to show some more details.

There are NO accessories available for the Forza in Australia. Everything has to be privately imported from Europe or Asia.

I have had my bike's seat re-upholstered and now it's much better for touring (see attached). More pictures from this forum are at http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=22& ... =20#p48620.

Regards,
Peter

DioTiAma · Post by **DioTiAma** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 2:33 am

Good morning guys. Rich, i'm pretty confident that jumping from 140/70 - 13 M/C 61P to 150/70 - 13 M/C 64S is not going to cause any problems BUT, cross this info with your mechanic. The bike on the signature is not mine Mike. As for accessories, http://http://www.bikerzbits.com/honda/forza/ and http://bike.megaparts.com/bike-accessor ... a-300.html.

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:45 pm

Here's what gets made in the correct size, but actually finding them in the backwaters of scooterdom which is the US and A...?
http://tinyurl.com/kqayjus

AustinPCX · Post by **AustinPCX** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:48 pm

I put 5400 miles on the original Dunlop rear tire before the steel belts started poking through. I replaced it with the 150/70-13 Metzeler Feelfree. I have over 5000 miles on the Metzeler with little sign of wear. In my opinion it's a better handling tire than the original.

Kalemakapii · Post by **Kalemakapii** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:14 am

AustinPCX wrote:I put 5400 miles on the original Dunlop rear tire before the steel belts started poking through. I replaced it with the 150/70-13 Metzeler Feelfree. I have over 5000 miles on the Metzeler with little sign of wear. In my opinion it's a better handling tire than the original.

Perfect..! Thanks AustinPCX, that was the info I was looking for!

AKforza · Post by **AKforza** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:15 pm

Kalemakapii what island are you on?

sean · Post by **sean** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:34 pm

AustinPCX, can you please tell me where you got the 150/70-13 Metzeler Feelfree tire and how much you paid?

Kalemakapii · Post by **Kalemakapii** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:01 pm

AKforza wrote:Kalemakapii what island are you on?

AKforza... I live on Oahu on the Westside. Ride my scoot to work everyday on H1 (40 miles RT)

DioTiAma · Post by **DioTiAma** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:04 am

Guys, what about this one (Michelin Power Pure SC 150/70 - 13 M/C 64S)? http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/m ... ooter-tire

AustinPCX · Post by **AustinPCX** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:22 pm

sean wrote:AustinPCX, can you please tell me where you got the 150/70-13 Metzeler Feelfree tire and how much you paid?

I've seen them on eBay for $70-$80. I paid $120 including installation at a scooter shop a mile from my house.

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:33 pm

List price for the Metzeler is selling for £48 at one outlet in the UK. Apparently Metzeler is a brand of Pirelli.

DioTiAma · Post by **DioTiAma** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:33 am

AustinPCX, have you noticed any difference with the new tire dimensions (150/70 - 13 M/C) compared to the recomented (140/70 - 13 M/C)? Is the new tire touching anywhere? On the left suspension or the filter box? Thanks for your time.

AustinPCX · Post by **AustinPCX** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 8:45 pm

DioTiAma wrote:AustinPCX, have you noticed any difference with the new tire dimensions (150/70 - 13 M/C) compared to the recomented (140/70 - 13 M/C)? Is the new tire touching anywhere? On the left suspension or the filter box? Thanks for your time.

Seems to ride smoother, grip is definitely better. Not touching anywhere.

DioTiAma · Post by **DioTiAma** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 2:51 pm

Yes, the ride is smoother and the grip is better but it touches when you have a passenger (even if you ride solo but you are heavy). On the middle mudguard.

AKforza · Post by **AKforza** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:39 am

I couldn't find the OEM rear tire anywhere or even a listing from Dunlop but you can still get them through Honda.

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