Coloured motorcycle tyres. Cool 8o)

bikedudextrm · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

I was just looking on ebay for some new tyres for my bike and i come across these https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2465139953&category=36796 .I've never seen these before and i thought they would look cheesy but i reckon they look well smart especially on the VTR in the pics. But i wonder how long they keep the colour for.

https://i13.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/69/d6/80_1.JPG

flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Probably till the end of the road when they get covered in poo. Rubbish Thumbs Down

Chills · Scooby Slapper Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Nooooo - don't do it! Shocked

Been there - done that - got the road rash! Evil or Very Mad

Check out the pics on me web site, the CBR69 bit. There are pics of my bike with the red tyres... how long (NOT) they lasted... and the resulting damage caused by those crap tyres!

Hope it helps!

Chris

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Leave these well alone - they ahve all the grip of a chunk of slightly warm plastic.
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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

they look totally shit

where's your taste man Rolling Eyes

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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I bought some for the blade and never got round to fitting them.

The other thing about them is they are meant to have the colour all the way through but they don't.

From what i've heard they are not actually that bad but I would rather stick to something which I know and trust.

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https://www.tomahawktiresltd.com/

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

errmmm simply Sick

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Smoto Bob · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Karma :

LOL that looks horrible! i can see ya having blue ones on a yz, but thats about as far as it goes << shaking head>>
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bikedudextrm · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

I just thought they look alright but i would never waist my money on something like that. With tyres its always best to go for the better known names as i have found out the hard way Crying or Very sad

and thats what put me of ever buying some.

Just wondering what tyres do you lot go for and which ones have you found to be the best for wet and dry weather.

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Belugh @ the tyres. Yuck!

Also kind of off topic I know, but that's a nice website you got Chills. Smile

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Maybe I'm just a tart but the colour of my tyres matches my bike. Embarassed

Oh hang on I have a BLACK bike. Laughing

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1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

I'd heard they were absolutely pants, but that web site up there makes them sound pretty good, mind i don't like the sound of this.

zxr400baby · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Karma :

Mr C i totally agree with you!!!!!

1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

One hot second! If they are what the sticker says, then I take it all back!!

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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

Well I have never seen coloured tyres before and to be honest, I wish to never see them again, truly dreadful!

All to their own though. Smile

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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

Those things are remoulds...various people have said steer clear of them, why?? whats the difference?
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

No offence to anyone who said they've fallen off when using these tires but do you know you wouldn't have fallen off on normal tires? I don't see the problem with used carcasses, it's not like the company are going to use dodgy or dangerous old tires are they? If the carcass is fine I don't see the problem having new rubber molded to the outside of them, it's done in the same way they are made in the first place so I don't see a problem there?

It doesn't seem like the journos hate them that much either?

https://www.tomahawktiresltd.com/cycleart/article-1.htm

To be honest seeing as they're so cheap I’d give them a try but that’s just me. Thumbs Up

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

RiDE mag tested some recently and they had problems with the tread de-laminating. At high speed.

More than a few readers reported similar troubles...

No thanks. Confused

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Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

The big tyre manufacturers spend millions on R&D

starting with the carcass which these guys ar eusing again - fair enough

but then compounds and tread patterns for wet use

I don't believe the remould guys have anything like the correct experience in amterials research to get the compound either stable grip levels across a wide temperature range or stable bonded to the carcass

OK for dicking about on but anything serious forget it
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jambo1317 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi,
I think these tyres are really cool.
I would love a pair for my GPZ500s.
Anybody know where to buy them ?
Does anybody know if they can be used safely for riding hard (GPZ500S Dont laugh to loud!), or are they only really meant for show bikes ?
Hope someone can give me a confident answer.
Many thanks
Ride Free
Justin Surprised

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