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daveiw
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PostPosted: 22:26 - 24 Jun 2004    Post subject: Tyre advice needed! Reply with quote

Need help, I know very very little about mechanics and tyres etc... Anyway to the point, I have a 1999 Suzuki bandit 600, The tyres are both Bridgestone, on the front the numbers are 110/70ZR17, I need a new front tyre (I think) There is a definate worn part, can tell by touch only not sight. I'm looking to get a new front just a ease my mind, online these seem to be around the £80 mark Shocked Is that right? And how much would I expect to pay to get it fitted? Also (sorry to keep firing questions) but is this a good tyre, or should i look at something else? The Isle of Wight roads are nearly all country roads and I only road ride, so looking for grip really rather than a race tyre, thanks chaps! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:43 - 24 Jun 2004    Post subject: Re: Tyre advice needed! Reply with quote

daveiw wrote:
There is a definate worn part, can tell by touch only not sight.


Don't understand this bit mate?

£80 isn't too hoprrendous, but some places - MPS, Busters for example, often have offers of a pair of tyres for around £130. If you're planning on keeping the bike you'll need a rear tyre before long so it'd be worth being ready.

If you're happy with the performance of the tyres you've got, go for the same again. Quote the exact name and number when you order e.g. Bridgestone BT020 110/70ZR17.

If you're not mechanically minded I'd advise againt fitting them yourself, it means mucking about with the chain and brakes as well so there's a lot to potentially go wrong. Have a word with a local bike shop and a: see what they'd charge to supply and fit a tyre, and :b fit a tyre you provide.
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 00:15 - 25 Jun 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

That seems quite expensive for a single front tyre.

Not sure for the Bandit but as an example we just fitted a pair of tyres to the Diversion which worked out at £135 for the tyres. Fitting was an extra £5 a tyre to loose wheels or £10 a tyre to the bike.

For the sizes of tyres, a 110/70 ZR17 is:-
110mm wide
70% of the width high (so in this case 70% of 110mm)
ZR means it is a radial tyre with a high speed rating.
17 is the size of wheel it fits in inches.

All the best

Keith
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daveiw
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PostPosted: 22:09 - 25 Jun 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I gotta admit I know bugger all! I've only just passed my test, and I think my best bet is to take it to the garage and get a quote, I more wanted to make sure that is was decent tyres (make of tyres and type) on the bike and ok to get another! thanks chaps!
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