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peprice · 11-22-2012, 09:51 AM

Anybody have a suggestion on a good tire for the ole C50

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scorpion46 · 11-22-2012, 10:02 AM

I like the Michelin Commander II's myself.

cali-c50 · 11-22-2012, 11:14 AM

I have a Shinko 777 WWW and I am pleased with the performance so far, I have read that the rears are not good as they wear out real quick on our heavier cruisers.

BIGBIRD123 · 11-22-2012, 12:46 PM

Pirelli MT66 one of the best out there...bar none...front and back

D-Mac · 11-22-2012, 12:54 PM

For the money, I've been real happy with the Dunlop 404. 10,000 miles on them and the rear still has some life.

Dannyrider13 · 11-22-2012, 04:39 PM

Just put Metzeler ME 880 www on mine. Way happy!!

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gkeefer · 11-22-2012, 04:54 PM

Ive been running the kenda kruzers, gotton about 13,000 out of them.

rvcycleguy · 11-22-2012, 05:09 PM

Metzler all the way. Pricey but well worth the money. I avg between 15-20k miles per tire.

Midnight · 11-22-2012, 08:10 PM

Kenda Kruz are great tires at a modest price. They handle well on wet roads and last a long time. I had 12K miles on my back and it still had a few more 000 miles in it but I sold the bike.

cali-c50 · 11-22-2012, 11:10 PM

DL 404's I found too slippery on wet roads but were Ok on the dry roads, Kenda Kruz gets my thumbs up for all weather riding and feels real good on the twisties. I went with WW tires and being on a budget I went with Shinko on the front and when my rear goes I'll install a Metz WW

11-22-2012, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
peprice VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 209 Thanks: 21 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Front tire Anybody have a suggestion on a good tire for the ole C50 Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

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cali-c50 Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County California Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 8 Thanked 47 Times in 40 Posts	I have a Shinko 777 WWW and I am pleased with the performance so far, I have read that the rears are not good as they wear out real quick on our heavier cruisers. __________________ Good Times Happen On The Boulevard And The Boulevard Is Suzuki =========================================== In Dog Beers I've Only Had One... ----------------------------------------------------- "metal monsters that let us breathe. Let us smell. Keep us from being numb" -Zookoff

11-22-2012, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
D-Mac VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 133 Thanks: 33 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	For the money, I've been real happy with the Dunlop 404. 10,000 miles on them and the rear still has some life. __________________ Ride Safe! "There are two things you can never get back. A word after it is spoken and time after it is gone." 2013 C90T B.O.S.S. 2008 M50 2001-2013

11-22-2012, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
gkeefer Senior VR Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Horse Shoe Bend, Arkansas. Posts: 2,059 Thanks: 1 Thanked 132 Times in 126 Posts	Ive been running the kenda kruzers, gotton about 13,000 out of them. Last edited by gkeefer; 11-22-2012 at 04:57 PM.

11-22-2012, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
rvcycleguy Senior VR Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,095 Thanks: 319 Thanked 290 Times in 225 Posts	Metzler all the way. Pricey but well worth the money. I avg between 15-20k miles per tire. __________________ 2006 C50c White with ghost flames Pwr commander, K&N, leatherlyke bags, tour backrest, 3 pc mustang, Cobra bars, Cobra boards, OEM light bar w/ driving lights, stk shield, vista cruiser, tank bib, stebel horn, Metzler white walls, dj drive, luggage rack, blue led lights. 2010-Guanajuato, Mexico 3 Sisters- Texas Hill Country 2011-Key West, FL Sedona,Grand Canyon, AZ 2012-Big Bend,Texas Santa Fe, NM and Colorado Rockies PCH- LA to SF rt. Last edited by rvcycleguy; 11-22-2012 at 08:22 PM.

11-22-2012, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Midnight Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,650 Thanks: 87 Thanked 157 Times in 129 Posts	Kenda Kruz are great tires at a modest price. They handle well on wet roads and last a long time. I had 12K miles on my back and it still had a few more 000 miles in it but I sold the bike. __________________ Black 'n beautiful - 2004 Volusia - 2008 C90SE You don't see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12

11-22-2012, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
cali-c50 Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County California Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 8 Thanked 47 Times in 40 Posts	DL 404's I found too slippery on wet roads but were Ok on the dry roads, Kenda Kruz gets my thumbs up for all weather riding and feels real good on the twisties. I went with WW tires and being on a budget I went with Shinko on the front and when my rear goes I'll install a Metz WW __________________ Good Times Happen On The Boulevard And The Boulevard Is Suzuki =========================================== In Dog Beers I've Only Had One... ----------------------------------------------------- "metal monsters that let us breathe. Let us smell. Keep us from being numb" -Zookoff

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