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'''Note:''' Most tire manufacturer websites that were checked did not have any radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J, especially on the rear. Avon was an exception, but their Azaro is a mileage/touring tire. If you're looking to change to radials for better performance, you'd most likely be better off with one of the performance bias tires. | '''Note:''' Most tire manufacturer websites that were checked did not have any radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J, especially on the rear. Avon was an exception, but their Azaro is a mileage/touring tire. If you're looking to change to radials for better performance, you'd most likely be better off with one of the performance bias tires. '''Do not''' combine one radial and one bias-ply tire. | ||
[http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=18 Avon Azaro-ST] | [http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showtyre&id=18 Avon Azaro-ST] | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 15 February 2009
Wheel sizes on the J series are 2.75" front and 3.50" rear
Touring Radial
Note: Most tire manufacturer websites that were checked did not have any radials recommended for the (smallish) rim sizes on the EX250J, especially on the rear. Avon was an exception, but their Azaro is a mileage/touring tire. If you're looking to change to radials for better performance, you'd most likely be better off with one of the performance bias tires. Do not combine one radial and one bias-ply tire.
- AV45-ST (front) 110/80ZR17 Rim: 2.50 recc; 2.15 - 3.00 alternate
- AV46-ST (rear) 140/80ZR17 Rim: 3.50 recc; 3.50 - 3.75 alternate
Sport
front 110/70-17 rear 130/70-17
Bridgestone BT45 / bias ply / $$$
Dunlop GT501 / bias ply / $$$
Metzler Lasertec / bias ply / $$$
Pirelli MT 75 / bias ply / $$
Pirelli Sport Demon / bias ply / $$$
Touring
Avon Roadrider / bias / $$
IRC Roadwinner RX-01 / bias / $$
Kenda K671 / bias ply / $
Metzeler ME880 / bias / $$$ / rear only 140/80-17
Michelin Pilot Activ / bias / $$
