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Tulbal Cain · 11-16-2012, 10:46 AM

Planning on replacing tires and tubes on my 2001 VLX, Looking for reccomendations on brand and expected costs. Not looking for cheap looking for best value for the dollar mileage traction and quality.
Dave

kacealraid · 11-16-2012, 05:07 PM

I bought some Metzeler me880s for my machine. The tires were pricey (120 and 180 I think? Maybe more), but the tread-life(so far) and the control is fantastic. I don't regret the decision.

**old dad** · 11-16-2012, 09:12 PM

Get a good round one. I have to be facetious, if I recommend what I run, peeps will cry foul.

frbob · 11-17-2012, 12:02 AM

LOL Old Dad... some of us know you went to the Dark Side on your tires. Or tire I should say

frbob · 11-17-2012, 12:05 AM

For the dollar I'd say the Dunlop's are about the best. I have to replace my rear tire soon and it's been a really great wearing tire that has about 7,000 on it but the years are getting it.

gmck · 11-17-2012, 06:21 AM

I've been using Kenda Cruisers a couple sets now and find they work good and cost me less than $200 a set.

Sgoatley · 11-17-2012, 10:16 AM

+1 on the Kendra's. I went with them last time and love them. Great value for your money. Great wet/dry traction and unlike the dunlops they don't chase road cracks or tar snakes.

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**old dad** · 11-17-2012, 02:33 PM

I once ran a dunlop k555,,good sticking tire, I got a fair amount of miles Prob. kenda's are a good tire for the money on em.

Earthling789 · 11-17-2012, 02:59 PM

Got more than 5K on my VT700's Kenda Kruz... they are fantastic in the rain, even better on hot asphalt, and based on current wear, I'll be surprised if I don't see at least 12K out of that set of tires! I've also put a set on my Sabre, but only have about 1K on those... ride and "feel" is about the same as the VT700.

Ordered them from Chaparral (free shipping) for roughly $150 for the pair, including new, chromed valve-stems (non-spoke rims on both bikes). Your VLX should have spoke rims, so once you add in tubes and rim-straps, you'll be good to go on free shipping from most any online retailer and still likely be under $200.

HardRock · 11-17-2012, 03:11 PM

I have Kenda Challengers on my VT500. They're a little sportier then the Cruz in profile but they really gave the old girl a whole new attitude in the twisties.

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11-16-2012, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tulbal Cain Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 41	600 VLX Tire reccomendations Planning on replacing tires and tubes on my 2001 VLX, Looking for reccomendations on brand and expected costs. Not looking for cheap looking for best value for the dollar mileage traction and quality. Dave

11-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,241	Get a good round one. I have to be facetious, if I recommend what I run, peeps will cry foul. __________________ 2006 vlx

11-17-2012, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
frbob Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Striker between Henderson and Jacksonville, Tx Posts: 356	LOL Old Dad... some of us know you went to the Dark Side on your tires. Or tire I should say __________________

11-17-2012, 12:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
frbob Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lake Striker between Henderson and Jacksonville, Tx Posts: 356	For the dollar I'd say the Dunlop's are about the best. I have to replace my rear tire soon and it's been a really great wearing tire that has about 7,000 on it but the years are getting it. __________________

11-17-2012, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,241	I once ran a dunlop k555,,good sticking tire, I got a fair amount of miles Prob. kenda's are a good tire for the money on em. __________________ 2006 vlx

11-17-2012, 06:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
gmck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,302	I've been using Kenda Cruisers a couple sets now and find they work good and cost me less than $200 a set.

11-17-2012, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Earthling789 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 1,261	Got more than 5K on my VT700's Kenda Kruz... they are fantastic in the rain, even better on hot asphalt, and based on current wear, I'll be surprised if I don't see at least 12K out of that set of tires! I've also put a set on my Sabre, but only have about 1K on those... ride and "feel" is about the same as the VT700. Ordered them from Chaparral (free shipping) for roughly $150 for the pair, including new, chromed valve-stems (non-spoke rims on both bikes). Your VLX should have spoke rims, so once you add in tubes and rim-straps, you'll be good to go on free shipping from most any online retailer and still likely be under $200. __________________ Current - 2002 VT1100C2 Sabre 1985 VT700C Shadow 1999 CB750 NightHawk (son's ride) "The Hardest Part About a Zombie Apocalypse, Will Be Pretending I'm Not Excited" "I'm not behind you, I'm 21,565 miles in front of you, and about to lap you again!"

11-17-2012, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
HardRock Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 49	I have Kenda Challengers on my VT500. They're a little sportier then the Cruz in profile but they really gave the old girl a whole new attitude in the twisties. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Motorcycle.com Free App

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