# Wheres a good place to buy motorcycle tires

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [January 23, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621 "2014-01-23T07:01:45Z")
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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/1 "2014-01-23T07:01:45Z")

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Ill be working on the bike soon and one thing im sure Ill need are tires. Where do you guys go?  
OEM says  
Fronts are 3.25-19  
Rears are 3.75-18

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/2 "2014-01-23T07:07:30Z")

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I’ve had good luck here:

[http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Motorcycle+Tires](http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Motorcycle+Tires)

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/3 "2014-01-23T07:09:49Z")

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[http://www.revzilla.com/](http://www.revzilla.com/)

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/4 "2014-01-23T07:25:04Z")

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the sizes you listed aren’t sold that way any longer, look for 100/90/19 front and 120/90/18 rear.

def. buy online, anywhere local is going to be a large markup. BUT I recommend taking them in to Empire Cycle on Southwestern in OP to have them mounted and balanced. He’s a fantastic old dude (Lee) with impeccable knowledge on these old bikes and runs a small small shop, I try to send any business I can to him…I’d say buy your tires there too but you’d only get Kendas there for what you can buy Avons for online.

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/5 "2014-01-23T08:41:37Z")

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Thanks guys.  
Yea those #s came from a spec chart I found online.

I know nothing about bike tires. Is Avon a good brand? I see Avon and think of the make up company lol.  
I dont need anything amazing since the bike probably wont see much road use.

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/6 "2014-01-23T08:49:34Z")

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> [@rugsr](#):
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> I know nothing about bikes or cars.

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🙂

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/7 "2014-01-23T08:51:43Z")

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lol i knew that was coming

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/8 "2014-01-23T08:56:39Z")

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comp accessory world

sportbiketrackgear

bikebandit

bing/google/etc

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/9 "2014-01-23T09:20:54Z")

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DCC got me avons for vintage bikes on the cheap. Got them to me quick, too.

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Steve’s Custom Cycle on Robinson Rd. in Lockport has the hook up on Avon and other tires. They can mount and balance for you as well. Give them a call. 716-625-4372.

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> [@rugsr](#):
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> Is Avon a good brand? I see Avon and think of the make up company lol.

Know how I know you’re gay?

LOL

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Hahaha.

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> [@focusinprogress](#):
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> Know how I know you’re gay?
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> LOL

Lol

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When picking a tire type, which do people typically go with for a Cafe? I understand every application/riding style is different.  
Im looking under Cruiser and Vintage. Ive seen some cafes with Dual-Sport tires too (just for the look im guessing)

I think for everyday riding "vintag"e would probably work for me. Seems to be the cheaper style too.  
Thoughts

Thanks again for the sites and #s.

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/14 "2014-01-23T10:22:41Z")

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Dude get the stickiest tires you can slap on there, if you are going cafe. Avon roadriders (i think) are what I have, and I LOVE them.

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/15 "2014-01-23T10:25:36Z")

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I’d worry about getting it running properly first.

As far as tires go, I really liked the Kenda Challengers that were on my red CB550. Those really handled well for being such a skinny tire and for what I put them through. For my Super Sport I’m going with a set of Dunlop K70’s for the “Vintage” look and the style of riding I’ll be doing with it…it’s just a cruiser.

This was on those Kenda’s but like I said I doubt that’ll be your style of riding.

[![http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/0F5210AE-C1F2-4BAC-8430-6990B2018479-15001-0000050DE658B5ED_zps92cb42a7.jpg](http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af352/italiano1390/0F5210AE-C1F2-4BAC-8430-6990B2018479-15001-0000050DE658B5ED_zps92cb42a7.jpg)](http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/italiano1390/media/0F5210AE-C1F2-4BAC-8430-6990B2018479-15001-0000050DE658B5ED_zps92cb42a7.jpg.html)

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/16 "2014-01-23T10:35:26Z")

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> [@GV1390](#):
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> I’d worry about getting it running properly first.

THIS

Yea, I know. I dont plan on buying anything soon. Just want to plan ahead and see what my costs will end up being.

Nice pic and youre right…I wont be riding like that hah

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#### Post date: [January 23, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wheres-a-good-place-to-buy-motorcycle-tires/234621/17 "2014-01-23T11:30:44Z")

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To follow up on Gennaro’s post…those kendas he had came from my orange bike…I sold him all my good parts since I’m upgrading to monoshock and inverted forks…My earlier comment was in no way knocking Kenda’s, as I liked them as well…I was merely saying if you were going to spend what they cost to buy LOCAL, go online and buy Avon’s for that price…if trying to save $$ Kenda’s are a really good bang for your buck…don’t even consider Cheng Shin, they fucking suck.

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:tup:

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[Www.Bikebandit.com](http://Www.Bikebandit.com) great prices and free shipping

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i ordered mine from motorcycle superstore with free shipping and put them on myself.

![http://24.media.tumblr.com/44224145eae628634a581beca1b0bbaa/tumblr_mrgc2ekc261qf3hxno1_500.jpg](http://24.media.tumblr.com/44224145eae628634a581beca1b0bbaa/tumblr_mrgc2ekc261qf3hxno1_500.jpg)

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