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michigan_313 -> RE: tyre sizes (7/9/2006 4:38:03 AM)
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i recommend whatever you feel like getting because it is your ride and your money. i am merely passing my experiences on to you.
the manufacturer recommends bias but it doesn't say anywhere you cannot run radials nor is there anywhere that definitively says that radials will have a negative impact on the chassis.
what i do recommend is that you do not mix radials and bias. this will have a negative effect on the bike.
and as far as fitment is concerned, i run the michelin because their support says i can on that size rim.
if you read around you might run into a few who run 160's and stand by it. that's fine by me. the profile of the tire will definitely change but if they like running it, who am i to argue.
here's what i did the first couple years. i ran bias ply front and rear. dunlop gt 501's, 110 and 150 (went through 2 sets f&r)(when pushed really hard, the tread gets too much heat and they start feeling greasy). then after that i ran a dunlop d220 front with a gt 501 rear. it was fine day to day but it would get weird if pushed real hard. next up is what i am using now, radials front and rear. no problems even when pushed hard.
now i don't know the state of your ride. if your frame is straight then you need to look at your suspension and how it is setup. most handling ills can be attributed to poor setup (preload, rear wheel not aligned, etc.) or worn parts (bearings, seals, sagging springs, fork oil, brakes, etc.). i've changed out most of my bearings and had my forks rebuilt. no problems.
also, i do not know what kind of riding you are doing. for commuting with a weekend run thrown in, i'd go bias, the tires last longer. if you are going for more performance and want increased grip, radials are the only way to go since that is where all the grippy stuff is at but they wear down faster. there is quite a difference between bias and radials as far as ride quality, side grip, tread wear, turn in, side to side transitioning, feedback, etc.
i could go on and on, but bottom line is you need to think about how your bike is setup and the type of riding you plan on doing. i hope this helps you make a decision. if you want to play it safe, get bias, if you want to experiment a little, get radials.
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