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 Sep 26 2009, 07:27 PM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 12-January 07 From: Ipswich Member No.: 4069 Bike: Gas Gas TXT 2004 Club:Essex and Suffolk Border MCC  |
I have been getting some quotes for a new rear tyre for my 04 gas gas.
VEE Rubber tyres seem to be a lot cheaper than the michelin,dunlops etc, is there a reason for this or does the cheaper price represent a cheaper quality? Would be interested to know if anybody else has tried them and if so what did they think? Worth a go? |
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Sep 26 2009, 08:23 PM
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 New Member Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Hartland N.Devon Member No.: 9330 Bike: tlm 200, tlm 220 Club:west of england,torridge,launceston |
I have a pair on my ty175 & have found them ok, but i only ride novice/twinshock routes, they are good on rocks but not as good as others in mud.
The front seems as good as a michelin but as usual it depends on what level of rider you are, i went down this road on tyres for my TLM 200 & ended up with a Michelin front & IRC Rear. will be interested in what others have to say. |
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Sep 26 2009, 08:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 12-January 07 From: Ipswich Member No.: 4069 Bike: Gas Gas TXT 2004 Club:Essex and Suffolk Border MCC |
i would class myself as a mid-range intermediate rider, here in the eastern centre we do have quite a variety in the sort of ground we ride on so looking for something that will work in all conditions. Plus i do ride nearly every week so looking for something that will last.
cheers |
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Sep 28 2009, 02:01 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Site Supporter Posts: 5887 Joined: 25-November 03 From: TeXaS Member No.: 36 Bike: Sherco Club:NTTA, TXTC |
I have ridden them and sold them as well, as an economy alternative for the kids bikes and novice riders.
To me the front seems much like the Dunlop, does not have the sidewall flex of the Mich. Sharp precision feel. The rear seems to work, yet grip on wet rock not as good as the Dunlop or Mich. for some reason. Long story seems the same as most in that one gets what one pays for, all up to personal choice and usage really. 
-------------------- Ride it Like it was one of your old Girlfriends, If you still remember how!
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Sep 28 2009, 08:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Site Supporter Posts: 441 Joined: 10-March 09 From: Palmerston North New Zealand Member No.: 8662 Bike: jarvis rep,ty250c Club:manawatu-orion |
I've got 1 on my second wheel & would have to say that if you ride in rocky quarries they're ok but the sidewalls are stiffer so they don't grip that well in mud, usually end up at around 2psi to get some sidewall deflection
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Sep 29 2009, 08:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 12-January 07 From: Ipswich Member No.: 4069 Bike: Gas Gas TXT 2004 Club:Essex and Suffolk Border MCC |
went for the michelin's in the end, as you say "you only get what you pay for".
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