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Radial tires

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by chvbob, May 12, 2010.

  1. chvbob

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    I have been looking at new tires for the XJ650. Has anyone put radials on one, and how did they do. I am concerned about this because the factory was a bias tire, and stronger on the side wall. Worried about the weight.
     
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    Not sure if they're radials (or what the difference is) but Spitfire S11's are pretty popular around here. Along with Dunlop 40-somethings.

    I got the S11's personally.
     
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    The S11'S are bias ply tires. The tread design looks good though. I am hopeing to find a 130/80/16 for the rear for lowering. Have not found one except for the radial. Thus the question.
     
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    I went through the same kind of thinking. I asked for suggestions and got some excellent ones. I'm not really into challenging turns when the penalty for underthinking what is reality is um... not good. I also wanted good longevity so I don't have to replace them often.

    My decision came to a balance of good tire longevity and excellent traction. I chose Dunlop D404 for mine. Others here wil;l have equally good suggestions, maybe better.
     
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