[bikejunkie]

Jesus I just got caught in the rain on my bike, it was like riding a bar of soap on a wet sheet of glass. those tyres are shit, I have just sent an email to Honda UK having a moan.
Replace them are be very careful in the wet.

 

[Highsider989]

The Vee tires must be low in silica. I've seen them in the US at a scooter store and they are had as rocks.

 

[bikejunkie]

I only have about 3/4 inch chicken strips,so been banking over a little they are ok-ish in the dry if you are carefull going over the metal covers in the road, but in the wet shit! they are shit, been riding for 38 years, worst tyres I have come across.
When I was a boy we had a lot of Avon speed masters, we used to call the slipmasters, they were good compared to these.

 

[Strokd_GE]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[rkwfxd]

OK so... what are super soft sticky scooter tires that guys are recommending?

 

[StrayDog]

I'm running Michelin Boppers on my Ruckus.
Not super sticky, but work well in the dry or wet.
They give plenty of feedback before letting go
Give good mileage as well.
I wouldn't hesitate to put them on my Grom when I get it.


Dog

 

[tyler_251]

I'm running Michelin Boppers on my Ruckus.
Not super sticky, but work well in the dry or wet.
They give plenty of feedback before letting go
Give good mileage as well.
I wouldn't hesitate to put them on my Grom when I get it.


Dog

I've always ran boppers on my rucks. Good tire, but when I actually have something with a little power I may go for something a little more sticky. I'd like to find a dual compound with a harder center and softer sides. Good mileage and good cornering.

 

[Highsider989]

I've always ran boppers on my rucks. Good tire, but when I actually have something with a little power I may go for something a little more sticky. I'd like to find a dual compound with a harder center and softer sides. Good mileage and good cornering.

That would be the michlen power pure sc, dual compound and avaiable in 120/70-12 and 130/70-12 now at you local dealer or on the interweb.

 

[rkwfxd]

Highsider, can you recommend one that is not a dual compound. I have had bad luck with dual compound tires.

 

[AJ Nin]

The Grom uses the exact same tires as my Vespa GTS 300. You probably wouldn't even need to balance them. Tires will be readily available from Vespa if you don't find what you want at Honda.

 

[Highsider989]

Highsider, can you recommend one that is not a dual compound. I have had bad luck with dual compound tires.

The Pirelli is likely to be good. I would feel ok about any sport tire for scoots that has a big bike counterpart.

 

[Strokd_GE]

I read a wet/dry review on scoot tires and the Michelin Pilot Sport took 1st place in dry and 2nd in wet

 

[fashionrider712]

That would be the michlen power pure sc, dual compound and avaiable in 120/70-12 and 130/70-12 now at you local dealer or on the interweb.

i was a 2ct guy, wouldn't buy anything else for my stunt bike or street bike. has pures for a little while, never really got to dig into them much. but i would assume better than the 2ct. thanks for the info. these will definetly be my next tires.

 

[Highsider989]

i was a 2ct guy, wouldn't buy anything else for my stunt bike or street bike. has pures for a little while, never really got to dig into them much. but i would assume better than the 2ct. thanks for the info. these will definetly be my next tires.

Comish please!

 

[fashionrider712]

Comish please!

i dont get it?

 

[Highsider989]

i dont get it?

I am a realtor, when I sell stuff I get commission. If I've sold tires I'm due Comish. Capiche?

 

[swartzie]

That would be the michlen power pure sc, dual compound and avaiable in 120/70-12 and 130/70-12 now at you local dealer or on the interweb.

Only running Michelin on my Grom ... the 2ct are the only tires I'll put on my track bikes and I bought them for the streeter ... I can only imagine the quality of a scoot tire will be as good as their street tires!

Purchased them last week so I should be expecting a package at the door this week ... and if you combo front and rear you can get them for less than a Benjamin.

 

[2quick2care]

Jesus I just got caught in the rain on my bike, it was like riding a bar of soap on a wet sheet of glass. those tyres are shit, I have just sent an email to Honda UK having a moan.
Replace them are be very careful in the wet.

Totally agree with this! Was out yesterday and had a proper two wheel MotoGP style slide exiting a roundabout in 2nd gear the wet!

Going to send a email to Honda also, maybe with a high number of complaints they may do something about it and maybe save some ones life in the process.

I dont know if the tyres will work better in hotter climates, but I really think that these V rubber tyres are useless for everyday riding in the UK.

 

[Highsider989]

Only running Michelin on my Grom ... the 2ct are the only tires I'll put on my track bikes and I bought them for the streeter ... I can only imagine the quality of a scoot tire will be as good as their street tires!

Purchased them last week so I should be expecting a package at the door this week ... and if you combo front and rear you can get them for less than a Benjamin.

From where?

 

[dezzie]

I put this up last week after several brown trouser moments in a shower when my front end washed out n just saved it in time, rode like miss daisy back home n bought michellin city grips at a good price, fitted on my first service this Friday, al keep ya informed!