08-24-2014, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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18" and 21" tires Taobao list
Hello all,
I have been amassing a TB order for the ATV and the Zong and ran across these tires I like. The current tires on the bike are marked: Front: 80/100 - 21, and the rear: 100/100 - 18. The following set is what I found on TB. They are 110/100 for the rear. Is this going to be ok? http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=...id=18025923595 Thanks! Jim
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08-25-2014, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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The size 110/100-18 tire will fit just fine. This tire is only 10mm wider, and 10mm taller than the 100/100-18 tire.
I am not trying to be negative, but I fear the shipping costs for those tires is going to be very high. The rear tire probably weighs at least 12 pounds, the front tire probably weighs at least 9 pounds. The shipping information page at the Taobao Trends website is currently showing an error. http://taobaotrends.com/shipping.html However, I estimate you would pay about $120 in shipping if you bought both of those tires. I'm confident you will get a much better deal, and faster shipment, if you purchase Shinko or Kenda tires from a reputable, online vendor in the United States. It's best to purchase lightweight items with small volumes when shopping at Taobao.
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08-25-2014, 01:25 AM | #3 |
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Agreed. Further to that, www.bikebandit.com and www.rockymountainatvmc.com will price match if the identical item is in stock in a competitor's warehouse. Both sites offer free shipping at $99.00, and you can often get a new front and rear tire set shipped for around $100.00.
Shopping in the States also means you have the ability to select awesome tires, like the Kenda K760 Trakmaster II. Bike Bandit currently has a 100/100-18 @ $54.95 and an 80/100-21 @ $51.95. Since you're not building a DS, you don't need to be concerned with DOT ratings, although the Kenda K760 is legal for street use.
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08-25-2014, 01:52 AM | #4 |
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Motorcycle Superstore sells Shinko tires. You can get the following pairs of Shinko knobby tires for $107 and $108, respectively, with free shipping.
Shinko 524 front tire, with Shinko 525 rear tire http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...oft-front-tire http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...soft-rear-tire Shinko 520 front tire, with Shinko 520 rear tire http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ate-front-tire http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...iate-rear-tire Rocky Mountain ATV probably has the best prices for Kenda tires. You can get the K760 front and rear tires for $98. Add a pair of valve stem rubbers for $2, and you will get free shipping. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...master-II-Tire http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...stem%20rubbers
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08-26-2014, 12:09 AM | #5 |
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Ah ok, I am still learning what is good to get from TB. Ok I'll go through the links and see about local purchase for this.
Thanks for saving me the cash! Jim
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08-26-2014, 12:45 AM | #6 |
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I have purchased heavier items from TB, but that's because the original purchase price was ridiculously low, compared to the retail value from a North American source. Even with high shipping fees, it was still totally worth it.
As an example, a piston for a Honda clone is typically $10.00, and if you bundle it with a cylinder, it's $20.00.
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08-26-2014, 12:56 AM | #7 |
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You're welcome.
I bought a Zongshen cylinder, piston, and piston rings from Taobao. I installed all of them during a recent rebuild. I also bought a crankshaft with connecting rod, in case I need it sometime in the future. These items are fairly heavy, but they weigh much less than tires, and they are so inexpensive they are still bargains, even after you add the shipping costs.
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08-26-2014, 12:58 AM | #8 |
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If you are going to buy a cylinder, et cetera, make sure you buy as many other desired items as possible in the same shipment. You pay heavily for the first 500 grams (1.1 pounds), but each additional 500 grams (1.1 pounds) is much less expensive.
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09-05-2014, 01:08 PM | #9 |
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Yes I was backing off and planning to do a cylinder upgrade for the ATV from TB, and that's about it at the moment except for replacement odds and ends to have in stock.
The tires on the Zong are still pretty decent and I can wait as well. The set from Rocky Mountain is on my wishlist for later. Thanks! Jim
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09-05-2014, 05:18 PM | #10 |
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You must be able to get these over there...
All I use on the TTR now... dirt cheap and work on a par with any other tyre... I toss them away at less than half worn... http://goldentyre.co.nz/cart/index.p...&product_id=57 .
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09-05-2014, 06:07 PM | #11 |
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Those would fit the bill, I would get the 'hard' ones as all we have around here are rocks. There are distributors in the US as well and once the time comes I'll be sure to check them out.
Thanks for the info! Jim
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09-05-2014, 06:45 PM | #12 | |
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soft surface = hard compound tyre... If all yer have is hard rock.. look at a trials patten tyre like a Pirelli "MT43?" trials / Golden GT255 trials tyre.. If the grounds to hard for a tyre to penatrate you need a soft compound with a lot of surface area , rubber in contact with the ground.. .
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09-05-2014, 09:15 PM | #13 |
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"Hard surface = soft compound tyre...
soft surface = hard compound tyre..." Hah I thought it was the other way around. Doh! Ok thanks! Jim
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