Tyre Talk

Here is my current tyre condition since day 1 of ownership. Now it reaches warning limit marker at 18,286KM. So, this Korean made rubber may last till 20,000KM.  I have shop around for a better rubber and of course 150/70 series quite costly around RM400-550 (Michelin Pilot Sporty, Pirelli Speed Demon) .  The cheapest is IRC Roadwinner of RM350-400 including installation.

Quite costly? Yup.  So, alternative is to get a lower profile. A 140/70 maybe  suitable for Blade.  I have checked the rim diameter and it is the same with 150/70 fitment.  Mind you that Ninja 250R 2013 also uses the same 140/70 which an increase from 130/70 for previous Ninja.  So, for IRC Roadwinner, the price for this size including installation and balancing is RM290, Michelin Pilot Sporty RM350 and Pirelli Sport Demon is RM420. I am not sure whether the price still the same as I did the survey before recent fuel price hike.

Good mileage for Shinko on Blade just do not apply to Duro for Elegan.  I did changed my rear while  at 40,207KM mileage.  So, now is 47,473 and this tyre just last about 7000km only. The cost just about RM130.