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Post by prodigit on Jan 16, 2013 15:34:48 GMT -5
One of my tires got a a little leak in it.
I got to pump up the tire about once a week.
It's still good, probably going to put some slime in there.
But I still wanna have a spare tire available.
Some places you'd recommend, with good quality tires, that are also cheap?
3.5x10 are the max that will fit on my Tao ATM50. Worst case I could fit 3.0x10 and flip front and back (to still have that same top speed).
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2013 22:54:35 GMT -5
Forum sponsor PartsForScooters has them here in Florida. They are a good bunch to deal with and will even welcome a counter pickup. Might even get a good ol boy discount if you pay over the phone and then swing by in person to pick them up when you are in the neighborhood.
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Post by Cookees on Jan 16, 2013 23:24:20 GMT -5
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 0:06:57 GMT -5
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Post by millsc on Jan 17, 2013 0:34:47 GMT -5
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Post by prodigit on Jan 17, 2013 0:50:28 GMT -5
partsforscooters seem to have them, most other sites don't carry the 3.5x10 tire or the 130/90x10 tire. I prefer the 3.5x10, because they are the perfect fit for my scooter. On partsforscooters there's a few of them available; differ in price somewhat. The only visible difference is thread pattern: VRM-134:  VRM-144:  I'm mainly going on regular roads, so I suppose the 134 thread is going to be better for me? What's the difference between both? |
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 0:54:04 GMT -5
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Post by prodigit on Jan 17, 2013 1:09:43 GMT -5
i'm kind of in favor for the pirelli tire; though it looks thinner than the vee rubber one on the photo's.
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Post by prodigit on Jan 17, 2013 1:11:01 GMT -5
I just haven't had the time to see if the TaoTao ATM50 has a tube or tubeless tire...
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 1:22:13 GMT -5
Tubeless
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Post by ryan52 on Jan 17, 2013 3:24:16 GMT -5
racing planet has alot of good deals on tires also... i love kenda tires
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Post by fugaziiv on Jan 17, 2013 9:10:16 GMT -5
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Post by WarrenS on Jan 17, 2013 10:16:13 GMT -5
The leak might be the valve core. Soapy water might show you where the leak is.
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Post by millsc on Jan 17, 2013 10:32:24 GMT -5
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Post by 50cc on Jan 17, 2013 10:37:39 GMT -5
Will 130/90-10 Zuma tires fit my scoot?
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Post by carasdad on Jan 17, 2013 10:43:42 GMT -5
Kenda makes a great tire!! PFS has them. The majority of the time when a customers scoot tire wont hold air....it is the cheap valve stem. They dry rot rapidly. I would replace that before spending money on a new tire...  Just my 2 cents... |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 17, 2013 12:50:51 GMT -5
Kenda makes a great tire!! PFS has them. The majority of the time when a customers scoot tire wont hold air....it is the cheap valve stem. They dry rot rapidly. I would replace that before spending money on a new tire... Just my 2 cents... And replace both whenever you do change the tire. |
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Post by prodigit on Jan 17, 2013 15:19:14 GMT -5
The leak might be the valve core. Soapy water might show you where the leak is. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll take a look at it! rockynv: No need to change both tires when it's just a leak. They're still kinda new, only 2k miles on them. |
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Post by millsc on Jan 17, 2013 15:20:35 GMT -5
I wouldn't want mismatched tires i'd imagine it would mess up the way it rides
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 15:39:21 GMT -5
Would replace both anyways with at least decent tires like Kenda or Shinko along with the valve stems . My POS TaoTao the rear tire came off of the rim 3 times even though it was inflated and not slack . I like the 90 degree style
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Post by millsc on Jan 17, 2013 15:41:51 GMT -5
Would replace both anyways with at least decent tires like Kenda or Shinko along with the valve stems . My POS TaoTao the rear tire came off of the rim 3 times even though it was inflated and not slack . I like the 90 degree style you must hate tao glad i haven't had all those issues ;D |
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Post by prodigit on Jan 17, 2013 16:22:00 GMT -5
On a 10 in wheel, there's not much you can mismatch...
It's the rear tire, so a pirelli tire looks like a great thing for that!
I probably will be able to change them both when the pirelli tire wears out (as the rear tire usually takes more wear than the front).
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 17:05:20 GMT -5
Get it balanced you will be glad you did as it takes away vibration and wobbles at high speeds . My Echarm is smooth as a wet turd
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Post by fugaziiv on Jan 17, 2013 17:55:20 GMT -5
prodigit - Actually there is a whole bunch of things that you can mismatch on 3.50x10's. Tread, compound and carcass stiffness are just a few. These can all add up to a "questionable ride" if the two tires aren't compatible. For example: These two tires won't work together very well, both are 3.50x10's, and both from Kenda: pfsnew.com/154-71-3-5-10-4PR-Kendapfsnew.com/154-84_Kenda_TireAnyway, it isn't recommended to mismatch tires as it can be a safety issue. You might not notice it in a straight line, but as soon as you start leaning around corners, you'll feel it. Matt |
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Post by skuttadawg on Jan 17, 2013 18:23:19 GMT -5
I prefer my tires to be matched too
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Post by rockynv on Jan 18, 2013 4:51:51 GMT -5
The leak might be the valve core. Soapy water might show you where the leak is. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll take a look at it! rockynv: No need to change both tires when it's just a leak. They're still kinda new, only 2k miles on them. Both the tire and the valve stem. Too many on the tubless tires forget that it really is best practice to replace the valve stem using a new valve in it when you replace tubeless tires just as you really should replace the inner tube when you replace a tube type tire. Of course if you go with a new rear tire that has a radically different tread pattern and compound then indeed you should replace both tires and both valve stems along with the tire valves. |
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Just my 2 cents...