RE: [ST] Tire Questions

[peter.chittum@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

This is a good online source: 

http://www.discountmotorcycletire.com

I used them once and they messed up the shipping for me, but I know enough
other people who haven't had problems to still pass on the recommendation.
Plus, I hate paying for things and then not having them right away
anyway...I'm an instant gratification kind of guy when it comes to shopping.
If I give you money, I want my stuff NOW! 

Unless you plan to mount and balance yourself, price out the comparison of
the cost of tires from local shop vs. what it costs to have a shop mount
tires you sourced elsewhere. After buying from discount motorcycle, I found
out that I could have paid ~10 USD more total had I bought the tires at a
local moto-parts shop (Road Rider, San Jose) due to the discount they give
on mounting when you buy from them. Next time, that's what I'll do. It is
worth a few extra dollars to be able to pay-mount-and-go all in one
afternoon.

Peter Chittum - '01 BRG Sprint ST
San Jose, CA, USA


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wick, James (J.N.) [mailto:jwick@xxxxxxxx]
> Sent: April 25, 2003 8:28 AM
> To: 'st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [ST] Tire Questions
> 
> 
> It's time again to buy a new set of tires. My current rear 
> tire has a major flat worn down the middle and the front is 
> cupping very badly. I'm looking for recommendations on a set 
> of tires that will get some decent mileage. The bike is used 
> mostly for Touring/Commuting. I live in SE Michigan, so there 
> is not a lot of twisties here and I end up riding a good bit 
> of super slab. Also, does anyone know of a standout mail 
> order source? I'd love to buy at the local shop, but I can't 
> afford to pay almost twice as much as I can get them for via 
> mail order.
>  
> Thanks for your help,
> James "BhaluDawg" Wick
> Sapphire Blue '00 Sprint ST
> 
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