I'm about to change out the tires on my bike. I wanted to do it myself, but not sure how difficult it is to do it myself. It will be my first time. Let me know your opinions. Also, I'm in Texas where the streets are hot. I've seen alot of people like Metzeler and Bridgestone. I've also heard of Shinko. What do you guys suggest I should get that will be durable and have good performance.

Thanks everyone.

 

Put your bike on stands. Pull the wheels and take them here: http://www.cyclegear.com/city_location.cfm?Store=41. Tell the person at the front desk you want Michelin Pilot Powers, 120/180. Should be around the $300 range, but well worth the money. I've had the Pilot Powers on my F4 for 3 weeks and I doubt I could be any happier.

 

Great site. I've been trying to find a store around town which had all my bike needs. Cyclegear.com looks awesome thanks alot tundrafiend01

 

I don't even spend $300 for tires on a car!

With the right tools and new parts, it might take an afternoon to change a pair of tires. You'll at least need some tire spoons, talc, and probably some really soapy water.

 

goto youtube.com and search motorcycle tire change, theres a good how to on how to do it and whats needed.

 

if you wish to change them yourself just make sure u dont care about damaging the wheel at all, and just fyi all shops use a tire changer which is worlds easier then without one. yes i have changed tires and i will admit the first few times, typically people will damage the wheel (i dont mean making it unusable or completely thrashing it) but the lip will at least get scratched.

to the guy that doesnt even spend $300 for tires on a car, what is the relevence? the tires, in this case the pilot powers are what cost that much, a simple install is typically no more then $30. this INCLUDES a balance.

to the original poster, i would recomend taking it to the shop to have the install because i highly doubt u own a dynamic balancer

 

it can be done, its takes a little elbow grease and some diy stuff. you need a bead breaker and an old car tire rim, spoons, rim protectors, etc. basically, your gonna need about 100$ in diy stuff to set up your own deal, and thats mostly made with wood and hardware. If you are only changing out tires once every year or so, then just take them in.

You also dont need a dynamic balancer, a static balancer is fine, some guys dont even bother with balancing their tires.

fwiw, my buddy and I have been changing tires for the last year or so, and he decided to cough up like $700 for the No-Mar tire changing stand. now that is a slick piece of equipment. this was the other day, his first try:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah0CAbsbBv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKMaUsAP5os
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HavV1q_0Fkw

 

Just ordered tires here http://www.ridenow.com/product/detail/MPP-120/180.aspx $209 for the set of pilot powers plus 19.99 shipping is still a steal, you will pay upwards of $300 at a local bike shop, plus the cost of mount & balance...

 

Is that PP set for $209, is that for the 2ct or the regular PPs?

 

I would assume regular Pilot Powers. That's a pretty nice price. About $30 cheaper than what I paid at CycleGear.