Tires!

[grmoto]

Hey guys,

My '67 175 DT need tires before I start reassembly and I'm not having much luck finding any that match the factory size or it's direct equivalent :/ anyone know where I can get tires? or what others will fit it? (18")

[OldSwartout]

Look for IRC or Cheng Shin 3.00 - 18 (or 3.50-18 for rear).  From an old post on the Yahoo BS forum:

Re: Replacement Tires

I recently spent dozens of hours on this same issue, and ended up
buying IRC street pattern tires for my HS, because I don't really
expect to ride around on dirt. Mine came from Parts Unlimited, but
you have to order through a dealer.

IRC-14 GS-11 Front SIZE: 3.00S-18 BLK $59.95
IRC-08 GS-11 Rear SIZE: 3.50S-18 BLK $67.95

My total cost for the tires, 4 new IRC inner tubes and shipping was
$202.00

I know for a fact that the 3.00 front and 3.50 rear will fit just
fine, although you will experience a minor aggravation getting the
front wheel to squeeze into the fender braces - let the air out
first, then reinflate after the wheel is in place.

These IRC GS-11's have an old-school appearance, certainly look OK on
the bike. http://street.parts-unlimited.com/49/317/4095324

If shopping Dennis Kirk, be sure to click the "availability"
button ... my experience is that they probably don't really have them
in stock. Same thing with Tucker Rocky ...

The Cheng Shin tires are probably most like the originals, in
appearance and performance. I know that lots of guys who run vintage
bikes use these by default, because there just aren't any
alternatives in the skinny 18's.

[v330123]

grmoto,

I agree with these guys. For my SS, I bought a pair of IRC NR21's at my local bike shop. Size 3.00 x 18 front and rear. Strictly street tread pattern. I Don't remember the exact price, but they were pretty cheap. And, they seem to work just fine.

Gary

[paul25g]

Can anyone else give some info on replacement tires being used on the 175 Dual Twins?  I'm getting ready to do the same....I think I read somewhere that as of last year, the Cheng Shin street/highway motorcycle tires won't be too easy to find.  Thanks!

Paul

[wonkyworks]

I use Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tires. 2.75-18 for the front and 3.00-18 for the rear on my 200 RS (3.00-18 on the front of my 175HS). I bought them from Motorcyclesuperstore.com. The 2.75-18 was $27.99 and the 3.00-18 was $21.99. Very nice tire.
 wonkyworks

[Jeff Bar]

Are moped tires suited for high speed driving?? Compared to moped speed?

Jeff Bar

[wonkyworks]

The tires are rated for 93 mph
wonkyworks

[reed]

Hey Wonkyworks
Check your speed rating on your tires.
f type 50 mph
j type 62
l type 75
m type81
n type87
p type94
r type106
s type 112
h type 130
v type 149 mph
Thanks.
Reed.

[reed]

NEW TIRES
Break in period
In order for your new tires to provide optimum performance
Tires should be ridden very cautiously for the FIRST 100 MILES
in order for the tread surface to be scuffed in correctly in
order to achieve optimum grip level.
Thanks.
Reed.

[wonkyworks]

The tires are P rated 93 mph

wonkyworks