Where do you guys go for new tires?

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I’ve got a set of trail max missions on my AT.

The front is cupping a bit and the first couple of thousand k i thought they were gonna wear really quick.

I guess after they got some wear in them they hardened up a bit and now they are looking like they are going to last a few thousand k.

Some reviews say up to 20thou or more
 
ToSlow said:
I’ve got a set of trail max missions on my AT.

The front is cupping a bit and the first couple of thousand k i thought they were gonna wear really quick.

I guess after they got some wear in them they hardened up a bit and now they are looking like they are going to last a few thousand k.

Some reviews say up to 20thou or more
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I got 15K kms on my TMM rear, *but* they were done done. Lugs were completely worn down and were basically slicks.

Easy to check their condition while riding though: just gas out of a mud bog and look down and to my right... "Yep, no tread"

Shoulda changed them out at 12K km...
 
I appreciate the exchange for the sourcing of hard to find motorcycle goods and services, but laugh at the futility of saving every last penny by doing your own tire changes that involves huge risk in damage, and investment of time and effort. When compared to the unreasonable and inflated insurance rates we pay, tire change costs should be the least of our concerns.
 
HarleyHare said:
I appreciate the exchange for the sourcing of hard to find motorcycle goods and services, but laugh at the futility of saving every last penny by doing your own tire changes that involves huge risk in damage, and investment of time and effort. When compared to the unreasonable and inflated insurance rates we pay, tire change costs should be the least of our concerns.
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I don't change my own tires because I don't change tires often enough to justify the gear (especially with fat and stiff sport tires), and don't enjoy the wrestling match that comes from not having all the gear. But saying doing something yourself is stupid because it doesn't save enough is a bizarre take.

Aside from saving money, I often like to do my own maintenance because a) if it's done wrong, I only have myself to blame, and b) for most jobs I trust my own work more than an underpaid and overworked mechanic who sees hundreds of different makes and models of bike in a month and is trying to turn things over fast. Not that I don't trust mechanics, but if I have the tools, the knowledge, and the time, I'll do it myself every time...
 
I'm up to 6 or 8 tire changes a season now (track), so doing it myself provides the convenience of being able to swap tires any time that I need. Mounting tires isn't exactly pleasant, but it's pretty easy when you figure out the technique. The cost of the gear isn't really a factor: less than $100 for a bead breaker/stand, and $10 or $20 for some tire irons. Way less if you wait for them to go on sale. Plastic rim protectors cut from a laundry detergent bottle are free, as is the dish soap used for lube. Add a bar clamp or two to help keep the tire in the drop center if you want.
 
I’ve bought my tires from Pete’s for years, can’t beat their prices and they’re on your doorstep within 2 days. I use to change and balance them on my NoMar setup. I love wrenching on my bike so getting it done at a shop was just not something I would normally do. I use to do my tire swaps for years with 3 tire irons and Javex jug rim protectors and I was damn good at it, BUT it doesn’t matter how good you are, one day you will scratch/gouge the rims on your new bike. When that day comes and your done crying you will be happy to step up to the NoMar or Rabaconda. Personally as I’ve said before I prefer the NoMar. That’s the owner of NoMar in this video, I met him about 20 years ago at Mid-Ohio.
 
HarleyHare said:
I appreciate the exchange for the sourcing of hard to find motorcycle goods and services, but laugh at the futility of saving every last penny by doing your own tire changes that involves huge risk in damage, and investment of time and effort. When compared to the unreasonable and inflated insurance rates we pay, tire change costs should be the least of our concerns.
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Sometimes you don't have a choice.

More than half of my tire changes/repairs are done on the trails. Most times, the nearest shop is hundreds of kms away

I could spend the time and considerable expense calling in a 4x4 rescue vehicle to come in and tow my bike from out of the middle of nowhere to a shop just to get the inner tube replaced. And that's *IF* I even had cell service.

Or I could break out the tools in my backpack and be back riding the trails in 30 minutes. 🤷‍♂️
 
Spooned a new rear on yesterday. This morning I'll go out and see if the pressure has dropped over night. A new front is in the post. Both from FortNine.

Both the tires I'm replacing have maybe half their life left but I'm leaving on a trip soon and hate to head out on the last half of a tire. Luckily my tires of choice only run about $200 for both ends. Leaving a $100 worth of rubber on the table is cheap insurance.

 
I shopped around online and went with Fortnine for my Road 5s last year. Same again this time around for the replacement, Pete's Superbike is the same price once shipping is factored in. I enjoy the F9 videos so that swayed it for me.
 
oioioi said:
What is your secret? Who do you know.

Just spoke with GP and their price is higher then Pete's.
I asked about price matching to Pete's and they are hesitant and need bosses approvals AND they would add $20 flat on top of Pete's prices. Just because "how can he sell tires so cheap, that's barely above cost"
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I love GP, and I have been known to price match.

But I’m usually inclined to give my business to the place that offers the lower price from the get-go, over the place that will make me jump through hoops to get the same price.

Now if we’re talking big box stores like CT or HD, I have no problem price matching away.

Took my rear wheel to Mikey in Brampton and he got me setup super quick. Highly recommend!
 
Last summer, Triple Clamp helped us source a tire when GP Bikes fell through. They also do tire changes, should call them up for pricing.

They're at Dufferin and Finch:

tripleclampmoto.ca

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adri said:
As a YouTuber, I enjoy the videos too, but I enjoy supporting smaller businesses more.
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Its not about the money, but making sure my rims remain scratch-free and gouge-free. Telling me "I'm sorry" won't cut it.

Unfortunately, I cannot do car rims, but I'll be there watching them.
 
Lightcycle said:
Last summer, Triple Clamp helped us source a tire when GP Bikes fell through. They also do tire changes, should call them up for pricing.

They're at Dufferin and Finch:

tripleclampmoto.ca

Contact Information

Email - Customer Service: support@tripleclampmoto.com Phone: +1-416-514-11111-888-900-6222 (toll-free in North America) Hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ESTSaturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Please note: We are closed on statutory holidays in Ontario, Canada. Main location 811...
tripleclampmoto.ca tripleclampmoto.ca
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As a local moto business, I try to purchase from them whenever they're comparable in price. However, I've had a mixed bag of customer service experience with their staff. It's often very good, but on my last trip to pick up some coolant, it wasn't in stock when it says it is online, and the guy who seem to be in charge was pretty rude and was quite insistent on upselling me.
 
High Flya said:
it wasn't in stock when it says it is online
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Had the same experience myself. I wanted to get a tire inflator from them. Their website showed it was available and I was nerbyish, when I got to the store they told me that it was in stock, but only for online purchases.

However, I should mention their prices for the engine belts and oil filters were really competitive. That is why I ended up buying from them.
 
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High Flya said:
As a local moto business, I try to purchase from them whenever they're comparable in price. However, I've had a mixed bag of customer service experience with their staff. It's often very good, but on my last trip to pick up some coolant, it wasn't in stock when it says it is online, and the guy who seem to be in charge was pretty rude and was quite insistent on upselling me.
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Good info.

I've only bought stuff from them online and picked up a tire from them last summer.

Went in and shot the shiite with them, seemed like a good bunch of guys.

The more data points, the better. (y)
 
High Flya said:
As a local moto business, I try to purchase from them whenever they're comparable in price. However, I've had a mixed bag of customer service experience with their staff. It's often very good, but on my last trip to pick up some coolant, it wasn't in stock when it says it is online, and the guy who seem to be in charge was pretty rude and was quite insistent on upselling me.
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First visit there a few years ago - the salesperson there was very helpful, and prices were competitive. I expected them to be a go-to place for me. One day I went in looking for something, they ordered it for me and gave me an ETA. They kept saying it was coming in "soon" and giving me ETAs that would come and go. Finally I went back and got my money back. Haven't been back since and probably won't be.

Never saw any more than a single worker in the place; never saw another customer.
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