Tire Data base for 3gen magna

Len Averyt · December 06, 2009, 01:43:03 PM

The tires and cost listed are from http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com as of 12/6/09
The tires listed are based only on rim size and may or may not be a "good fit".
an "*" will denote a tire and size that someone has used. The list will be in order of cost, cheapest to most expensive.
I will try to keep this updated as people chime in and add info. (info welcome please)

FRONT
Brand   Series   Size   Cost   Notes
Kenda   K671   110/70H-17   $62.99
Dunlop   D404   120/90S-17   $66.99
Kenda   K671   110/80H-17   $69.99
Pirelli   MT66   120/90S-17   $76.99
Pirelli   MT66   120/90S-17   $76.99
Bridgestone   G701   120/90-17   $80.99
Dunlop    K555    120/80-17   $81.99   *(1)
Avon   AM26   120/70V-17   $81.99   *(5)
Bridgestone   G851   130/70ZR-17   $95.99
Michelin   Pilot Activ   120/70V-17   $95.99
Metzeler   ME 880   120/70VB-17   $123.99
Dunlop   D205   140/75VR-17   $123.99
Michelin   Pilot   120/70ZR-17   $125.99
Bridgestone   G701   150/80H-17   $127.99
Metzeler   ME 880   120/70R-17   $128.99
Metzeler   ME 880   120/80V-17   $135.99   *(1)
Avon   AV49   120/70HR-17   $144.99
Continental   ContRace   120/70ZR-17   $150.99
Dunlop   D251   150/80R-17   $153.99
Dunlop   Elite 3   150/80HR-17   $153.99
Avon   AV71   150/80HR-17   $181.99
Avon   AV71   150/80VR-17   $189.99



REAR
Brand   Series   Size   Cost   Notes
Shinko   SR734R   130/90-15 66P   $54.99
Shinko   230 Tour   130/90V-15   $56.99
Shinko   712   140/90H-15   $56.99
Shinko   230 Tour   140/90V-15   $62.99
Shinko   SR734R   150/80-15 70S   $62.99   *(4)
Kenda   K657   130/90H-15   $63.99
Kenda   K671   130/90H-15   $64.99
Dunlop   D404   130/90H-15   $66.99
Kenda   K657   140/90H-15   $68.99
Shinko   230 Tour   150/90V-15   $69.99
Pirelli   MT66   130/90S-15   $71.99
Shinko   230 Tour   170/80V-15   $74.99
Dunlop   D404   140/90H-15   $76.99
Shinko   SR734R   170/80-15 77H   $76.99
Kings   KT-982   150/80H-15   $79.99   (4)
Kenda   K671   170/80H-15   $80.99
Pirelli   MT66   140/90H-15   $81.99
Dunlop    K555    140/80HB-15   $86.99
Dunlop   D404   150/90H-15   $90.99
Pirelli   MT66   150/90H-15   $93.99
Shinko   230 Tour   180/70H-15   $96.99
Dunlop   D404   170/80H-15   $97.99
Pirelli   MT66   170/80H-15   $102.99
Dunlop    K555    150/80V-15   $106.99   *(1)
Michelin   Command C   140/90H-15   $119.99
Pirelli   MT66   180/70H-15   $122.99
Dunlop    K525    150/90V-15   $122.99
Dunlop    K555    170/80H-15J   $123.99
Michelin   Command C   150/90H-15   $124.99
Dunlop    K555    170/80H-15   $130.99
Michelin   Command C   170/80H-15   $132.99
Avon   AM42   140/90H-15   $135.99
Pirelli   Night Dragon   180/70H-15   $139.99
Metzeler   ME 880   180/70HB-15   $146.99
Pirelli   Night Dragon   170/80HB-15   $147.99
Avon   AM42   170/80HB-15   $151.00
Avon   AM42   150/90H-15   $151.99
Metzeler   ME 880   150/80VB-15   $152.99   *(1)
Metzeler   ME 880   170/80HB-15   $154.99
Metzeler   ME 880   150/90HB-15   $154.99
Pirelli   Night Dragon   200/70H-15   $197.99
Avon   AM42   200/70H-15   $210.99




DARKSIDE
Brand   Series   Size   Cost   Notes
Kumho   PowerStar 758   165/80R-15   $48.68   *(3)   Discount Tires to go
Kumho   Solus KR21   165/80R-15   $46.00   (3)   Vulcan Tire Sales
Nankang   CX-668   165/80-15/B 87T BSW   $72.00   *(3)   Discount Tire
Federal   SS657   165/80R-15   $53.00   (3)   Vulcan Tire Sales



Notes:
   *   Know to be used
   (1)   Most common used
   (2)   Brake stay Mod.
   (3)   No Brake stay Mod.
   (4)   Good Fit
   (5)   Speedo off cal

Darkside tire change ($10)if you bring the unmounted wheel to them.
Columbia tire center 4803 Columbia, Dallas, TX 214-823-3601.
The place is open 24 hours! Exit 48A to Carrol street off I-30, about a mile north of the highway.
Thanks to RJB aka Bob Barram

drkngas · December 06, 2009, 02:07:36 PM

Useful information....could even be more useful to add rear tires for us non-darkside riders.

Len Averyt · December 06, 2009, 02:11:22 PM

Quote from: drkngas on December 06, 2009, 02:07:36 PM
Useful information....could even be more useful to add rear tires for us non-darkside riders.

Yea I'm adding that info right now.

Greg Cothern · December 06, 2009, 02:57:58 PM

Project 96 runs an Avon AM26 on the front. I felt it a bit short, but all in all it was fine, does put your speedo off..

Chad in Michigan · December 06, 2009, 03:01:42 PM

FYI: The dunlop K555J from what i've read is for a heavier cruiser bike and performs like crap on the magna. I've heard others not recommending it.

Len Averyt · December 06, 2009, 03:12:50 PM

Quote from: chadschloss78 on December 06, 2009, 03:01:42 PM
FYI: The dunlop K555J from what i've read is for a heavier cruiser bike and performs like crap on the magna. I've heard others not recommending it.

The rear tire one?

Chad in Michigan · December 06, 2009, 04:38:02 PM

That's the one. The 'j' model rear tire.
Dunlop K555 170/80H-15J $123.99

drkngas · December 06, 2009, 09:59:46 PM

Thanks Len, Good list. I thought our choices for rear were like 3 tires in 3 sizes.
That's a big list.

hootmon · December 06, 2009, 10:09:08 PM

I have run two Avon Venom tires on the back of my Magna.. I got over 15K out of each of them..
I would recommend the tire. The only issue is once the tire gets really worn down, you can pick up a little front end shimmy in corners (nothing dangerous), but by then you've got the 15K out of the tire.. I've had both versions as there is a regular and a V-max rated version.. The last one I bought the V-max version (Higher speed rating) was cheaper (don't ask me why). They wore about the same so go for either version (based on price) or get the Vmax version if you travel at high rates of speed often!!!

Len Averyt · December 07, 2009, 06:27:30 PM

Quote from: hootmon on December 06, 2009, 10:09:08 PM
I have run two Avon Venom tires on the back of my Magna.. I got over 15K out of each of them..
I would recommend the tire. The only issue is once the tire gets really worn down, you can pick up a little front end shimmy in corners (nothing dangerous), but by then you've got the 15K out of the tire.. I've had both versions as there is a regular and a V-max rated version.. The last one I bought the V-max version (Higher speed rating) was cheaper (don't ask me why). They wore about the same so go for either version (based on price) or get the Vmax version if you travel at high rates of speed often!!!

Which one so i can mark it? did you have to mod brakestay etc?
Avon AM42 140/90H-15 $135.99
Avon AM42 170/80HB-15 $151.00
Avon AM42 150/90H-15 $151.99
Avon AM42 200/70H-15 $210.99

Len Averyt · December 07, 2009, 06:29:16 PM

Quote from: drkngas on December 06, 2009, 09:59:46 PM
Thanks Len, Good list. I thought our choices for rear were like 3 tires in 3 sizes.
That's a big list.

Well like it says at the top. they may or may not fit correctly. just based on rim size only.
Hopefully it can be "tuned" by input from everyone.

hootmon · December 07, 2009, 08:06:42 PM

Quote from: Len Averyt on December 07, 2009, 06:27:30 PM
Which one so i can mark it? did you have to mod brakestay etc?
Avon AM42 140/90H-15 $135.99
Avon AM42 170/80HB-15 $151.00
Avon AM42 150/90H-15 $151.99
Avon AM42 200/70H-15 $210.99

Stock size Avon AM42 150/90H-15 $151.99

AVON VENOM 150/90B-15 REAR

AVON VENOM 150/90VB-15 REAR