Hello,
I've been perusing the web looking for the above tire to fit a 170i. I don't see an offering for the standard 3.50-10 tire for the 170i.
Has anyone found the right size in this tire or other Michelin tire that they would suggest?
Thanks!
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Had my dealer install Zippys before I took delivery. Have been really happy with them. I don’t ride on the wet but on the dry that warm up quickly ang grip really well. I run 30 lbs in rear 26 lbs in front weigh 180# in gear. Those pressures give a good ride and really good handeling
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I, too, looked for the City Grips in the Buddy size and did not find them. I went with the Continental Zippy. On painted areas by schools and some smooth road patch areas I can feel the tire slip a bit. I haven't put the Zippy through a good test as I don't want to fall.
You might consider the Michelin S1. I asked one scooter tire reviewer how the Zippy compares to the Michelin S1 and he said the S1 handles better but the Zippy last longer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY2KAadheiA
I hadn't thought about trying different inflation pressures. I just use the 30 lbs front and back that the sticker recommends. I weigh 125 so perhaps I could decrease the pressure.
You might consider the Michelin S1. I asked one scooter tire reviewer how the Zippy compares to the Michelin S1 and he said the S1 handles better but the Zippy last longer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY2KAadheiA
I hadn't thought about trying different inflation pressures. I just use the 30 lbs front and back that the sticker recommends. I weigh 125 so perhaps I could decrease the pressure.
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Re: Michelin City Grips for Buddy
GregsBuddy wrote:Hello,
I've been perusing the web looking for the above tire to fit a 170i. I don't see an offering for the standard 3.50-10 tire for the 170i.
Has anyone found the right size in this tire or other Michelin tire that they would suggest?
Thanks!
Christophers wrote:The 100/90-10’s are slightly bigger than the stock 3.50-10’s.
English to metric conversions that is true, 100/90-10 is just the tiniest bit bigger, I was once informed there's really no difference. Saying that, my Buddy 150 came stock with the 100/90-10 not the 3.50-10 size...GregsBuddy wrote:I'm going to return to the OEM size (3.50-10)
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I'm on my second rear and initial front Zippy and like the tires a lot.
However, I'm a Michelin fan and I installed a pair of Michelin's on my daughter's Buddy and was instantly impressed with their smooth ride. I was unable to test them during assertive riding as they were new and there was no place to do so.
Now I'd like to have a set on my Buddy.
However, I'm a Michelin fan and I installed a pair of Michelin's on my daughter's Buddy and was instantly impressed with their smooth ride. I was unable to test them during assertive riding as they were new and there was no place to do so.
Now I'd like to have a set on my Buddy.
'09 Yamaha TMAX Large sport scoot.
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Which Michelins?GregsBuddy wrote:I'm on my second rear and initial front Zippy and like the tires a lot.
However, I'm a Michelin fan and I installed a pair of Michelin's on my daughter's Buddy and was instantly impressed with their smooth ride. I was unable to test them during assertive riding as they were new and there was no place to do so.
Now I'd like to have a set on my Buddy.
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