What Tyres?

Hi ,
My NC750X has done a little over 2000 miles now but the original fit tyres (Dunlop Trailmax) are very nearly down to the wear bars. Not much point in having a bike that will do 80mpg (UK) if the tyres are so soft that they wear out every 2 months. Anybody out there run other makes? What sort of mileage are you getting?

As the bike is used on the road I was thinking of using a road biased tyre, maybe an Avon Storm Ultra or whatever the latest version is.

My Deauville was a heavier bike and that used to give me 7-10k miles to the back tyre.

Mike

Check with your dealer. Common problem on 2014 NCs. Heard Honda was under warranty replacing some tires that didn't last. If your choice most prefer the Michelin Pilot Road tires.

Fuzzy said:

Check with your dealer. Common problem on 2014 NCs. Heard Honda was under warranty replacing some tires that didn't last. If your choice most prefer the Michelin Pilot Road tires.

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Thanks for that. Worth a try.

Welsh Nomad said:

Thanks for that. Worth a try.

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You can check in on the UK forum. I think that is where I saw it.

Honda in France also replace under warranty some NC750x Dunlop D609. In your case, must work in UK

Excellent thread on tire choices. Not a comprehensive list, but should get you started:

http://nc700-forum.com/forum/tire-tech-talk/4984-tires-fit-nc700.html

Checked the UK forum. 41 page tire thread here:

http://www.nc700.co.uk/index.php?/t...ive-750x-dunlop-tyre-thread/page-40?mode=show

Just skimmed the last two pages and multiple people were getting the Dunlop tires replaced under warranty. Your dealer should take care of you.

Ive got the Avon Ultra Storm 2's, I've done almost 2000 miles on them and they show no signs of wear, unlike the dunlop Cheesemaxs.

I got mine replaced by the dealer, Honda wouldn't replace them under warranty but the dealer supplied and fitted them for £100, which I thought was fair.

As for the Avons themselves, I had them on a Suzuki RF900 (two sets) and loved them, that's why I chose them for the NC, I had concerns about putting them on a bike with completely different ergonomics but my concerns were unwarranted, they are great on the NC, very grippy and they turn in better too.

When they've worn out ill buy another pair for sure.

Hope that helps.

Always check the tire you are purchasing - date stamp. Most manufactures recommend not to buy a motorcycle tire over 6 years old.

I really like the Continental Motion Tires. <$150 for both.
Im on my 3rd set now (street rides only in California), and I would choose no other tire.

I'm giving it a shot now. Nothing to loose and I have 1800 miles on mine and they are getting close to worn out.

Jelly said:

I've got the Avon Ultra Storm 2's, I've done almost 2000 miles on them and they show no signs of wear...

As for the Avons themselves, I had them on a Suzuki RF900 (two sets) and loved them, that's why I chose them for the NC, I had concerns about putting them on a bike with completely different ergonomics but my concerns were unwarranted, they are great on the NC, very grippy and they turn in better too.

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The Avon Storm tires are awesome. Ran a couple sets of Storm 2 Ultras on my ST1300. Just put Avon Storm 3D XMs on the NC, front and rear. That, plus a couple of suspension mods, and now this things takes twisties like a motard.

StratTuner said:

I really like the Continental Motion Tires. <$150 for both.
Im on my 3rd set now (street rides only in California), and I would choose no other tire.
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I, like you, believe the Continental Motion tires are the best buy for the money.

StratTuner said:

I really like the Continental Motion Tires. <$150 for both.
Im on my 3rd set now (street rides only in California), and I would choose no other tire.
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Umm......What mileage do you generally get out of them Strat?

I tried PR3's and they are excellent tyres. However I am currently trying Bridgestone T30's. I have not put much mileage on just yet, but so far so good. I moved to the BS's as they are better priced here.

I'm running the PR4's and coming close to 12,000 miles. Still have not hit the wear bar but getting very very close. I'm half tempted to stay with this tire. The BT-023s only made it 8,000 miles on same exact roads.

+1 for Conti Motion's. Cheap, last long...

Jelly said:

Umm......What mileage do you generally get out of them Strat?

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I had a post on the calculated mileage for Continentals on the first pair. Those went about 12K, as I recall.
the current set will do better, so without looking at my service record on tires (i do keep one), I would say 12 to 15K.

Pr4's doing great so far.may cost a little more but worth it imo

I worn the rear Dunlop Trailmax out on my NC750X DCT in 1241 Miles!
Mainly Motorway (Highway) use which didn't help.
Dealer replaced both tyres with Pirelli Scorpion that Honda recommend under warranty.
Some dealers will replace with the tyre of your choice if you pay the difference

Andy