Modern Vespa

Just logged 14,000 + km on a punctured and plugged Pirelli GTS24. Rear tire as well!!!
The Green Slime is starting to ooze from the plug, so I think it is time to change tires. I could probably coax another 3 - 4,000 km out of it, but won't take the risk. I will get it vulcanised and keep it as a spare.

What would be the best bang for the buck, re: longevity and performance??

Michelin Pilot City

Continental Zippy

Hidenau K65

OR the original Pirelli


p.s.
Shows to go you, that you really don't need to replace a punctured tire as some of the nervous nellies would lead you to believe.
Mine received the puncture at 400 km, and I got 14,000 km +, with Green Slime and a plug.

I have had good luck with all EXCEPT the Shinko whitewalls I have on there now. Can't wait for them to wear out. Seriously spooky!

I would only put 4 tires on my scooter. The Michelin Pilot Sport SC, the Michelin Gold Standard, the Hidenau K61/K58 or the Pirelli Diablo.

Avon Strykes front and rear (140), you'll be amazed!!

+1 Have a set waiting for installation.

Zippys, but I'm biased.

Dan, I remember you mentioning those whitewalls as being sucktastic, sorry to hear you still feel that way. They looked nice on your bike.

I do not have that many miles yet but I had the original Pirelli SR-38 rear tire blow out and I replaced it with a Continental Zippy. Both tire are great but I think that the Pirelli's where slightly more grippy. On the other hand the Zippy should last quite a bit long from some posts that I have read.

I'm lovin' my new Continental Navigators...nicer tread than the zippy's for wet riding.

jacqui

You did a 140 on the front too?! I'm having a set of Avon Strykes fitted this week. (130 front 140 back)

I'll have to do two 140's next time.

sorry for the second post on this...I'm really intrigued by the 140 front. Randy, Do you have pics of the 140 on the front?

Sorry wasn't really clear and 120 or a 130 do just fine in front. I'm not really sure if a 140 will fit in front ....width wise. Maybe someone else knows?

Thats funny. I'd never heard of a full on rear 140 being used as a front tire. sounded interesting. I'm good with a 130! Thanks for clarifying

You like your stryke's though? I can't wait to try mine!

The Strykes (for me) are good in the rain and stick to the pavement in the dry. Mileage is double, from what I see others getting from different brands.

I got 8k miles on my zippy 1's and plan to replace them with another set of zippy's.

Randy,

Is there anything special that needs to be done to install the 140/70-12 on the rear? Im thinking no since I have not seen any postings saying modifications were needed for clearance, but just want to make sure before I head to the dealer to have it installed.

Thank

oh no. i just ordered these tires. why don't you like them?

I don't experiment much with different tires, but I can say that my Zippys have done a great job.

My original Pirelli's didn't last too long, but I got to wondering recently if it was because they wear faster or if it was just because I wasn't a good at maintaining them when I was a new rider.

Well, I recently lost the rear Zippy to a puncture while on the road and had to replace it with a Pirelli. I'll see how long this one lasts and then I'll have a better idea of weather the wear was due to the tire itself or my maintenance.