Great price on Continental Motion tires

[FJmonkey]

I am not affiliated, just a customer for the last 3 years. my last set of Motions cost me $190 to my door. I go shopping for a fresh set for the rally and find the price has dropped even more. A set is now $154.88 (shipping is included in this price)! The tires are not old, every tire delivered is less than 2 years, most less than 1 year. It is a good tire for a great price. I don't know how long this price will last so if interested, get a jump on it.

smith family powersports @ Amazon

Edit: My invoice has the price billed at $152.99...

[andyoutandabout]

Gosh monkey that's a steal. The Michelin ps4s run over twice that for set. They are a great tire though.
Oh what to do?

[FeralRdr]

I am not affiliated, just a customer for the last 3 years. my last set of Motions cost me $190 to my door. I go shopping for a fresh set for the rally and find the price has dropped even more. A set is now $154.88 (shipping is included in this price)! The tires are not old, every tire delivered is less than 2 years, most less than 1 year. It is a good tire for a great price. I don't know how long this price will last so if interested, get a jump on it.

smith family powersports @ Amazon

Edit: My invoice has the price billed at $152.99...

Hey Monkey, what sort of mileage do you normally get out of a set of these? 

[FJmonkey]

Hey Monkey, what sort of mileage do you normally get out of a set of these? 

I checked my notes, I am getting about 3.5K on the rear and about 6K on the front. My riding is not very blended, I take more off the sides than I do the middle. Plenty of good commuting miles left on the tires when I replace them.

[craigo]

Man that is a great deal. I use the Motions and think they work great for my type of riding. Never slip no matter how hard I push them. I see around 4000 miles on the rear as the sides wear out first. As I don't use the FJ to commute, the centers always have tread to spare.

I noticed that the rear is a 190. Mark, does this fit your bike?

CraigO

[FJscott]

Man that is a great deal. I use the Motions and think they work great for my type of riding. Never slip no matter how hard I push them. I see around 4000 miles on the rear as the sides wear out first. As I don't use the FJ to commute, the centers always have tread to spare.

I noticed that the rear is a 190. Mark, does this fit your bike?

CraigO

This is a great deal. I bought 2 sets yesterday. one set is going on my N1K and the other set on the FJ just before the 2015 Rally tour. CraigO, I was wondering as well if the 190 would fit on the FJ. my FJ has the FZ1 swinger and rim...room to spare. not sure about a stock swinger.

Scott

[FJmonkey]

I noticed that the rear is a 190. Mark, does this fit your bike?

CraigO

They also have the same deal with a 180 that I use, I fear that the 190 will interfere with the chain.

[FeralRdr]

Hey Monkey, what sort of mileage do you normally get out of a set of these? 

I checked my notes, I am getting about 3.5K on the rear and about 6K on the front. My riding is not very blended, I take more off the sides than I do the middle. Plenty of good commuting miles left on the tires when I replace them.

Thanks for the heads up Monkey. 

[craigo]

Man that is a great deal. I use the Motions and think they work great for my type of riding. Never slip no matter how hard I push them. I see around 4000 miles on the rear as the sides wear out first. As I don't use the FJ to commute, the centers always have tread to spare.

I noticed that the rear is a 190. Mark, does this fit your bike?

CraigO

This is a great deal. I bought 2 sets yesterday. one set is going on my N1K and the other set on the FJ just before the 2015 Rally tour. CraigO, I was wondering as well if the 190 would fit on the FJ. my FJ has the FZ1 swinger and rim...room to spare. not sure about a stock swinger.

Scott

I found that with my OEM 3" front, the 180 caused some handling issues. The bike felt twitchy no matter what ride height I adjust my shock (Penske). I went back to the 170 and that problem is gone. I recommend that if you go with the larger rear, you really need the 3.5" front rim.

CraigO

[FJmonkey]

I found that with my OEM 3" front, the 180 caused some handling issues. The bike felt twitchy no matter what ride height I adjust my shock (Penske). I went back to the 170 and that problem is gone. I recommend that if you go with the larger rear, you really need the 3.5" front rim.

CraigO

Good thing I have the 3.5" already covered.

[FJscott]

Man that is a great deal. I use the Motions and think they work great for my type of riding. Never slip no matter how hard I push them. I see around 4000 miles on the rear as the sides wear out first. As I don't use the FJ to commute, the centers always have tread to spare.

I noticed that the rear is a 190. Mark, does this fit your bike?

CraigO

This is a great deal. I bought 2 sets yesterday. one set is going on my N1K and the other set on the FJ just before the 2015 Rally tour. CraigO, I was wondering as well if the 190 would fit on the FJ. my FJ has the FZ1 swinger and rim...room to spare. not sure about a stock swinger.

Scott

I found that with my OEM 3" front, the 180 caused some handling issues. The bike felt twitchy no matter what ride height I adjust my shock (Penske). I went back to the 170 and that problem is gone. I recommend that if you go with the larger rear, you really need the 3.5" front rim.

CraigO

I do have a 3.5" front rim however, that's good to know.
Scott

[Capn Ron]

I found that with my OEM 3" front, the 180 caused some handling issues. The bike felt twitchy no matter what ride height I adjust my shock (Penske). I went back to the 170 and that problem is gone. I recommend that if you go with the larger rear, you really need the 3.5" front rim.

CraigO

Hey Craig/Mark,

Just getting to understand the 17" wheel and tire sizes.  Are you running a 17x5.5" rear wheel?

And I'm gathering the following?

190/50ZR-17  Mark says may interfere with the chain so...Mark runs a:

180/55ZR-17  ??  And you are saying that it was a bit wonky with a narrow front rim so you are running a:

170/60ZR17   

Did I get all that right?

I'm also seeing that a tire calculator puts the 190/50 at -.97" smaller in diameter than stock, the 180/55 at -.65" and the 170/60 at -.42"...is getting closer to stock tire diameter what you attribute the difference in handling?

Thanks!!

[FJmonkey]

Hey Craig/Mark,

Just getting to understand the 17" wheel and tire sizes.  Are you running a 17x5.5" rear wheel?

And I'm gathering the following?

190/50ZR-17  Mark says may interfere with the chain so...Mark runs a:

180/55ZR-17  ??  Correct, and a 120/70-17 on a 3.5" wide wheel. With no WONKY..., I have not tried the Motion in a 190 just for the record.

And you are saying that it was a bit wonky with a narrow front rim so you are running a:

170/60ZR17   

Did I get all that right?

I'm also seeing that a tire calculator puts the 190/50 at -.97" smaller in diameter than stock, the 180/55 at -.65" and the 170/60 at -.42"...is getting closer to stock tire diameter what you attribute the difference in handling?

Thanks!!

[Capn Ron]

so...Mark runs a:

180/55ZR-17  ??  Correct, and a 120/70-17 on a 3.5" wide wheel. With no WONKY..., I have not tried the Motion in a 190 just for the record.

Sans wonky   

I'll have to take a close look at your swingarm setup and clearance.  Maybe Sat/Sun ride?  It's gonna be almost 80!!!   

[FJmonkey]

I'll have to take a close look at your swingarm setup and clearance.  Maybe Sat/Sun ride?  It's gonna be almost 80!!!   

Not this weekend, I hope to meet up up with Pat if he is free on Sat, then off to the Abilities Expo in LA for the day. I need some polish training and then getting current with my industry. Make no mistake, I really want to ride....