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Johny Bravo · 08-10-2008, 05:50 AM

Hi, there!

I was wondering if any of you, fellaz, has experience with coloured tires? I fell a lot for a copuple of silver ones for my Beloved, but here, in Bulgaria no one seem to import those!

So, please share some opinions and if they worth the price, where and how can i get a couple of them in Europe?

What do you think?
I`ll be very grateful!

**Doorag** · 08-10-2008, 07:05 AM

I've seen them on bikes, but I'm not sure about the quality. I'm pretty sure that none of the major manufacturers do them though.

**grommit** · 08-10-2008, 08:09 AM

As long as you can get them with the same spec as black ones then go for it.

Post some pictures if you do get some.

a_sick1 · 08-10-2008, 08:51 AM

Kumho makes car tires that smoke different colors when you burnout...
http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passen...lored-smoke.do

mglowe · 08-10-2008, 09:20 AM

Sharing my opinion and mine alone - ew yuck! Tires of any color other than black is not for me but... to each his own.

Good luck finding one to spec..

jsp · 08-10-2008, 09:46 AM

One thing is for sure... I would never buy that stuff for my car or bike.

bertmoog · 08-10-2008, 11:10 AM

I have also seen these paint pens or something where you can color in the letters and the tread pattern. Might look kind of neat in the right situation.

Johny Bravo · 08-11-2008, 06:22 AM

I see that some of you bother the suspicious quality but I`ve seen the Tomahawk Tire web site Cycle Tires - Our unique and proprietary colored 50/50 tires are a perfect compliment to make your bike stand out in a crowd. and there says they`re DOT, ISO, etc Approved... I would risk only for good lookin and for city use, sure not for track!
Well I`understood that no one can help me get a couple of those...

Searching continues...

mdr · 08-11-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny Bravo

I see that some of you bother the suspicious quality but I`ve seen the Tomahawk Tire web site Cycle Tires - Our unique and proprietary colored 50/50 tires are a perfect compliment to make your bike stand out in a crowd. and there says they`re DOT, ISO, etc Approved... I would risk only for good lookin and for city use, sure not for track!
Well I`understood that no one can help me get a couple of those...

Searching continues...

I looked at the link you provided and I think they look bad, but I guess I'm just a slave to MC cultural norms. If you want to be different - go for it - it's your bike.

Hotei

**Hellgate** · 08-11-2008, 07:30 AM

This is nothing personal, however you did ask for opinions. With full candor I can tell you they look like crap and are totally for pre-teen squids.

Anyone who considers themselves a serious rider wouldn't be caught dead with these on their bike.

As far as the quality of the tires I'm sure they suck. Just because a tire has DOT, ISO stamps on them doesn't mean they are are good tires. All it means is they have passed the bare minimum to be sold in a given country. An approval doesn't tell you how a tire handles, how comfortable it is, how it sheads rain or how well it grips. I'd take any Bridgestone, Michelin, Avon, Conti, or any of the big brands before I rode those.

Remember only about three square inches of tire contract keep the shiny side up.

Nothing personal, just an honest, forth-right answer, your life depends on your tires.

08-10-2008, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Johny Bravo Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Bike: 2005 FZ6S Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2 Member #2503	Color Tires - please share opinion! Hi, there! I was wondering if any of you, fellaz, has experience with coloured tires? I fell a lot for a copuple of silver ones for my Beloved, but here, in Bulgaria no one seem to import those! So, please share some opinions and if they worth the price, where and how can i get a couple of them in Europe? What do you think? I`ll be very grateful!

08-10-2008, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,023 Rep Power: 24 Member #1338	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! I've seen them on bikes, but I'm not sure about the quality. I'm pretty sure that none of the major manufacturers do them though. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

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grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,463 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! As long as you can get them with the same spec as black ones then go for it. Post some pictures if you do get some. __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

08-10-2008, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
a_sick1 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 219 Rep Power: 4 Member #3094	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! Kumho makes car tires that smoke different colors when you burnout... http://www.kumhousa.com/tires/passen...lored-smoke.do

08-10-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
mglowe Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ames, IA USA Bike: 2007 FZ6 [Blue] Posts: 272 Rep Power: 8 Member #150	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! Sharing my opinion and mine alone - ew yuck! Tires of any color other than black is not for me but... to each his own. Good luck finding one to spec..

08-10-2008, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
jsp Easyrider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portugal Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 3 Member #2698	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! One thing is for sure... I would never buy that stuff for my car or bike. __________________ *Nemo Nascitur Sapiens...*

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bertmoog Yes, I am. Join Date: May 2008 Location: atlanta, ga Bike: 2007 fz6 Unblue Posts: 111 Rep Power: 4 Member #2876	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! I have also seen these paint pens or something where you can color in the letters and the tread pattern. Might look kind of neat in the right situation.

08-11-2008, 06:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Johny Bravo Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Bike: 2005 FZ6S Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2 Member #2503	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! I see that some of you bother the suspicious quality but I`ve seen the Tomahawk Tire web site Cycle Tires - Our unique and proprietary colored 50/50 tires are a perfect compliment to make your bike stand out in a crowd. and there says they`re DOT, ISO, etc Approved... I would risk only for good lookin and for city use, sure not for track! Well I`understood that no one can help me get a couple of those... Searching continues...

08-11-2008, 07:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,945 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: Color Tires - please share opinion! This is nothing personal, however you did ask for opinions. With full candor I can tell you they look like crap and are totally for pre-teen squids. Anyone who considers themselves a serious rider wouldn't be caught dead with these on their bike. As far as the quality of the tires I'm sure they suck. Just because a tire has DOT, ISO stamps on them doesn't mean they are are good tires. All it means is they have passed the bare minimum to be sold in a given country. An approval doesn't tell you how a tire handles, how comfortable it is, how it sheads rain or how well it grips. I'd take any Bridgestone, Michelin, Avon, Conti, or any of the big brands before I rode those. Remember only about three square inches of tire contract keep the shiny side up. Nothing personal, just an honest, forth-right answer, your life depends on your tires. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

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