2TK rear tyre

[roland jones]

Can any of the 2TK owners on the forum advise which rear tyre they use, given the limited options available? The standard size is 140/60 18, one "size" up on the 1WG (130). The only option appears to be the Bridgestone BT92 which I've been advised is a bit of a commuter/touring tyre. If the answer is go to a 150, do I get enough clearance on the swing arm or any odd handling problems? I'd be grateful for any comments/advice.

I want to keep the bike standard so have no interest in swapping the rear wheel for a 17".


Thanks

[rockTJ]

Mytyres is showing as this being available, the BT50

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... =110&m_s=1

Had one on a FZR600 3HE, found it to be quite good!

Chris

[Evilchicken0]

I'd go up to the 150 profile, I had one on both the 3EN2 bike's though I didn't have a 140 for comparison.

[Morespeedvicar]

Hi, I'd go to the 150, I had 150 highsport on my 3en1, I have a 150 bt092 on my nc30 and its got more grip than i'll ever use, but I only do raod riding.
Cheers
Ian

[Kayla850]

I'm pretty sure you can still get 090s in 150-18" as well, they're good tyres although not as much use in winter as they'd be in summer!

[willandrip]

If you decide on the BT 090 150/60 18; keep your purchase in house and get this one.
viewtopic.php?f=78&t=45200

I use that tyre on a 3EN2 and recommend them.
With mine; one 2TK has an older BT45 fitted and the other has a different s/a so no direct comparison but the 160 Super Corsa fitted on that only slows the flickability marginally. I doubt you would notice between a 140 and a 150.

The BT 092 is a duel compound tyre with a more durable centre strip designed for general use and is also a very good tyre.

Either will be more than capable on a 2TK.

[roland jones]

Thanks all for your advice. Think the 150 option looks the best. Will report back when bike is on the road