need some quick input on tires

[Mojoe]

I found some tires for my stock Kat on ebay that seem to be a decent price. Have any of you had any experience with these? $160 a set delivered. He has 10 sets and will combine shipping if I take more.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4540110229&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

The Michelin Macadam 100X rear tire is an outstanding sport-touring tire that will provide excellent traction in both dry and wet conditions. Good wear and handling characteristics make this a wonderful pair for any bike. This tire has been superceded by the current Michelin Pilot Road. The front tire is a Michelin A89X and is a tire that was superceded by the Macadam.

These tires are NEW, and in perfect condition. They have been stored out of sunlight in a cool and dry warehouse.

The sizes for this auction are 120/80ZR16 front and 150/80ZR16 rear. You are bidding on a PAIR of tires.

[woobie]

Any idea on how old these tires are? Years ago I was told by a family friend who worked in the rubber/tire industry that tires start to breakdown after 5 years.

$160 a set is cheap for a set of tires, that's for sure.

[trinc]

my kat came stock with the 90 version - terrible tire for grip - but long lasting ( i can't confirm as i yanked them at 5k miles ) the front tire cupped also.

the 100 series was the next gen tire - replacing the 90. if you tour instead of corner they may be an option

tim

[SweetLou]

Mojoe, those macadams are worthless. I know some Kat 600's came with those, and I have seen better grip on a roller skate.

Don't do it man, save yourself some hassle.

[Mojoe]

Thanks lou....I won't bother then.

[SweetLou]

Don't you remember, the nickname for the macadams or Crapadams

[KatDan]

the front will cup in about 2000 miles also.

[Mojoe]

Don't you remember, the nickname for the macadams or Crapadams

nope....have always run metzellers and occaissionally battlax....so I never paid much attention to tire talk.
Anyway, thanks for the input guys. Glad I didn't waste my $.

[DooD]

My front cupped as well....and my rear blew out at 12000 KM's with about half the tread left on it.

Now I'm 1000 Km's into a set of Avon's ST45/46 combo, and I couldn't be happier. The wet weather control is WAY better, and they don't have that tendency follow cracks in the road which are parallel to your direction of travel. I also now have scrapes on knees, plastics, and exhaust...as well as a couple of feelers which are shrinking very quickly.

[The CyberPoet]

nope....have always run metzellers and occaissionally battlax....so I never paid much attention to tire talk.
Anyway, thanks for the input guys. Glad I didn't waste my $.

Stick to what you know... The Macadam 100x is crap (although not quite as crappy as the 90x by a narrow margin).

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet