Guest Desmo1264 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I have been searching endlessly for some alternative brand, style and tread patterns that will fit the Yamaha V-Star 1300, 2007. I am frustrated and irritated that the only ones I can find are the same ones that came on it. It seems the 16" rims are the rub here, but I do not want to have to buy new rims! It has to be some collusion between Bridgestone and Yamaha. It is starting to really anger me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov_AL Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I was using Dunlops on my XVS650, till last week when I needed a new front tyre and couldn't get another of the same. I've now got a Bridgestone, but I know a few 'star riders that run on Avons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spraguepsycho1 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have been searching endlessly for some alternative brand, style and tread patterns that will fit the Yamaha V-Star 1300, 2007. I am frustrated and irritated that the only ones I can find are the same ones that came on it. It seems the 16" rims are the rub here, but I do not want to have to buy new rims! It has to be some collusion between Bridgestone and Yamaha. It is starting to really anger me. I ran into similar problems trying to find a 15"rear/16" front tire combination to fit my '86 Fazer a couple weeks ago. Seems in the US if you don't run sportbike 17" wheels front and rear, tire choices (especially if you want radial tires) are nearly non existant. I ended up going with a set of Dunlop Elite3's (E3), which are still a bias tire construction, but use a tread design similar to a sport bike radial tire tread. So far they seem to be pretty good, traction has been ok wet, dry (even hit some black ice without totally losing control riding 2 up with the wife last Sun). The tires handle very good compared to the last set of bias tires I had on my Katana (Bridgestone Battle Axe BT-052's). Not sure what sizes you need for the V-Star, so I don't know if they make the E3's in your sizes or not. I had to go one size wider in the rear, and 2 sizes wider in the front just to get a matched set. Stock tires for the Fazer were a 140/90/15 rear and 110/90/16 front, which were also V speed rated from the factory. I couldn't find anything to fit that had the V speed rating anymore. edit: I did find this on Dunlops site for the V-Star 1300 http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/fitmentguide.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted November 18, 2008 Moderator Share Posted November 18, 2008 I ran Dunlop Touring Elites on my 750 Maxim.......16" rear & 19" front.....VERY well planted feel with 'em .....& they were reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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