Silverstone extreme or simex extreme trekker

Post by **wideaz** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:09 pm

there is no way a new 33x10.5x15 messures 34.5 for the silverstones

they use to measure just over 30inches

im looking at gettin these tyres in the 16inch but i need them to measure 32.7 or they wont fit

are you sure you didnt buy the 35x11.5 cause they measure 34.5inches

Post by **mcwilly** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:40 am

They measure 34.5 approx and are definately a 33x10.5. If u need 32.7 they won't fit with out guard mods

Post by **wideaz** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:05 pm

that is a huge 33 prob as big if not bigger than a simex 33inch

Post by **ajsr** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:18 pm

I think he's saying the 35's measure 34.4 inches wideas , not the 33's
cheers andrew

Post by **mcwilly** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:46 am

They are heaps bigger then simex 33s. 34.5 is for a silverstone marked 33x10.5. They are also 11 wide

Post by **mcwilly** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:49 am

I'll get a pic if u need proof

Post by **ajsr** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:01 am

wow they must have changed the mould then. the 33's used to measure around 31.5".
are they a bias ply mcwilly?

Post by **hugezook** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:25 am

in my opinion the simex is a better tyre. BUT i cant justify the price difference between the two. i would go for the silverstones >.<

Post by **hugezook** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:27 am

i have used both the tyres and the simex are better but not by much not enough to pay the extra $$ i reckon

Post by **Highway-Star** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:51 am

hugezook wrote:in my opinion the simex is a better tyre. BUT i cant justify the price difference between the two. i would go for the silverstones >.<

why? what is your reasoning? Just saying something is better is pretty meaningless... I personally think the Silverstone is far better, particularly for a light Suzuki; and all because of its softer more grippy rubber compound and more flexible side wall (not that the Simex is "bad" to say)

So if the 33's are measuring 34.5 roughly now, what the hell are the 31's and 35's measuring?!?!

Post by **mrRocky** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:47 am

i just wish some one would stock the silverstones over here in w.a.

Post by **nicbeer** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:01 pm

mrRocky wrote:i just wish some one would stock the silverstones over here in w.a.

Ryano on OL?

who have u tried as a mate runs the mt5117 extremes on his 75

Post by **alien** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:00 pm

i got my simex's from ryano landed to my doorstep almost $20 a tyre cheaper than i could buy them locally (although the local place are just douchebags anyway).

Post by **mcwilly** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:32 pm

i personally cant fault the silverstones yet they have awesome grip. The compound and design has been slightly modified and the tread itself is bigger and grippier then centepedes. I haven't let them down to see how they bag out yet. Much more aggressive then the centepedes aswell. My mate runs 33 pedes and thinks the silverstones appear a better tyre. I highly recommend them to anyone that isn't worried bout on road comfort and noise however be careful of the sizes as they are much bigger then the stamped size. Even the actual size listed on the site is wrong. I'd say allow atleast an inch over the size on the tyre

Post by **GRPABT1** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:20 pm

Sounds like the silverstone sizing is all over the shop and is just luck of the draw I guess. It shows their lack of quality control when compared to the simex's. If they were more reliable in their sizes I'd buy them as a pure offroad tyre over the simex's on a zook. That said though I think I'll go swampers next anyway.

Post by **trialjimny** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:51 am

Where do you buy silverstone tyres in oz?
Just curious about their prices over there.
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