why are motorcycle tires more expensive than their automotive counterpart?

[superjohn]

I'd say it's mostly the volume of production, lots more car tires made.

+1. Low volume, high tech, dual compound sneakers tend to be pretty pricey.

[erkishhorde]

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=CGC_1430000_cmbo_pkg_G

cyclegear set of diabolo ss, good deal for $190?

I think buying tires at cyclegear is good if only for their nail policy. But I myself always get my tires of a little independent shop by my parent's place and every time they tell me that I should get my rotors checked. 

[the_Journeyman]

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=CGC_1430000_cmbo_pkg_G

cyclegear set of diabolo ss, good deal for $190?

Good deal IMO, if you don't mount tires yourself, make sure the charge for a shop to do tires you didn't buy there doesn't exceed the savings of buying online ~

I have a 160 rear on my M750 (OEM) and a 170 rear on my SS (also OEM).  Too bad neither are available with this package ~

JM

[jerryz]

Decent motorcycle tyres are 25% more expensive in Thailand and Singapore than USA or EU.

They are made in smaller quantities than car tyres and to much higher technical specifications. thats why they cost more.