View Full Version : *Sigh* puncture. What tyre to get?
speeding_ant
28th October 2013, 12:31
All excited to head out for a ride today. Look at the rear tyre - there's a bloody great bolt stuck in there. Not sure if it can be repaired, by the looks it's quite a big one.
What tyre would be a good replacement for a Metzeler M3? I'd prefer something a little more hard wearing in the centre, but have a very sticky compound on the outside. Wet weather performance isn't a huge priority.
MSTRS
28th October 2013, 12:37
Wet weather performance isn't a huge priority.
Funny how it becomes so when it is wet...
Hornet? Get PR2s or 3s. Or Conti Race Attacks.
AllanB
28th October 2013, 12:42
Hornet 900?
Recently spooned a pair of the new Bridgestone T30's on the bike (previously had Conti Road Attack 2).
Highly recommend the T30 - M3 is a 'old' tech tyre now - I'd say the new Sport Touring tyres such as the T30 stick better and last longer.
Pilot Road 2 is also excellent on the Horny.
And shop around - got my T30's for $399 .........
speeding_ant
28th October 2013, 12:58
Funny how it becomes so when it is wet...
Hornet? Get PR2s or 3s. Or Conti Race Attacks.
Point taken, wet weather performance is required ;-)
It's a Hornet 250, however it still has a 180 section rear, so a tyre that flexes relatively well would be ideal (less weight and all). I could give the Pilot Road 2 a go...
hayd3n
28th October 2013, 13:00
Point taken, wet weather performance is required ;-)
It's a Hornet 250, however it still has a 180 section rear, so a tyre that flexes relatively well would be ideal (less weight and all). I could give the Pilot Road 2 a go...
i had a conti motion fitted on my 600 it was good and at $200 fitted it was a bargin i got 7000kms out of it on our shitty otago roads
SMOKEU
28th October 2013, 13:05
It's a Hornet 250, however it still has a 180 section rear
Fuck that's a huge tyre for a 250. I never thought they came out with anything bigger than a 140! A Pilot Road 2 will have plenty of grip and last a very long time.
speeding_ant
28th October 2013, 13:18
Fuck that's a huge tyre for a 250. I never thought they came out with anything bigger than a 140! A Pilot Road 2 will have plenty of grip and last a very long time.
Yeah, 180/55ZR 17". Have an M3 in the front, will a PR2 make me want to upgrade the front as well? That would be a problem :lol:
hayd3n
28th October 2013, 15:51
Yeah, 180/55ZR 17". Have an M3 in the front, will a PR2 make me want to upgrade the front as well? That would be a problem :lol:
is your hornet a 16 front or 17??
mossy1200
28th October 2013, 18:27
All excited to head out for a ride today. Look at the rear tyre - there's a bloody great bolt stuck in there. Not sure if it can be repaired, by the looks it's quite a big one.
What tyre would be a good replacement for a Metzeler M3? I'd prefer something a little more hard wearing in the centre, but have a very sticky compound on the outside. Wet weather performance isn't a huge priority.
Define big bolt.
Gremlin
28th October 2013, 19:05
I think I'd suggest a PR3 over a PR2. With a small bike, the debate would be whether or not such a little light bike could warm the tyre enough to get into operating temperature zone. The PR3 has softer compounds, more flexible carcass etc.
speeding_ant
28th October 2013, 21:48
is your hornet a 16 front or 17??
16"
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speeding_ant
28th October 2013, 21:51
Define big bolt.
3cm long, 8mm head.
On a good note, Garth at independent motorcycles fixed it for me today. Very happy with that, managed to fix it with an internal patch. I'll check the pressures and patch over the next week or so, hopefully it will hold up!
mossy1200
29th October 2013, 06:01
3cm long, 8mm head.
On a good note, Garth at independent motorcycles fixed it for me today. Very happy with that, managed to fix it with an internal patch. I'll check the pressures and patch over the next week or so, hopefully it will hold up!
Was going to say normally they drill hole out quite large before patching it
Kickaha
29th October 2013, 07:06
Was going to say normally they drill hole out quite large before patching it
If they do then they're doing it wrong
mulletman
29th October 2013, 09:23
I think I'd suggest a PR3 over a PR2. With a small bike, the debate would be whether or not such a little light bike could warm the tyre enough to get into operating temperature zone. The PR3 has softer compounds, more flexible carcass etc.
Bloody good point :niceone:
Danzano
8th November 2013, 10:22
Point taken, wet weather performance is required ;-)
It's a Hornet 250, however it still has a 180 section rear, so a tyre that flexes relatively well would be ideal (less weight and all). I could give the Pilot Road 2 a go...
My vote would be pirelli angel gt's they are now my tire of choice and are outlasting everything else I have used on my er6
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