Tyres? What do you use? [Archive]

The_Dover

28th October 2005, 13:55

Lou Girardin

28th October 2005, 13:56

If you're rich, try Michelin Power Race, Dunlop D208RR is getting a good rep too.

bugjuice

28th October 2005, 13:59

The Avon Vipers (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14084) on my bike are proving to be quite sticky so far. PM LooseBruce about them, he had a set on his K4 gixer. He's been thru a lot of tyres I think, so he'd have a clue about what feels good on a gix, but there's a few good ones around at the moment..

jrandom

28th October 2005, 14:00

pirelli sport rears do seem to move around a lot. I think it just takes getting used to, doesnt necessarily mean that their about to let go on you. I ended up quite liking the feel of it the last time I used them.

why did you swap the 014s out? I dont know of anyone whose had any compliants about them or their predecessor models.

Magua

28th October 2005, 14:01

Pirelli Mt75s. I had Something Battleaxe tyres on the fzr previously, they seemed to stick quite nicely.

SixPackBack

28th October 2005, 14:02

Zed

28th October 2005, 14:05

I've just replaced my BT-014's with a set of Pirelli Diablos. I don't have as much confidence in them and even my pillions have said they slide like a greased dwarf. What to get next once I fuck these up?

What are your experiences with rubber? (On the bike please!!)Nothing wrong with Diablo's, must be something else causing the back to slide out young fella! :msn-wink:

I'm currently on my 2nd set of Diablo Stradas but they're sports-tourers, had straight Diablos before that and they were a great tyre, but didn't last too long...:whistle:

vifferman

28th October 2005, 14:11

It's kind of like asking "how long is a piece of string?", as it all depends on what bike we ride, what kind of riding we do, and that sort of thing.

Of course, we all ride like Rossi, need race rubber, and need new tyres every other week. Or at least that seems to be the image some portray.

Me? I ride like a twat. My last four bikes have been sports-tourers, most of my riding has been commuting with the odd bit of touring thrown in, and occasional two-up riding. So, I've by and large been happy with running an ST tyre on the back and sports tyre on the front the last three tyre changes. Currently, I'm running Azaro AV49SP/AV46ST, which is the same setup I had on the VTR, and which replaced BT020s (badly worn Pirellis on the VTR).
I've also tried a BT012f/BT020r combo, which was OK, AV35/36 which sucked, and Stinkos which were OK for commuting but had terrible feel and didn't inspire confidence.

The worst tyres I've ever had were a Dunlop Sportmax (dunno what the model was) and an oversized IRC, both on my VF500.

James Deuce

28th October 2005, 14:11

I've got Dunlop D208s on the R6 and they've never ever even let me know that they're there. I'm gentle on tyres but after 3400kms the rear is looking like it's on the way out. Not in the middle either you cheeky buggers. I've got some MIchelin Pilot Sport's to try for my next set, thanks to bugjuice and his superb sense of honour and honesty.

I've got BT39s on the CB400 and they're great, except when you rock up on the edge of the rear tyre. Gets all squirmy. Huge strip of unused tyre on the front BT39. Got some Pirelli sport Demons to go on for my next set and I'm hoping the profile's will work together a bit better.

SixPackBack

28th October 2005, 14:12

Maybe the Diablo tyres are pressure sensitive, it is something i have only recently become aware of......a few pounds makes a big difference with the pilots.

Cibby

28th October 2005, 14:15

pirellos are awesome but cause i'm a hard core rider they dont last long enought

i say.. fark tyres.

lets all go to teh pub and get tanked.

**R1**

28th October 2005, 14:20

I use Pilot Powers and love them, a 180 section rear changes the handling slightly, for the better in my opinion, however a lot of riders are divided on the 180vs190 rear on a bike like yours. The powers have done a track day and stood up well, i also commute 60ks a day and get 7000ks from a rear. I agree with the pirelli's they are not that hot in the wet either.I have to agree with you about the powers, they rock!! I did find at track day I had to let 2-3lbs out of the rear after 36-7 laps as they start to move around a lot

I use the 190 rear, I found on the R1 it turned in way too quick with the 180

pirelli's SUCK! IMO, no carcus and give you way to much feel, and I only got 1200k's out of a rear in summer.

Mr Skid

28th October 2005, 14:20

pirellos are awesome but cause i'm a hard core rider they dont last long enought

i say.. fark tyres.

lets all go to teh pub and get tanked.
Galbraiths, 6pm.

I'll be kicking The Dover's arse and feeding him a pint after.

 go on.

gamgee

28th October 2005, 15:33

metzlers, and damn they are awesome, taking corners far easier at higher speed than i was on the arrowmaxes although that could be because the arrowmaxes were bald :whistle:

scooterboynz

28th October 2005, 15:38

of all the tyres i have tried (and i have spent a fair whack of my pay on tyres over the years) i find the michelin pilot range the most confident inspiring of all ,,, maybe its just a stupid mental thing?

emaN

28th October 2005, 16:08

Currently trying Diablos...mainly 'cos the fast boys rate them 'round the Isle of Man. I figure if they're good enough for them, at those speeds, on those roads... Having said that, in the wet I prefer the Mich Pilot Roads I had on before these...saved me BIG time once!

jimbo600

28th October 2005, 16:25

Well I use Metzeler tyres for everything. SportecM1's for the road but recently have fitted Racetecs and they really are fantastic. I would recommend everybody try them at least once. Amazing tyres.

Zapf

28th October 2005, 17:12

Same as u Dova... just finished my BT014's.. am going to try some Sportec M1's front and rear... had M1 Fronts before and they were good on the SV.

Want something that doesn't wear out that quick... so will seee.

Sensei

28th October 2005, 17:15

M1 front Supercorsa Rear

DEATH_INC.

28th October 2005, 17:25

I'm surrently running a Dunlop D218 front and a D220 rear (200),Farking awesome,have never even moved on me. Even on the track they work well.
Love the 218 rear too,but only 950k's was a little un-called for(see my writeup).
I hate Diablo's.The single worst tyres I've ever used.

BLACKYOSHI1000

28th October 2005, 17:53

DOVER YA KNOW I RODE ON PILOT POWERS THEY ARE A GREAT FUKIN TYRE BUT I FOUND THE FRONT WAS A LITTLE SLOW TURNING IN SO NOW IM ON DUNLOP`S 208 RR`S FRONT AND REAR
THE RIDER AND BIKE FUKING LUV THEN BUT THEY WONT LAST AS LONG AS THE PILOT`S 4000 K`S FOR MICH :niceone: 2500 K`S FOR THE DUNLOP REAR :doh:
SO I MAY GO PILOT POWER REAR AND A DUNLOP 208 RR FRONT :niceone: SO THE BLACK BITCH STILL TURN`S IN NICE :not:

Speedy

28th October 2005, 18:07

i know i only have a small bike but i find pirrelis shite!! i like pilotpowers and bridgestones bt 45 , bt010 , the pirrelis farking slid all over the place but the others just hold all the way through the corners dnt last newhere as long but who cares! hurray 4 having no muney :not: :headbang:

XTC

28th October 2005, 21:05

I use and recommend continental's TKC80 front and Kenda K270 rear! :2thumbsup

miSTa

28th October 2005, 21:25

I like my Z6's, they do everything I want and more. Had M1's before that great tyre but didn't give me enough kms. For me I reckon the Z6 front is better than the M1 front.

justsomeguy

28th October 2005, 21:40

Looking for advice:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=19278

anyone care to offer their opinion?

Teflon

28th October 2005, 21:44

I've just replaced my BT-014's with a set of Pirelli Diablos. I don't have as much confidence in them and even my pillions have said they slide like a greased dwarf. What to get next once I fuck these up?

What are your experiences with rubber? (On the bike please!!)

I use Shinkos. For budget tyres they are good. Plus they slow me down, which is good thing.

Super Corsers are my pick, but they don't last.

Fucking hate Avons.

Had a Pilot on not long ago, gave me the shits when they were cold.

Tempted to fit a set of corsers next, just for a laugh.

Waylander

28th October 2005, 21:47

Metzler ME880 for me. Doin good too. Long lasting, excelent grip even in the rain.

Just one problem though... For some fuck off reason no one in NZ can get them in a 100/90-19 wich is the size of my front tyre. Means I'm gonna actually have to go tyre shopping again when I need new ones.

SixPackBack

28th October 2005, 21:49

Looking for advice:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=19278

anyone care to offer their opinion?

The person who started the thread has a 1000...he needs big boys tyres JSG lmao:niceone: [go for the dunlops on the 250]

Two Smoker

28th October 2005, 22:01

I use Metzler Racetechs on my 600... probably going to go back to supercorsa's though...

For you, i would use Pilot Powers....

Toast

28th October 2005, 22:03

Metz Racetecs: Stickier than you'll ever need (maybe new Pilot Race better? not sure)

Pilot Powers: Stunning all-round tyre, great grip, even better control, good wear.

Anything will do in the dry really though...just check out those old racers on plastic tyres.

Two Smoker

28th October 2005, 22:03

justsomeguy

28th October 2005, 22:08

:nya: :motu:
The person who started the thread has a 1000...he needs big boys tyres JSG lmao:niceone: [go for the dunlops on the 250]

Thanks for the info SPB - Death_Inc :not: and the worlds fastest pizza boy :not: say the same - so they are my first choice

The cauliflower who started this thread works in a shop with 30 years experience in the subject - :whistle:

Oi Dover - you pant wetter :devil2: tell the :stoogie: I said :motu:

:dodge:

marty

28th October 2005, 22:13

BT010 on the back of the busa - fab sticky but shows significant signs of feathering on the edges after 100km ride... i think i'll be lucky to get 1000k's out of it...

marty

28th October 2005, 22:15

Nothing wrong with Diablo's, must be something else causing the back to slide out young fella! :msn-wink:

I'm currently on my 2nd set of Diablo Stradas but they're sports-tourers, had straight Diablos before that and they were a great tyre, but didn't last too long...:whistle:

how much are you getting out of the strada? the busa is EATING the BT010 (funnily enuf) and i think it'll be gone by lunchtime tomorrow...

Toast

28th October 2005, 22:56

BT45's are the worst tyre i have ever ridden on, and any pirelli tyres (even the MT75) are better than that tyre...

I quite like BT45's...not enough grip to be a superhero...but good control, slides nice. Cheap too, and good in the wet. My fave tyre for a 250 road bike.

Speedy

28th October 2005, 23:08

BT45's are the worst tyre i have ever ridden on, and any pirelli tyres (even the MT75) are better than that tyre...

:whocares: good 4 you dude everybody has then own prefrances* mines just bridgstone cause they work 4 me on the trak and on the road / in the wet/hail/wind/heat/ i just found most others are wrong 4 my bike maby diff with your bikes , i ride everysingle day only missed out on 2days of not rideing in 2years(acident) and i feel so much more confident on those bridges :headbang:

Zed

28th October 2005, 23:13

how much are you getting out of the strada? the busa is EATING the BT010 (funnily enuf) and i think it'll be gone by lunchtime tomorrow...Only got 4.5k outta the last one and also did a track day on it, but ran the pressure too low methinks and coulda got more...had a straight Diablo before that and got 7.5k out of it.

Mooch

28th October 2005, 23:30

I've tried the GSXR1000 with the bt014's , Didn't think they were bad , Think you'd like the 208's (Just about to be replaced with the "Sport Max Qualifier) They have a nice stable feel to them edge to edge , I find that with the Diablo's my current bike drops into corners far quicker and the bike feels less stable when lent over, not so good for round-abouts. The Diablo's do have the grip so you can trust them. Good luck with the next set.