Best proddy tyre for SV650?

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Whats the best hoops to run for SV650 (including tyre size)?

[Sully60]

Whats the best hoops to run for SV650 (including tyre size)?

I know this applies to the carb'd version I can't say for the later model ones though.
The stock tyre size is 120/60-17 front with a 160/60-17 rear.
Most people end up using a 120/70 front as not all tyre manufacturers make a race compund 60 series tyre, putting a 70 on slows the steering ever so slightly (this can be compensated for by raising the forks through the triple clamps) The flipside of this is you get better feel/feedback from the front.
The rear rim is a little narrow for a 160 width tyre but it doesn't really matter if you're using proddy tyres.

I terms of what brand of tyre to use I'd go to my local tyre supplier and talk to them, they may get a good deal from the wholesaler and be able to pass this on. As long as its a reputible brand such as Continental, Metzeler, Dunlop Pirelli or Michelin and is a race compund you pretty much can't go wrong., Just try out different stuff and give yourself time to feel out what works for you and the bike.
There are no real bad tyres just different.

[Tim 39]

Metzeler rennsports seem to be popular

[Keystone19]

Go and try some. You will find the profile that works best for you. Apparently the Continental Proddy tyre in the 160/60 has been designed with the SV650 in mind so might be worth a look.

Other than that I can only tell you that I have mostly run slicks for F3. I did run the Michelin pilot race earlier this year but didn't like the profile much.

[TonyB]

I've got *(takes deep breath)* Pirelli Diabolo Super Corsa Pro's on my Monster. They work bloody well....not too good when they're covered in MUD, but otherwise they're great. There's no tread on the outer parts of the tyre, so you've essentially got a slick when leant over.

[Toast]

I did run the Michelin pilot race earlier this year but didn't like the profile much.

They have two different front profiles in the Michelins. I think that you had the standard, more rounded one, Jill.

The PR'C' is the race profile front tyre, and is much steeper than the soft/med-soft/medium Power Race fronts.

I've only used the standard front and found it alright. Might be using the PRC at Taupo in a month or so though.

[moT]

IFC Tyres for $60 each there fantastic

[hayd3n]

IFC Tyres for $60 each there fantastic
where from are they road legal????

[CHOPPA]

You might as well try them all so when you switch to pirelli supercorsas you will know how good they are ;)

[svr]

I asked John Jarvis (JJ58) whether Dunlops were woth the extra and he (kindly) responded:
"I've used Pirelli for the Nationals and Dunlop for the regionals (P is the spec tyre). The best combination I've come up with is the Dunlop 211 front and the UK built 209 soft rear. They work really well.

They're both very diffrent tires. The Dunlop's are super grippy and will cause the production chassis to flex and you'll get a bit of head shake..... They'll feel planted and will last a long time (you'll get a full national season out of that front).

The Prelli's have a soft carcase, so you'll feel a lot of flex and roll from the tyres. However, this means you won't notice the chassis flex, and it will hide any suspension isues that you have. Unfortunately they deteriorate after 1 heat cycle and are like 'grease' in about 50 laps.

I'm not going to tell you what to run, that's for you to decide. However the best combination I've found is what I've mentioned above."

I've only used Rennsports and Pirelli Slicks. I think the big issue for the club racer is rear tyre durability (more grip than you're used to/can use and then all of a sudden you've got not enough...) . All fronts work for a decent number of races on an SV, but D's extra durability means I've got some ordered for this summer. Pity you're not allowed 190 N-techs anymore...

[johnsv650]

dunlops make a 160 same compound as the 180 and 195, no on dunlop plamphet but they get them once a year from england......

[JJ58]

dunlops make a 160 same compound as the 180 and 195, no on dunlop plamphet but they get them once a year from england......

Compound or carcase technology??

The 209's are the same compound as the 211's, but not the same technology.

Let me know, as none of the Dunlop rep's here are aware of the 211 being availible in a 160 yet..... Rumour has it that it may be avalible next year.

....The 211's are very very good tires...... Very good.

PS: Did I mention that they're good tires?

[steveyb]

Take note of what JJ says.
There is more to tyres than just the compound or tread pattern.
All of the major manufacturers are now developing (or have developed) new evolutions of carcass technology that makes the tyres all behave very differently to what they did even 2-3 years ago.
Continental is a case (har har pardon the pun) in point.
The new Dunslops N-Tec is also a case in point where the stiff sidewalls and new case constructions allow lower air pressures and hence more tyre shape change during service to provide ever increasing contact patches and more use of the tyre as an integral part of the suspension.
This in turn means that the bike chassis and suspension will transmit more movement and flex etc.

Oh fun fun fun......

Steve