DIABLO STRADA TYRES

**Lou Girardin** · 8th July 2005, 11:28

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I don't nana around too much when riding. I'm pretty diligent about ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressures and all that sort of stuff.

Isn't it great how long things last when you look after them.

**vifferman** · 8th July 2005, 11:37

Originally Posted by pritch008

I would love Diablo Stradas but I wouldn't want Z6s for a wart on my arse. (Please note correct spelling :-)
I know people who swear by Z6s and others, equally knowledable, who wouldn't use them if they were free.

Can you tell me why?
I'm keeping my options open for when I come to replace the BT-020s on the VFR, and many VFR owners overseas swear by the Z6.
The Bridgestones are very good, but I'm not super keen on the 020 on the front.

**Hitcher** · 8th July 2005, 12:48

Z6s rock. If it wasn't for the unavailability of a 120/70 R18 I'd be running them on the ST right now!

Anybody who condemns them out of hand, especially when they've never ridden on a set, probably doesn't know their arse from their elbow...

**Sparky Bills** · 8th July 2005, 13:19

Was pissing down this morning on my way to work, The Strada held its own very well.
Am very happy with it.
Very little movement and the bike felt stable.
So far so good.

**Marknz** · 10th July 2005, 18:37

After 8600k on the "off the showroom floor" Macadams and with the front scalloped and the rear squaring, and with the Kiwi Rider ride day at Manfield next Saturday, I decided that I'd look at new boots for the Storm yesterday morning.

Popped out to TSS and had a good chat with Stu and Richard and co. and decided to run with these new Pirelli Diablo Strada's. In very little time I was out on the road balanced and fitted for a very good price. Thanks Guys!

Time to scrub them in. Nice quiet jaunt up to Kaitoke to get some heat in them and then just let the bike do it's thing up the 'takas. First impressions were very good.

Today I pushed them a little harder on the hill and they felt very secure and the bike seemed to track a whole lot better both up and down the hill, very confidence inspiring. If you're like me and do more distance riding than race tracking, I think this could be the tyre for you.

I'll drop an update in after the track session next Saturday.

Cheers

**pritch** · 11th July 2005, 20:15

That recommended price of $508 is eye watering. I don't know who would be willing to pay that, but I spoke to a couple of dealers and the price came down to be competitive quite quick.

When the BT 020s wear out I will be back to agonising again.