New tyres, options?

[tigertim20]

Hey.

Need a new rear desperately. Had a look on Tardme at whats out there.
Found a few, but frankly, tyres are just something I destroy, I usually rely on others for info about what ones are going to be right for me.
These days I mostly use the bike for spirited rides. Hardly any commuting at all, and the odd trackday.
Im hoping you guys can tell me which of these might be best for my needs on an R1?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-426217788.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=426148313
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=426598858
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=427378829

You reckon any of these would be good for what I want?

Before anyone starts on the "get a front and rear that match" - I have plenty of tread on the front at the momment, but the rear is as bald as my ex's pussy. Finances allow ONLY the rear at the momment, but I will replace the front with a new tyre to match whatever I put on the rear in a month or so.

Any help appreciated.

[Hitcher]

A sports touring tyre will be more than adequate for the purposes you describe. They run warmer in wet and cold than do "sports" tyres, as well as wearing longer.

Few riders will ever need a sexed up tyre, irrespective of the type of bike or whether or not they think they ride in a "spirited" manner. But they won't believe that, nor will they want to experience the perceived shame of their mates pouring ill informed scorn at their tyre choices. On that basis they'll continue to buy sports tyres. God forbid common sense to prevail.

[DEATH_INC.]

Na, spirited riding/track calls for a 190/55. Go for the supercorsa.

[tigertim20]

A sports touring tyre will be more than adequate for the purposes you describe. They run warmer in wet and cold than do "sports" tyres, as well as wearing longer.

Few riders will ever need a sexed up tyre, irrespective of the type of bike or whether or not they think they ride in a "spirited" manner. But they won't believe that, nor will they want to experience the perceived shame of their mates pouring ill informed scorn at their tyre choices. On that basis they'll continue to buy sports tyres. God forbid common sense to prevail.

my desire for a sportier tyre is due to a 2ct simply not cutting the mustard when pushing. I cant afford track tyres AND road tyres, and nowadays, I barely commute, so I want something that will provide loads of grip - I want something that is road legal for the odd road jaunt, but longevity is not a major factor for me

[DrunkenMistake]

TT's description of 'spirited' ride is commonly refereed to by the police as 'Rider travelling at excessive speed, use caution.'

[RideLife]

Hopefully it's obvious that that's me selling the 190/55 Supercorsa.

I have two to sell, and buying through KB would get you the free freight option, if you decided that was the tyre of choice.

Cheers.
Racey.

[DEATH_INC.]

my desire for a sportier tyre is due to a 2ct simply not cutting the mustard when pushing. I cant afford track tyres AND road tyres, and nowadays, I barely commute, so I want something that will provide loads of grip - I want something that is road legal for the odd road jaunt, but longevity is not a major factor for me

Again, the Supercorsa. I use 'em, no complaints. Even not that bad in the wet.

[tigertim20]

Again, the Supercorsa. I use 'em, no complaints. Even not that bad in the wet.

Hayd3n gives you a good rep, that makes your word good enough for me!!

Hopefully it's obvious that that's me selling the 190/55 Supercorsa.

I have two to sell, and buying through KB would get you the free freight option, if you decided that was the tyre of choice.

Cheers.
Racey.

mint, I want it, but cant get money to you till about the 2nd, if thats enough to snag it off ya?

[Muppet]

A sports touring tyre will be more than adequate for the purposes you describe. They run warmer in wet and cold than do "sports" tyres, as well as wearing longer.

Few riders will ever need a sexed up tyre, irrespective of the type of bike or whether or not they think they ride in a "spirited" manner. But they won't believe that, nor will they want to experience the perceived shame of their mates pouring ill informed scorn at their tyre choices. On that basis they'll continue to buy sports tyres. God forbid common sense to prevail.

Couldn't agree more, I got over 10,000 km out of a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2 CT's. No issues with grip.

[SVboy]

A sports touring tyre will be more than adequate for the purposes you describe. They run warmer in wet and cold than do "sports" tyres, as well as wearing longer.

Few riders will ever need a sexed up tyre, irrespective of the type of bike or whether or not they think they ride in a "spirited" manner. But they won't believe that, nor will they want to experience the perceived shame of their mates pouring ill informed scorn at their tyre choices. On that basis they'll continue to buy sports tyres. God forbid common sense to prevail.

Not quite sure I agree entirely. A majority of us probably overspec the tyres on our bikes for most riding situations, but given the ops description of his riding needs and the failure of a 2ct[a great tyre] to meet his needs, I think he needs a sticky one!! That superCorsa in 190/55 sounds the ticket! I do know what you are saying and have seen racing scrubs on the road, where a good road tyre would perform better, all in the name of vanity!

[DrunkenMistake]

Couldn't agree more, I got over 10,000 km out of a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2 CT's. No issues with grip.

This is his current tyre,

Not quite sure I agree entirely. A majority of us probably overspec the tyres on our bikes for most riding situations, but given the ops description of his riding needs and the failure of a 2ct[a great tyre] to meet his needs, I think he needs a sticky one!! That superCorsa in 190/55 sounds the ticket! I do know what you are saying and have seen racing scrubs on the road, where a good road tyre would perform better, all in the name of vanity!

this is exactly it, he recently attended a track day and thus the destruction of a decent tyre haha

[Hitcher]

Out of necessity, I'm currently running a set of Diablo Rossos. They're no stickier or grippier than Angels or Metzeler Z8s unless one really feeds them some curry on something prolonged, dry and windy.

[caspernz]

my desire for a sportier tyre is due to a 2ct simply not cutting the mustard when pushing. I cant afford track tyres AND road tyres, and nowadays, I barely commute, so I want something that will provide loads of grip - I want something that is road legal for the odd road jaunt, but longevity is not a major factor for me

The 2CT you refer to simply stands for 2 Compound Technology, which is found on most Michelins nowadays. Most of the guys who claim to ride in a "spirited manner" seem to run Pilot Power 2CTs for a reasonable combination of grip and life. Me, I'm happy with a sport touring tyre, even for my spirited riding days....

[been_there]

I hated the 2CT especially in the wet...
Now I have converted to the Battleaxe BT014 and love them. Great on the track and on road use and had no issues in the wet neither!!

[SVboy]

I hated the 2CT especially in the wet...
Now I have converted to the Battleaxe BT014 and love them. Great on the track and on road use and had no issues in the wet neither!!

Thats interesting. I liked the 014 for the whole 5 min they lasted. They had a lousy wet tyre rep however. I rated the PP 2ct a lot better however. Opinions and arseholes I guess!!