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**Pixie** · 11th February 2006, 16:19

Well, you put super sport tyres on a middle weight bike and ride medium hard and wonder why they don't maintain temperature.
Use the right compound.I'd bet most riders would be better off with sport touring tyres.They'd run at the right temp and offer more grip and life.

**kiwifruit** · 12th February 2006, 00:38

if you are sliding the front on the road you are going to fast IMO
take it to the track

**Devil** · 13th February 2006, 07:32

I didnt think they made powers in a size that'd fit a 250???
The site doesn't list anything smaller than 150 rear...

**DMNTD:Me** · 13th February 2006, 08:18

Originally Posted by Sniper

Could it be suspension then causing the slides?

I too have just changed over to PP's and have had the same problem with the front pushing/sliding out. Have had more than a few pucker moments!! The thing is I had changed the suspension settings the night prior to fitting them and no doubt they have had an effect on the front.
I find that they do heat up very well and they love to leave large black lines out the back... Have just changed from a 190 rear to a 180 so the bike rides different for a few reasons. A change in my riding style had to happen and has.
Riden on wet roads with excellent results no doubt something to do with the heat in 'em.
I recommend them but aren't an expert

**imdying** · 13th February 2006, 09:56

Post a picture of one side of your front tread Sniper, maybe something worth seeing there.

**Sniper** · 13th February 2006, 10:09

Originally Posted by Devil

I didnt think they made powers in a size that'd fit a 250???
The site doesn't list anything smaller than 150 rear...

My tyres are larger than standard for my bike. I'll grab the exact sizes for you when Im at home Devil

Originally Posted by imdying

Post a picture of one side of your front tread Sniper, maybe something worth seeing there.

I can't do at the moment. Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge than myself can pop around and check it out.

**Devil** · 13th February 2006, 10:25

Originally Posted by Sniper

My tyres are larger than standard for my bike. I'll grab the exact sizes for you when Im at home Devil.

Okeedokee.
Are they on CBR250 rims? If they are, then you may have less rubber on the road than you would have if they were the standard size tyres...

**Sniper** · 13th February 2006, 11:25

They are stock rims with larger tyres on them. I had to actually take the front gaurd off the bike cause the tyre were picking up stones that were chipping the gaurd.

**idb** · 13th February 2006, 11:29

I can't fault them.
I only use the front brake so the front tyre gets a real work-out and I've never had a moment.

**Devil** · 13th February 2006, 11:33

Ahh, ok, are you running 120 front and 150/160 rear?

**nadroj** · 13th February 2006, 11:37

Putting larger tyres on a rim smaller than they are designed for changes the shape & 'road patch'. This can dramatically effect the stickability and is in no way the fault of the tyres. Likewise you can usually run a softer compound on a smaller (lighter) sportsbike as the loading is not as much. They will warm up quicker & stick better but don't expect a tyre with F all tread to be great in the wet. The only problem I have had with PP's is I had a little blistering on the sides of the front tyre when it was getting near replacement wear. It was replaced the following day.

**Sniper** · 13th February 2006, 11:52

For all those that want to know. I didn't do the tyre change. It was done before me. Hence why Im so clueless about it.

Devil, I'll check when I get home at the tyre sizes and I'll post up.

**Devil** · 13th February 2006, 11:58

Cool. I'd go and change them back to the correct sizes when you're due for new tyres (uhm, 110 and 140?). If you want super sticky, go for bridgestone BT090's if you can get hold of them. If you can outride those, you're due for an updated bike!