Tyre matching

**MacD** · 12th February 2007, 16:41

Originally Posted by CaN

You don't perchance get your tyres from Kerry at Motohaus do you?

Would you believe me if I said no?

**Disco Dan** · 12th February 2007, 16:42

Originally Posted by CaN

Ok, I got to ask, how does one go about this?

farked if I know... the guy at mt eden motorcycles told me the two tyres were compatible with each other because the lean angles were the same or something?

I thought that was why you dont get dif tyres? so that when you lean over, one tyre runs out of tread/gets to the edge before the other one?

**The Stranger:Me** · 12th February 2007, 16:44

Originally Posted by MacD

Would you believe me if I said no?

Should I?

**slowpoke** · 12th February 2007, 16:54

I mix and match....within reason. Depending on the manufacturer they can sell you a variety of compounds and profiles of the same tyre (ie Metzeler Racetec) so I don't really see the difference between running different manufacturers so long as the intended use of the tyre is the same. If you are crazy enough to run a crossply cruiser tyre with a sports bike radial then please take some video footage to give us all a laugh.

**MacD** · 12th February 2007, 17:04

Originally Posted by CaN

Should I?

No!..............

**Sensei** · 12th February 2007, 17:15

Hell yea too Mixing !! Have only had one matching set in 26ys & that was when I brought my RSVR they put brand new P-Pilots on it . Changed back for a Power Sports as the PP had to much wall flex for me , even the Sports moves abit . Have just put a Metzy M1 front on so Michy / Metzy combo till I get the Z6 on the rear soon .

**MSTRS:Me** · 9th June 2007, 11:50

Would anyone see a problem in having a BT45 on the front and a SportDemon on the back on YTs EX500?? And if so, why?

**banditrider** · 9th June 2007, 12:04

I've been a big fan of Metzlers for ages. When I bought my K2 bandit it came with Battleaxes and the front end didn't feel that great. I swapped to a Metzler Sportec on the Front and a Roadtec on the back. Still running the same combination now on the K6 (even though the Dunlop Sportmax originals were ok). Great feel, excellant in the wet and last pretty well too.

I've got a couple in the shed with about 3,000km left in them (had to change them before the Southern X) if someone wants to make me an offer and try them...

**cowboyz** · 9th June 2007, 12:22

I buy on recommendation at the time. Bike come with conti road attacks on both front and rear when I got it. Rear run out in about 10000km. Replaced it with a michellin cause the guy behind the counter recommended it for touring. Seems to be going alright so far.

**Tim 39** · 10th June 2007, 21:48

I dont tyre match on my road bike, no point realy because the back always wears out first, on my race bike I run the same tyres all the time so it doesn't matter

**moT** · 11th June 2007, 19:14

i dnt care i put anyhing on that has rubber you wld be supprised on how good some "cheap shit" tyres arei got a super corsa on the front and a shinko touring tyre on the rear lol

**Bonez** · 11th June 2007, 21:13

Matching Yokohamas on the GB, matching Cheng Shins on the CX, matching Metzelers on the GSX, mixed Metezer/Cheng Shins on the 550, mixed Metzeler/Bridgestone on Gerty. A Metzeler, Cheng Shin and Shinko waiting to be fitted once something wears out.

One should always make sure one has a spare few rubbers in hand.

Prior preperation prevents piss poor performance you know...........

**Tim 39** · 14th June 2007, 17:13

Originally Posted by Bonez

Matching Yokohamas on the GB, matching Cheng Shins on the CX, matching Metzelers on the GSX, mixed Metezer/Cheng Shins on the 550, mixed Metzeler/Bridgestone on Gerty. A Metzeler, Cheng Shin and Shinko waiting to be fitted once something wears out.

One should always make sure one has a spare few rubbers in hand.

Prior preperation prevents piss poor performance you know...........

got enough motorbikes? lol