Mixing tyre brands?

[TIBLE_90]

Does it matter if your rear tire is not the same brand/model as the front tire? My rear tire has recently become flat and I had my front replaced while getting wof 2 months ago. They put a continental on the front, however I have done some research since then and would like to get a Michelin pilot power 2 ct for the rear and match the front up whenever it wears down. Are there any dangers with doing this?

[steve_t]

Nah, no problems

[Owl]

Shouldn't this be in Brakes-Wheels-Tyres

[TIBLE_90]

Shouldn't this be in Brakes-Wheels-Tyres

oh, lol didn't see that . Oh well.

[Quasievil]

The Tyres are designed to work in pairs, Profile matching is important for smooth cornering, Water pumping is designed to work together also.

Not a big deal, but not an ideal deal.

p.s I dont do it

[AllanB]

What's the front conti? I ask as you really want a nice sticky front to match the Power rear like a Conti Sport Attack. Me - I always do a matching pair. Many do not and have success.


Plus consider the standard Power not the 2 compound one unless you are racing and save a buck - the 2C tyre only has the extra soft compound on the outside 10% of the tyre - unless you are thrashing a powerful bike on the track the standard Powers are a excellent sticky tyre that would suit your Kawa well.


Search KB for Pilot Power as well as one of the members has been doing very good deals on a set of them - you can always sell you conti front on trademe.

[Usarka]

Ah this old chestnut



PS - ditto to Quasi's post.

[george formby]

I ran a BT 021 front with a Conti road attack rear, similar profiles so no handling issues but the Conti's wet grip left a lot to be desired. If you can avoid mix n' match, do so.

[TIBLE_90]

What's the front conti? I ask as you really want a nice sticky front to match the Power rear like a Conti Sport Attack. Me - I always do a matching pair. Many do not and have success.


Plus consider the standard Power not the 2 compound one unless you are racing and save a buck - the 2C tyre only has the extra soft compound on the outside 10% of the tyre - unless you are thrashing a powerful bike on the track the standard Powers are a excellent sticky tyre that would suit your Kawa well.


Search KB for Pilot Power as well as one of the members has been doing very good deals on a set of them - you can always sell you conti front on trademe.

Front tyre is a conti road attack 2. Ok I'll have a look at the standard powers, thanks for the advice