What rear tyre to get?

[biketimus_prime]

Hi guys,

For my Suzuki GSX250 2004,

I have the option of (fitted):
Pirelli Sport demons $185
Bridgestone Battleax ~ $200
Shinko $126

What should I go for?
I plan to mainly commute and do the odd ride through country roads but nothing crazy.


Oh also if anyone knows any good tyre shops in auckland, preferably north shore where I can ring and ask for more prices of tyres that'd be great!

[sil3nt]

Either sports demons or BT45. BT45s have a hard center strip so won't wear out as fast when commuting.

I run some shinkos on my bike and they do the job but would run something else if I had the choice.

[ZeroIndex]

I'd go Sport Demon for a 250cc... I'd steer away from the Shinko's as I know they're not the best in the wet.

[Akzle]

Either sports demons or BT45. BT45s have a hard center strip so won't wear out as fast when commuting.

but very soft (sticky nomnom) on the sides. So will chew out with the application of testes.

[sil3nt]

but very soft (sticky nomnom) on the sides. So will chew out with the application of testes.

They do grip nicely but they have good mileage. Perfect for a small commuter that hits the twisties in the weekend.

[Flip]

They do grip nicely but they have good mileage. Perfect for a small commuter that hits the twisties in the weekend.

+1 for the battleaxe.

Whats on the front?

[biketimus_prime]

+1 for the battleaxe.

Whats on the front?

The front was replaced on 29th of jan with Pirelli Sport demon according to receipts last owner gave

[ZeroIndex]

The front was replaced on 29th of jan with Pirelli Sport demon according to receipts last owner gave

Then you should definitely go with the Sport Demon

[biketimus_prime]

Then you should definitely go with the Sport Demon

Alrighty I suppose that is the wiser decision, keeping tyres same all round

[Akzle]

get a pair of metzler single compound and learn to not-ride-like-a-bitch.

[ZeroIndex]

get a pair of metzler single compound and learn to not-ride-like-a-bitch.

Hahahahahaha!!!

[speights_bud]

I would recommend the BT-45 from experience. I had them on my Ninja a few years back, I also ran the Sport Demon once but ended up changing it at the first opportunity. It just wasn't up to the track day work.

I did over 40,000km's on my Ninja250 during the time I owned it. I knew guys who raved about the sport demons but I have to disagree. I did track days (The sport demon rear let me down on one occasion ) I also raced it once, finished 3rd place all day. The BT45's got the stick and they last well too, I would frequently Ride Napier to Wellington on them. I would recommend to put a BT45 on the front to match when you come up to replacement time. Seriously it's another $15... That's 2 visits to the pie shop

[biketimus_prime]

I would recommend the BT-45 from experience. I had them on my Ninja a few years back, I also ran the Sport Demon once but ended up changing it at the first opportunity. It just wasn't up to the track day work.

I did over 40,000km's on my Ninja250 during the time I owned it. I knew guys who raved about the sport demons but I have to disagree. I did track days (The sport demon rear let me down on one occasion ) I also raced it once, finished 3rd place all day. The BT45's got the stick and they last well too, I would frequently Ride Napier to Wellington on them. I would recommend to put a BT45 on the front to match when you come up to replacement time. Seriously it's another $15... That's 2 visits to the pie shop

So you think it's ok that I have the BT45 on the back and it's mismatch to my front one as it is? Front is almost brand new still, probably less than 1000km. Not sure what the good/bad of having a grippier tyre on the rear will be.

[Akzle]

Not sure what the good/bad of having a grippier tyre on the rear will be.

[speights_bud]

So you think it's ok that I have the BT45 on the back and it's mismatch to my front one as it is? Front is almost brand new still, probably less than 1000km. Not sure what the good/bad of having a grippier tyre on the rear will be.

Personally I wouldn't have a problem with it at all. I've ridden and raced mismatched with nothing that stands out as causing an issue.

I guess the question is how would a 'grippier' rear tyre cause your front tyre to fail? Unless you are drifting like Marc Marquez does I'm guessing you keep both wheels in sync with the ground...

Only if you out ride the performance capabilities of your front tyre would there be a problem... So keep in mind that the front tyre performance hasn't yet been upgraded to "choice as" and continue to ride as you have been. Even though the rear might feel O-for Orsum.