What rear tyre to get?

[biketimus_prime]

Ah come on man I'm just learning still. I've been into my cars and this is completely new for me!

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.

Alright thanks for the info. I don't think regular road riding will really show me the limits of each tyre anyway. I don't go that fast haha.

[speights_bud]

Alright thanks for the info. I don't think regular road riding will really show me the limits of each tyre anyway. I don't go that fast haha.

No problem, we were all new to this once!

Its nice to know you have the grip there when you need it though. Who knows how fast you might end up!

Cheers.

[Akzle]

Ah come on man I'm just learning still.

i can almost guarantee youre not going to wash a demon at the pointy end of a gsx250 unless you srsly srsly fuck up, and grab brake. While in a diesel slick. Learning stoppies. On cold tyres. Covered in tyre shine. And a moose in pillion.

[SMOKEU]

+1 to Sport Demons.

[biketimus_prime]

Went to cycletreads today and got BT45s put on $200 fitted. Happy with service

[skippa1]

. Covered in tyre shine. And a moose in pillion.

Why would you cover yourself in tyre shine?......better the moose is a pillion than a knuckle

[george formby]

Went to cycletreads today and got BT45s put on $200 fitted. Happy with service

A pair? Or just the rear?

If you got mix 'n' match just make sure the chicken strip on the front is bigger than the one on the back. That's your safety girdle.
I lean towards the BT45's, only issue I ever had on em was over ice rimed cobbles at about -15c. Found the back tram lines once it goes flat in the middle but that could be a bike thing. T'was an old shaftie.
Only had Sport Demons once & they were grippy enough but did not instill confidence once half worn. The front v'ed really badly, too. Well, quicker than other tires.
Your not looking for a fraction of a second a lap so I think they will be tickety boo whatever your rolling.

[speights_bud]

Went to cycletreads today and got BT45s put on $200 fitted. Happy with service

choice, how does it feel?

[pritch]

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

You suppose right. So why did you buy the BS?

[biketimus_prime]

I bought the bridgestone because it was a better tyre and a few people recommended it over the Sport demon at the front.

So far compared to my old tyre the feeling is great. On my old tyre when I leaned the rear would flick out a bit then come back in line, but on this one I lean even harder than I did before and it holds really steady. There's still a bit of lean to go before I hit the edge too but tyre pressure was at 34 when I checked today (pumped to it at cycletreads) and I dropped it down to 32 as per suzuki's recommendations, I'll see how it goes. I am by no means skilled enough to review bike tyres, however the difference between the old and new is pretty obvious!

[Akzle]

I bought the bridgestone because it was a better tyre and a few people recommended it over the Sport demon at the front.

So far compared to my old tyre the feeling is great. On my old tyre when I leaned the rear would flick out a bit then come back in line, but on this one I lean even harder than I did before and it holds really steady. There's still a bit of lean to go before I hit the edge too but tyre pressure was at 34 when I checked today (pumped to it at cycletreads) and I dropped it down to 32 as per suzuki's recommendations, I'll see how it goes. I am by no means skilled enough to review bike tyres, however the difference between the old and new is pretty obvious!

no fucking no.
34 on that little bitch. Id be inclined to 35 or 36.
Yes, theyre grippy as shit and slip predictably, but ffs, take it easy noob.
Mismatched profiles isnt the end of the world. But never, ever, dial off.

[sil3nt]

32 should be all good. I think Bridgestone recommends 36 but it doesn't seem that easy to find the info. I ran 32 rear with my GPX 250 with no drama.

[biketimus_prime]

no fucking no.
34 on that little bitch. Id be inclined to 35 or 36.
Yes, theyre grippy as shit and slip predictably, but ffs, take it easy noob.
Mismatched profiles isnt the end of the world. But never, ever, dial off.

Haha I am taking it easy, but you can just feel the rear was a bit loose with the old tyre. I'm the posterboy of safety, learnt my lesson with cars and have matured much since then.

Well I went for a ride just before and it did feel better at 34. What does dial off mean?

32 should be all good. I think Bridgestone recommends 36 but it doesn't seem that easy to find the info. I ran 32 rear with my GPX 250 with no drama.

Cool I will try riding at 34 for a couple of days then pump it up to 36 and see how it goes. Then I'll be able to find a good pressure to suit the bike and my riding.
If I'm being honest though, the front tyre is lacking grip because it is the one that slips slightly now.

[Akzle]

Haha I am taking it easy, but you can just feel the rear was a bit loose with the old tyre. I'm the posterboy of safety, learnt my lesson with cars and have matured much since then.

Well I went for a ride just before and it did feel better at 34. What does dial off mean?



Cool I will try riding at 34 for a couple of days then pump it up to 36 and see how it goes. Then I'll be able to find a good pressure to suit the bike and my riding.
If I'm being honest though, the front tyre is lacking grip because it is the one that slips slightly now.

you? Notice front end slip? And dont bin it?
Learned Cars?
Shit. I give up.

[biketimus_prime]

you? Notice front end slip? And dont bin it?
Learned Cars?
Shit. I give up.

Don't be like that champ, I just felt the front slip a bit a couple of times. Perhaps it was the road surface and small rocks or something but I could feel it through my handlebars and the slight wobble