Tyres: Heeelp meeee

[ynot slow]

hi there,it's that time (no not xmas)i need tyres,bike gsx750,back one is due soon,presently some cheapy which has passed 2 wof and was on ride when bought but after 2 or 3 burnouts on drive(wife not happy but they fading)need replacing,now the serious bits,on front is battleax off trademe with 2-3mm left,any suggestions on good quality type for rear are appreciated,most riding is touring at normal speeds i'm not into high speed cornering as such,and or high speed,i.e 130km when able as can't afford tickets(another story).have read about shinko in a mag with good reports looking around $200 or so,comments greatly taken on,cheers.

[sugilite:Me]

Yeah Shinkos will see you through, just be careful in the wet...

[lukelin250]

spend as much as possible dude is so worth it more than anything else on the bike, you only have two bits of rubber touching the ground so make sure they are good. bridgstone bt range are all very good having a dual compound, hard middle with a softer outer edge for cornering, this helps reduce the wear and flat spots you get on the middle of your tyre.

good luck and let me know how you get on. do you have a store in mind? i would reccomend cycle treads or motorcycle surgery. the latter having free fitting!!!

[bluninja]

Just replaced both tyres with BT020s. Previous tyres were Avon Azaro AV45/46. Very stable and grippy in the dry, but don't inspire confidence in the wet. Also rear tyre lasted just 6000Kms (and that's the sport/touring). Previously Pirelli supercorsa's; loads of feel and grip, but don't last that long 3000kms on the rear.

The Bridgestones feel quite twitchy by comparison but roll into the corners easily and stay put in the wet (which I seem to spend all my riding time in). They also grip well when it's cold. Will soon be able to say how they deal with ice and snow if it keeps getting colder.

I'll say what's already been said. Get the best rubber you can afford, it's the thing that keeps you having fun, and away from pain.

[Roj]

hi there,it's that time (no not xmas)i need tyres,bike gsx750,back one is due soon,presently some cheapy which has passed 2 wof and was on ride when bought but after 2 or 3 burnouts on drive(wife not happy but they fading)need replacing,now the serious bits,on front is battleax off trademe with 2-3mm left,any suggestions on good quality type for rear are appreciated,most riding is touring at normal speeds i'm not into high speed cornering as such,and or high speed,i.e 130km when able as can't afford tickets(another story).have read about shinko in a mag with good reports looking around $200 or so,comments greatly taken on,cheers.

Don't skimp on the tyres, they are your second line of defense in keeping safe, (you being the rider is the first)

the dual compound BTs are a good option as per earlier posts

[ynot slow]

many thanks guys,have taken onboard the facts that you buy the best you can afford,no sense having $700helmet,$500 safety gear and $80 tyres,just getting ideas from experianced people,cycletreds website is good,have to hope i've been good for santa,man there's a lot of info on this site,we have people here who could do better job in wngtn beehive than the bloody politicians,thanks.

[Dadpole]

Biggest limitation is the 16 inch front wheel. Very few makers produce a suitable tyre these days, with the Bridgestone being high on the list of decent tyres.

[sugilite:Me]

With all due respect to the other guys who have offered advice on this thread, I was talking to Tony Rees about shinkos and he said he could lap within 3 seconds a lap of the latest Dunlops he usually uses at puke. He also said, they did not slide wildly or feel out of control, he just could not get the same laptimes as the dunlops.
Most fast road riders are on average about 10 seconds a lap slower than the fastest race guys such as Tony. So just because they say shinko on the side does not mean they are shit tyres.

[Dadpole]

With only 2 - 3mm on the front tyre, I would suggest renewing that too. The Suzukis of that era (especially the 16 inch wheel models) are rather sensitive to tyre wear. This often shows up as a high speed weave.

PS: I have the same tyre limitations on my bike too.

[ynot slow]

very interesting about the shinko on lap times,hell i'd be about a minute slower lol,agree with limited tyres available,hence sticking with the std profiles and widths,tough decision but am leaning (no pun intended) towards shinko rear then doing the front shortly after,then again will check costs to do both,money talks

[Dadpole]

Keep us posted about how the Shinko goes. Most reviews seem to either rate tyres on grip at racetrack speeds or total mileage. Be interested to see how you rate them at (as you said) "touring at normal speeds"

[Roj]

With all due respect to the other guys who have offered advice on this thread, I was talking to Tony Rees about shinkos and he said he could lap within 3 seconds a lap of the latest Dunlops he usually uses at puke. He also said, they did not slide wildly or feel out of control, he just could not get the same laptimes as the dunlops.
Most fast road riders are on average about 10 seconds a lap slower than the fastest race guys such as Tony. So just because they say shinko on the side does not mean they are shit tyres.

Good to have some positive feedback on these, can't say I would be anywhere near those speeds.

[crazybigal]

mate its all about marketing! if the guy in the shop says its the best, well then it must be! i know what your sayn!
Ive put shinkos on a bike and it was fine for what it was used for it didnt need the latest supercorsa like they guy in the shop tried to sell me!
Ive had IRC's and they were fine to, some people take a look and go oh no they have to go ( like they are fucken troy corsa or something).
I run Avons on my rf, good tyre, better in the wet than others ive had but a tad overpriced. i think shinko got a bad rep when they started and they were using the yokohama moulds.
I think tyres for each bike are trial and error and when you find what you like stick to it, who fuckn cares what it says on the side of it!!

With all due respect to the other guys who have offered advice on this thread, I was talking to Tony Rees about shinkos and he said he could lap within 3 seconds a lap of the latest Dunlops he usually uses at puke. He also said, they did not slide wildly or feel out of control, he just could not get the same laptimes as the dunlops.
Most fast road riders are on average about 10 seconds a lap slower than the fastest race guys such as Tony. So just because they say shinko on the side does not mean they are shit tyres.