tyre recommendations

Docca

02/05/2004 at 09:18

just when you thought you could not get enough of this type of thread :P

I own a cbr6, currently wearing d208's- however, the rear has a slow puncture and i now need to replace them.

This is the 2nd set of 208's i've had, and i fancy a change, any recommendations please?

dodge

02/05/2004 at 09:24

depends what your gonna do - if its trackstuff - metzeler rennsports or pirelli corsa's offer great grip - the new bridgestone 010's are supposed to be pretty good too although I've never used them - if your doing touring etc then someone else'll have to answer

www.trackaddicts.co.uk
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Docca

02/05/2004 at 09:27

sorry for not making that clearer- it's not for track. I have never done a track day in my life, and can't see it happening any time soon.

It's for every day use- commuting/going out for a blast (passed adders :P ) and just generally bimbling about on.

NyseriA

02/05/2004 at 09:31

I just stuck some Bridgestone BT012SS on my RR and they are the same as the ones I had on my K2 GSXR. They grip like a bastard in the wet and the dry, last a good 4k miles even if you give it moderate caning and they feel most pleasantly confidence inspiring.

There are newer tyres, but I am not sure if the 014 are specific for certain bikes. Still, I have them on mine and they are still cracking

Matteh Boy

02/05/2004 at 09:44

i have a pair of 020's on.

My front tyre has lasted 10k miles, and the sidewalls are begining to get baldy, appose to the middle part :P pretty grippy as tyres go

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D.A.V.E.

02/05/2004 at 10:04

Docca wrote

sorry for not making that clearer- it's not for track. I have never done a track day in my life, and can't see it happening any time soon.

It's for every day use- commuting/going out for a blast (passed adders :P ) and just generally bimbling about on.

Up until this bit

Docca wrote

(passed adders :P ) .

I would have suggested Mac 90's, very long lasting and more then suitable for your style of riding ( unless you make an habit of passing Adders ) then I would go for slicks !

AdamA

02/05/2004 at 10:11

NyseriA wrote

I just stuck some Bridgestone BT012SS on my RR and they are the same as the ones I had on my K2 GSXR. They grip like a bastard in the wet and the dry, last a good 4k miles

4K?

You must ride like my mum drives.

My blade had 012 on, the slightly harder compound, and they lasted about 2K tops.

dodge wrote

the new bridgestone 010's are supposed to be pretty good too although I've never used them

New as in "been around for ages" and "being replaced by BT014"?

There is not much point in taking tyre advice off 99% of riders, esp those on here you havent even met.
What one person thinks is the best tyre ever made I can guarantee others will think is utter shite.
Best way to get a recommendation for a tyre is to see what a mate who rides in a similar way to you uses and recommends.

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Docca

02/05/2004 at 10:13

i had 020's before, and just could not get on with them at all on the CBR. Infact, the only time i came off (twice) was when she was wearing those shoes

Docca

02/05/2004 at 10:15

get advise off someone who rides like me? Mr.Magoo it is then :x

My housemate runs his zx6r on 208's and loves them, but was thinking of getting a set of Metzlers (???) erm, there. That's my knowledge summed up.

Thanks to all for the advise :x

AdamA

02/05/2004 at 10:20

Well I probably dont ride like you, but I probably want the same things from a tyre as you, i.e. enough grip in the dry AND wet and some longevity.

The two tyres I would use on a sports bike are BT010 and Avon 49/50 sp.

Coxy

02/05/2004 at 10:38

One of the latest issues of a bike magazine have just done a tyre review. This is the order they rated them at -

joint 1st - Pirelli Diablo, Metzeler Sportec M1
3rd) Bridgestone BT014
4th) Dunlop D208
5th) Michelin Pilot Power
6th) Avon Azaro SP Sport

Quite a good review, worth reading I think.

NyseriA

02/05/2004 at 10:43

Abelrider wrote

4K?
You must ride like my mum drives.
My blade had 012 on, the slightly harder compound, and they lasted about 2K tops.

Hey, it was winter!

Although that doesnt necessarily render your observation invalid even though I am not the same standard as you (and the bike isnt a blade either

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Fugazi1000

02/05/2004 at 10:58

Docca wrote

This is the 2nd set of 208's i've had, and i fancy a change, any recommendations please?

I have exactly the same dilemma.... I had 207s on my CBR6FS and crashed it twice when cold (my fault) and never really felt comfortable again... Put on 208s (2nd set now) and it feels much better. However.... should I try something else? Bridgstone 010 or 012s are the front runners.....

Having said all that - a special offer on a pair of 208s (£189 fitted) and a competition for an R6 may sway me to stay with what I know....

www.dunloptyres.co.uk/competitions/d208/

Silly to lessen my odds of winning by telling everyone about it though!

dodge

02/05/2004 at 11:06

New as in "been around for ages" and "being replaced by BT014"?

ye okay - I stand corrected - I meant the new Bridgestones that took over from the 010's but couldn't remember what they were called - I stand by the metzelers & pirellis though - but only as a far as track riding is concerned - wouldn't imagine they would be hard wearing enough for the road & would probably square off too quick but anyhoo I barely ever ride on the road anymore these days - the last decent road tyre I tried was the Avon Azaros when they first came out - one idea tho of a cheap way of trying different types of tyres is buy 2nd hand ones from racers & trackdayers - when I was running metzelers last year on a cbr600 I only used them for 4 races and then flogged em cheap - that equates to about 48 miles on a circuit like Cadwell

www.trackaddicts.co.uk
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maxx

02/05/2004 at 12:47

Hiya
Bike mag may issue has the review on tyres,
pirelli diablo looks good,
Wheel-fit fen road,cambridge, seem to be the best priced as im also looking
for some new Boots for my R6.

MADmaxx

maxx

02/05/2004 at 12:49

Coxy wrote

One of the latest issues of a bike magazine have just done a tyre review. This is the order they rated them at -

joint 1st - Pirelli Diablo, Metzeler Sportec M1
3rd) Bridgestone BT014
4th) Dunlop D208
5th) Michelin Pilot Power
6th) Avon Azaro SP Sport

Quite a good review, worth reading I think.

Can't think where you got that review from???????????.
lol

MADmaxx

Docca

02/05/2004 at 13:25

wheel-fit are fantastic, and it's them who i will be using again. Thanks for the heads up about the Diablos

Coxy

02/05/2004 at 13:29

Strangely enough, just bought a set of diablos from wheelfit on friday! Now just got to run them in before next sundays rideout

Coxy

02/05/2004 at 13:31

maxx wrote

Can't think where you got that review from???????????.
lol

Yeah, was n't photocopied from your mag at work.....................

NyseriA

02/05/2004 at 14:11

I was put off Diablos by people telling me that they have shed their outer layers etc - nasty!

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