tyre advice please

[NiteW4tcher]

hi guys

feeling abit :-[

rear tyre is shot again

2 months 2 MONTHS

i dunno what tyer to get

i do alot ALOT of miles alot of that is dual carriageway work i ripp the middle out of every tyre ive had

once again being newish on sports bikes im at a loss what tyre i need

wnat something that i can trust in a corner but i need that durability


HELP please :-[

my maxxis sport tourer is now squared off 2 months and its gone

[wiltshire builders]

Been discussed on here alot lately and the general consensus is dual compound. Or you could swerve around a bit on the way to work.

[R1chie]

Been discussed on here alot lately and the general consensus is dual compound. Or you could swerve around a bit on the way to work.

Stop doing the dual carriageways and take the more scenic route.

Might be just cheaper buying a commuter bike in the long run though ;D

[Scotty]

...or don't be obsessed with buying a sporty tyre - do you use it for trackdays? If not, go for a more durable option, you may be surprised how much grip you can get from a less fashionable touring type tyre nowadays. Why not call up your local tyre dealer and ask their advice? It's what they do for a living, on here we can only give a layperson's opinion.

[ktm_man]

Am currently running a Pirelli Angel St on my sduke after getting through 3 sporty tires i thought it was time to try something a little more hard wearing and Ive been pleased with its performance both in the corners - felt predictable & stable & am also happy with rate of wear !

Plus Chippenham motorcycles seem to do them about 10 - 15 quid cheaper than anywhere else ive phoned up in Wilts.

[jonnydangerous]

yup, agree! sports touring tyres on the road are plenty...
used to run Avon storms on the back of my GSXR1000 and youve seen me give that a pasting.........

super stickys just seem to burn a hole in your pocket.

have you tried less throttle???...... ;-)

[Jon_W]

Sport touring tyres are more than adequate for the road and last a lot longer. I've used Bridgestone 020's throughout and never had reason to change. Excellent in all conditions and lasts ages.

Also consider smoother (and slower) riding. Accelerating, braking and conering smoothly makes a huge difference to wear rates and fuel consumption.

[CBRowner]

I've got the maxxis sports tourers on my bike and they've done me proud.

They've been on my bike for 3 months now and they look imaculate, shame I've only done 100 miles on them cos the bike's been on it's stands since getting them fitted.

But, I've heard loads of great reviews on the tyres because they are a cheaper alternative to the more expensive tyres and they are just as good.

Hopefully, I'll be able to give a better review when I get back from my 5,000mile trip around Europe in August [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[jonnydangerous]

you could ask JD, hes got loads of part worns.... ;-)

[NiteW4tcher]

i did try less throttle JD but it didnt feel natural ;D