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Discussion in 'Tyres Wheels and Brakes' started by loudnoises, Sep 29, 2016.

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  1. loudnoises

    loudnoises Member

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    needing to buy a new rear tyre as the tread has worn down

    I'm a absolute novice in the moto-cycle knowledge compartment so I'm wanting any advice on what the differences are in tyres / treads and what benefits each one has

    I've looked online at purchasing and was just overwhelmed with the different tyres!

    cheers :dance2:
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Choosing new tires can be overwhelming due to the number of manufacturers. Here is my advise

    1 If buying online remember that you have to fit the tires ....something to think about?
    2 Call as many bike shops and dealers as possible and ask for "best price"
    3 Also have tire size at the ready, makes life easier
    4 Last but not least, make sure the price you are given is..."fitted and balanced"

    Of course once you have your new tire fitted, take it easy as new tires need to be scrubbed in....few hundred Km's should see in good shape. Good luck with your search.
     
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    Size 130/70-17

    Also ask to have a new valve stem fitted as they are only a few dollars and u never know if its still got the original on it, as Im guessing the bike is an MC22?

    Motorcycle tyres have an arrow for correct rotation when fitted .... after its fitted always check its hasnt been put on 'backwards'

    A coloured dot on the side wall indicates the lightest spot of the tyre and should be positioned next to the valve stem

    http://2fiftycc.com/index.php?threads/tyre-information.1115/
     
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    Go to a bike tyre shop as opposed to a bike dealer if you can, get it fitted as well. Will cost you extra but save you a lot of hassle. Normally I get a price for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cheapest tyres for the size I need and pick either the 2nd or 3rd cheapest (the cheapest is usually not a great tyre).

    Until you experience the different tyres on your riding style it's hard to say which is best (some say battlax are slippery, some like them so it's all opinion). Personally (again my opinion) I've always found the Michelins (pilot roads in particular) are good tyres but they're not always the cheapest. Heard good things about the Pirelli's too but have never bought some myself.

    Just my 2c
     
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    I have fitted the Pirelli sport demons and found them to be the best price available for the performance, for the little bit I have ridden them. Don't know how long they will last yet.
    The Bridgestone is a longer wearing tyre, but have found their performance to deteriorate as they wear down.
    Michelin wear well, but they are usually more costly.
    Have been impressed with the Avon tyres today riding through big storms.
     
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    I have the Pirelli Sport Demon on the rear of my FZR, it was $175 fitted and balanced from memory.
    I noticed it doesnt follow the lines/repairs on the roads as much now.
    Front Bridgestone Battlax will be replaced with a Pirelli too soon.
     
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    Sport demons are the go to... they have a new one out now called sport dragon.

    If you want super sticky tyres you can get pirelli corsa/super corsas in the appropriate sizes.

    I went with the michelin pilot street radials... there is also a non radial version so be mindful of what you're actually buying.
     
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    ah yes! such good advice!!!! :D
    thanks for the tips everyone

    I'll have a shop around when i get time off work, and I'll let you all know what i end up getting
     
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    when you say radial and non radial- what do you mean? and what are the differences in a radial tyre and a non radial tyre?
     
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    Last piece of advise, buy the best you can afford as your life may depend on the tyres.
     
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    AND AVOID CHINESE TYRES AS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE RUBBER COMPOUND TECHNOLOGY[slip in wet]
     
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    I will RECOMMEND Dunlop Sportmax Q3's. I had them on my GSXR750, I did come unstuck giving it a handful in second @100Km/hr out of a bend when they weren't up to temp, but that was pure operator error.

    I used to ride on them in ALL weather commuting 5 days.

    They're not cheap, I managed to get mine wholesale and fit them myself, but if I had to choose paying full price I would still choose them
     
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    I am sure that if you read all of the many reviews that have been written about the top brands you will get as many different opinions as you find here. Just buy a reputable brand and choose according to your needs, sport riding, commuting etc. For example, I live in Thailand and in the wet season it is very wet and it can happen at any time. Now I don't mind riding in the rain, but I have to have good wet weather tyres, so that influences my choice.
    cheers
     
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    cheers for all the advice lads, huge help! the general gist I've got it to head to a tyre dealer and go for the big brands, and not to be stingy as I'm placing my life in these tyres!

    i'm just about to head off and see what I can get
    :party:
     
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    What do you think of the Michelins, @Linkin? I am right now awaiting delivery of a pair for the MC22 and I'm really looking forward to seeing what they are like. Mind you, I have had two different people suggest that the break-in time for these tyres is about 400k's. What do you reckon, does that sound right to you?
     
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    Good attitude, especially given that the difference between staying upright and going down is at stake
     
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    Good road feel, not squirmy in wet, same tread as the pilot road 2's. Unsure if they are a dual compound or not. Any new rubber is better than old dry rotted stuff.
     
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    alrighty, so I actually got new tyres like a week ago, I just haven't been on here to share my adventures

    I ended up going down to my nearest tyre dealer, and to my surprise an old friend of mine was working there, small world.

    In the end it was a toss up between pirelli sport demon and a metzeler (the specific type escapes me atm). As it Turns out my old tyre was a sport demon, which was news to me, so I thought I might mix it up a bit and try out the Metzeler, as the prices was identical between the two. Although originally I was leaning towards the sport demon, my friend swayed me into the metzeler as he said he has used them for years and never had a single complaint, very reliable


    I've worn them in now and I can confidently say that they're doing me great, fantastic control and grip and I've tested them out going above 120 and leaning hard in on some mean corners - happy customer :D

    thanks for all your help everyone, much obliged :D
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