Let's talk tyres...
Discussion
Hi everyone
It's that time of year again where I'm starting to prep my bike for the year. My currently tyres (Bridgestone S20 Evo) are totally shagged some it's time to get some new rubber.
My plan for the year is mainly road use with a few trackdays, but I've got a 2 day session at Snetterton booked in for July and I imagine I'll do one or two other trackdays. Other than that, just a few days blasts and possibly a eurotrip. The S20 Evos I found to be great tyres but I was quite dissapointed that the rear only lasted 2.5k miles, so ideally I'd like a bit more life but really I prioritise grip. Generally only ride on dry days so unless I get caught out wet grip isn't too much of an issue.
I've shortlisted a few below with my initial thoughts in current order of preference. Would appreciate any advice/experience/comments/other suggestions.
- Metzeler M7RR. From looking online probably the grippiest tyre but also the most expensive. Tyre wear seems quite fast?
- Bridgestone S21. Much like the S20 Evo which I've enjoyed but better tyre life and grippier. Could be a good compromise.
- Michelin Pilot Road 4. Extremely well reviewed and would probably be the tyre I go for if I was purely riding on road, not sure how they'd cope on track?
- Michelin Pilot Power 3. Seems to be very well reviewed and probably the cheapest of the bunch.
Cheers guys!
It's that time of year again where I'm starting to prep my bike for the year. My currently tyres (Bridgestone S20 Evo) are totally shagged some it's time to get some new rubber.
My plan for the year is mainly road use with a few trackdays, but I've got a 2 day session at Snetterton booked in for July and I imagine I'll do one or two other trackdays. Other than that, just a few days blasts and possibly a eurotrip. The S20 Evos I found to be great tyres but I was quite dissapointed that the rear only lasted 2.5k miles, so ideally I'd like a bit more life but really I prioritise grip. Generally only ride on dry days so unless I get caught out wet grip isn't too much of an issue.
I've shortlisted a few below with my initial thoughts in current order of preference. Would appreciate any advice/experience/comments/other suggestions.
- Metzeler M7RR. From looking online probably the grippiest tyre but also the most expensive. Tyre wear seems quite fast?
- Bridgestone S21. Much like the S20 Evo which I've enjoyed but better tyre life and grippier. Could be a good compromise.
- Michelin Pilot Road 4. Extremely well reviewed and would probably be the tyre I go for if I was purely riding on road, not sure how they'd cope on track?
- Michelin Pilot Power 3. Seems to be very well reviewed and probably the cheapest of the bunch.
Cheers guys!
Edited by Bordtea on Friday 17th February 12:37
Bikesalot said:
If you have a spare ten minutes;
https://birotaruk.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/pirelli-d...
Friend put his tyres through a mad dash to Italy and back, plus a track day and the usual UK commute.
That's actually really interesting and is temping me towards the pirellis...https://birotaruk.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/pirelli-d...
Friend put his tyres through a mad dash to Italy and back, plus a track day and the usual UK commute.
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