Which tyres for an old 'un?

[CAPP0]

Yes yes, I'm an old 'un, but I don't mean me.

I'm about to buy a GT750 Kettle (I think, I hope!) which is alive and kicking but could do with some tyres. I believe the sizes are 100/90 19 front and 120/90 18 rear. So, straightforward question - can anyone recommend a tyre brand? I can see Avon Roadrider, Bridgestone BT45, Dunlop Streetsmart, Metzelers…..what say the masses?

[SAS Tom]

I've used the avons, Bridgestones and Dunlops from that list. I'd go for the Dunlops out of those. The bridgestones were very similar to me but didn't last as long and I don't really like the avons. In the wet they aren't as good as the others.

[spareparts]

CAPP0 said:

Yes yes, I'm an old 'un, but I don't mean me.

I'm about to buy a GT750 Kettle (I think, I hope!) which is alive and kicking but could do with some tyres. I believe the sizes are 100/90 19 front and 120/90 18 rear. So, straightforward question - can anyone recommend a tyre brand? I can see Avon Roadrider, Bridgestone BT45, Dunlop Streetsmart, Metzelers…..what say the masses?

Metzeler do the Sport Klassic in the sizes you need. https://www.fwr.co.uk/product/metzeler-sportec-kla...

[voyager600]

Avon had a lot of quality issues (sidewalls cracking) with the Roadrider tyres a few years ago. I dont know if this was ever resolved however I would avoid that series of tyre. Ive had Avon Storm2s and they were fine

[Rubin215]

Doesn't everyone just recommend PR4's for everything these days...?

[CAPP0]

Slight snag with sizes on the PR4s!

[crofty1984]

Roadriders seem to be popular. That's what I went for on my Bonnie, but I've not put enough mileage on them to give a first hand account.

[CAPP0]

spareparts said:

Metzeler do the Sport Klassic in the sizes you need. https://www.fwr.co.uk/product/metzeler-sportec-kla...

I do like Metzelers generally, might try for those then. Altho Viagra Bob's prices aren't the keenest!

[catso]

I'm using Pirelli Sport Demons on the Guzzi, seem OK to me. Claim to be a tubeless tyre but I need to put tubes in as the wheels are not 'tubeless'.