Question for all - What do you look for in a Tyre
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RemaL said:
SIMPLE
GRIP OR LIFE?
I would prefer to change my tyres 2-3 times a year for better grip than get 10,000K from a rear.
mainly how I ride the bike. not for distance
So what do you look for and why, and is it down to money, how far you ride???
Does it not depend on how you ride you bike, if you are a vicar's wife like me you are not going to lean the bike over so do you need the ultimate grip.GRIP OR LIFE?
I would prefer to change my tyres 2-3 times a year for better grip than get 10,000K from a rear.
mainly how I ride the bike. not for distance
So what do you look for and why, and is it down to money, how far you ride???
a tyre that suits the bike.
The Avons suit the Busa wonderfully , especially the Old SP 50 fronts, which have quite a tall slim profile which sharpens up the turn in no end , much needed on the Busa for spirited riding.
The new Vypers have a more rounded profile , although giving a safe and reasuring feel , the front just doesnt suit the bike imho
The Avons suit the Busa wonderfully , especially the Old SP 50 fronts, which have quite a tall slim profile which sharpens up the turn in no end , much needed on the Busa for spirited riding.
The new Vypers have a more rounded profile , although giving a safe and reasuring feel , the front just doesnt suit the bike imho
On the road there is very little difference betwwen the grip of the best sports tyres and the best touring tyres but you get a significant improvment in life.
I am using Conti Sprot Attacks right now, but will probably change to either Power 2ct or Road 2ct, probably power because they dont do a 55 profile on the Road 2ct.
I would never waste money on anything more sticky for road only.
If i was doing loads of track days then i would proably just get some used race tyres.
I am using Conti Sprot Attacks right now, but will probably change to either Power 2ct or Road 2ct, probably power because they dont do a 55 profile on the Road 2ct.
I would never waste money on anything more sticky for road only.
If i was doing loads of track days then i would proably just get some used race tyres.
Well I always go for a really sticky but road based front tyre as stopping tends to be what counts when the worst happens. Go for a road biased compound rather than a track one as these don't work that well if they're not hot and in the wet they're not as good. I would go for a normal sports touring rear especially if you're not planning on doing track days as they offer enough grip and have a much better life.
I have never wanted for grip on the Hornet with my Avon Azarro AV45/46 combo - which are their sport touring tyre. I ride pretty quickly and have never been in the position where I felt I needed stickier tyres, and no-one leaves me behind on the weekends.
The Falco is currently running 020's and I don't know if its the bike or the tyres but I don't have as much confidence in them. They are due soon so I'll probably be getting Conti Road Attacks which again are their ST tyre, they seem to be the recommended rubber for a lot of owners.
The Falco is currently running 020's and I don't know if its the bike or the tyres but I don't have as much confidence in them. They are due soon so I'll probably be getting Conti Road Attacks which again are their ST tyre, they seem to be the recommended rubber for a lot of owners.
You would have to be trying very very hard to push beyond the capability of even the average touring tyre on the road these days. For a modern tyre to ‘let go’ on the road under even fast riding conditions requires something extra to be involved, like diesel or a loose surface. Especially in the wet, modern road tyres are well up to managing anything a ‘non-lunatic’ rider would want from them. Track conditions are different and require different tyres.
Those, like me, old enough to remember the old square section crossply Avon Speedmaster tyres know what a lack of wet weather grip is really like!
Check out the profile! And that would last about 10k - 14k miles on a middle weight bike!
Those, like me, old enough to remember the old square section crossply Avon Speedmaster tyres know what a lack of wet weather grip is really like!
Check out the profile! And that would last about 10k - 14k miles on a middle weight bike!
a wheel.
But beyond that... I look for a tire that suits the purpose I have in mind for it. If I'm putting tires on in spring then I choose some grippy buggers which should last out the summer, if it's winter i'll choose something grippy with proper water moving abilities. And as I'm plannin to tour this summer I'm gonna put on something that'll give me good milage.
Horses for courses.
But beyond that... I look for a tire that suits the purpose I have in mind for it. If I'm putting tires on in spring then I choose some grippy buggers which should last out the summer, if it's winter i'll choose something grippy with proper water moving abilities. And as I'm plannin to tour this summer I'm gonna put on something that'll give me good milage.
Horses for courses.
More than 70 yards usage 
On the CBR600 it was mostly life, but as I've moved around, it wobbles between pure grip and some extra life. The dual compound tyres provide exactly this, and are an absolute blessing as it means even the track focussed tyres need replacing slightly less often.
That flat profile one above is shudderingly scary.
On the CBR600 it was mostly life, but as I've moved around, it wobbles between pure grip and some extra life. The dual compound tyres provide exactly this, and are an absolute blessing as it means even the track focussed tyres need replacing slightly less often.
That flat profile one above is shudderingly scary.
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