Do i change both tyres or...
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.... just the rear.
the qualifer on my Triple is almost shot. they have been good but was looking at trying the Bt 016's as they have 5 componds on the rear and might last longer then what I have at the moment.
the only thing is I got prob another 2-3k on the front left
thoughts?
to add I am not looking at getting differnt makes on front and rear. just do I stay dunlops or change both?
the qualifer on my Triple is almost shot. they have been good but was looking at trying the Bt 016's as they have 5 componds on the rear and might last longer then what I have at the moment.
the only thing is I got prob another 2-3k on the front left
thoughts?
to add I am not looking at getting differnt makes on front and rear. just do I stay dunlops or change both?
Edited by RemaL on Tuesday 5th August 12:53
Going slightly against the thread my old ducati had different makes on it and it was fine. Why don't you change the rear in the morning, see how it goes and then go back for the front if you find the combination alarming. It may compromise the handling a bit but unless you're going to be on the limit from mile 1 it's unlikely to be actually dangerous I would have thought.
RemaL said:
.... just the rear.
the qualifer on my Triple is almost shot. they have been good but was looking at trying the Bt 016's as they have 5 componds on the rear and might last longer then what I have at the moment.
the only thing is I got prob another 2-3k on the front left
thoughts?
to add I am not looking at getting differnt makes on front and rear. just do I stay dunlops or change both?
How many miles to wear out the rear? I'd suggest that usually you can get two rears to one front unless they are stupidly soft tyres. Using mine for commuting I usually only ever changes the tyres that need doing. I've mixed brands front to rear before only on tyre dealer say so though.the qualifer on my Triple is almost shot. they have been good but was looking at trying the Bt 016's as they have 5 componds on the rear and might last longer then what I have at the moment.
the only thing is I got prob another 2-3k on the front left
thoughts?
to add I am not looking at getting differnt makes on front and rear. just do I stay dunlops or change both?
Edited by RemaL on Tuesday 5th August 12:53
Additionally I've used harder rear tyres with softer fronts of the same brand before too without issue.
Edited by sjtscott on Tuesday 5th August 13:27
AS I said I have only ever used matching set. the rear as only just under 2k on them but if I went for the 016's they should last longer i'm hoping. I use all the rear tyre but going to my fav roads has squred them off and I don't feel comfy with them any more. due to this have slid the back end once or twice in the nice dry weather. when it was dry
RemaL said:
AS I said I have only ever used matching set. the rear as only just under 2k on them but if I went for the 016's they should last longer i'm hoping. I use all the rear tyre but going to my fav roads has squred them off and I don't feel comfy with them any more. due to this have slid the back end once or twice in the nice dry weather. when it was dry
Ok 2k to square the rear off?? seems rather low. I had old Dragon Corse std on my gixxer6, rear tyre was squared at 1500miles.. tyre got unrepairable puncture then so had to junk, stupidly soft road tyres for commuting.Anyway if you're unhappy with the tyres then junk them both. You need to feel confident on your bike. I can't comment on dunlop qualifiers since I've never ever run those let alone any dunlops on my bikes.
I'm currently running 014s on my Blackbird.. I can only imagine the 016s would be a good improvement.
hornetrider said:
2-3k is hardly worth bothering about I would say, bin it.
2-3k is about all I get from a rear! although the fronts do about double but whilst I wouldn't mix tyres of different makes I often (every second time) get a new rear without the front - otherwise I'd be throwing away perfectly good half-worn fronts.
RemaL said:
AS I said I have only ever used matching set. the rear as only just under 2k on them but if I went for the 016's they should last longer i'm hoping. I use all the rear tyre but going to my fav roads has squred them off and I don't feel comfy with them any more. due to this have slid the back end once or twice in the nice dry weather. when it was dry
Personally , I'd no sooner mtach 016s and 012s than Pirellus and Michelins. 1500 odd is too low,specificaly for squaring off, and you neec to look at 020s, or better back roads. 2k is low to reasonable for a fast road/track tyreGassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff