Tyres, what do you use - Page 3

13-03-2005, 05:42 PM

Dunlop sportmax, a lesser rider would struggle but I like a bit of rear wobble in a lady. Keep going for ages but take a while to warm up....yes, much like a beautiful woman.
AY.x

13-03-2005, 05:46 PM

BT020s for me, changed from MEZ3s (original tyres).

They definitely last longer which is why I changed, but I have had the front slide in the wet, which never happened in two years on the metzelers.

Cerebus the slippy

13-03-2005, 06:24 PM

I've had front (and rear) slides on Metzeler Z3 Racing. Road, air and tyre temperatures weren't brilliant though.

I thought the original tyres were the Z4.

Dave

13-03-2005, 11:40 PM

208's............................................. .................................

........................always used previous generation 200's before

never, ever let me down :burnout:

(just might be a case of 'The Devil You Know!!!' :twisted: )

14-03-2005, 02:15 PM

Charlotte,
I've always used Metzelers

Simon

14-03-2005, 02:25 PM

Mez 3's

Just like Pirellis but they were cheap.

14-03-2005, 05:20 PM

All these riders on Metzelers and its still not on the list.

Dave

14-03-2005, 05:30 PM

Pilot Sports - Fine in the dry known to squirm occasionally in the wet.

crust · 15-03-2005, 06:57 PM

Bridgestone 010s front and rear at the moment

Crust

04-04-2005, 07:59 AM

There is an interesting article in superbike magazine this month on tyres...

worth reading.......

04-04-2005, 08:59 AM

I've currently got Bridgestone tyres fitted to my M900, but don't like them as much as the Metzeller Sportstecs. Tyre choice is largely down to how you ride, and what you want to get out of the tyre (i.e. long life or maximum grip)

There is also a lot of tyre choice on the monster range, some bikes (generally the smaller capacity ones) use a 120/60 profile front tyre as opposed to the 120/70 that I have. I use a 180 on the rear rather than the 170 that would come as standard on my bike. These things will affect the turn in rate, and stability of the bike.

I personally find the Bridgestones have a too flat profile, and go off the edges before full lean angle, whereas the Metzeller has a bit more edge to it and seems to turn in quicker too. The Metzeller and Pirelli tyres come out of the same factory (or so I'm told) so I opt for Metzellers as they are usually cheaper. I've never tried Michelins, but have heard many times people saying they don't like them on Dukes, but then again they are standard fitment on many models!

For track days, if you can get hold of some, get some of the super sticky tyres designed for track day use and you won't regret it. The grip is amazing. I tried Dunlop 208GP's last year and although they only lasted the day (just!) they were so confidence inspiring. I didn't like them on the road though, they never seemed to get up to temperature and were less stable on our bumpy english roads.

Well, that's my bit, and there should definately be a Metzeller option, as that's probably what I'll buy again next time round.

04-04-2005, 12:26 PM

Metzler Sportec's

(180 section on the back).

04-04-2005, 01:54 PM

road attack (attax, i beleive it is pronounced)

good tyre and v.good value at Â£150 per pair fitted.

Pedro · 04-04-2005, 04:01 PM

Just fitted Diablos after a year on D207s.

What a revalation! Diablos offer loads of grip and loads of confidence. Not too pricey either at Â£170 fitted and balanced on loose wheels.

Ped

13-03-2005, 05:42 PM	#31
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	rubber soul steel heart. Dunlop sportmax, a lesser rider would struggle but I like a bit of rear wobble in a lady. Keep going for ages but take a while to warm up....yes, much like a beautiful woman. AY.x

04-04-2005, 01:54 PM	#43
dean Guest Posts: n/a	continental road attack (attax, i beleive it is pronounced) good tyre and v.good value at Â£150 per pair fitted.

04-04-2005, 04:01 PM	#44
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Just fitted Diablos after a year on D207s. What a revalation! Diablos offer loads of grip and loads of confidence. Not too pricey either at Â£170 fitted and balanced on loose wheels. Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

13-03-2005, 05:46 PM	#32
cerebus Guest Posts: n/a	BT020s for me, changed from MEZ3s (original tyres). They definitely last longer which is why I changed, but I have had the front slide in the wet, which never happened in two years on the metzelers. Cerebus the slippy

13-03-2005, 06:24 PM	#33
Mr Cake Guest Posts: n/a	I've had front (and rear) slides on Metzeler Z3 Racing. Road, air and tyre temperatures weren't brilliant though. I thought the original tyres were the Z4. Dave

13-03-2005, 11:40 PM	#34
steviej Guest Posts: n/a	208's............................................. ................................. ........................always used previous generation 200's before never, ever let me down :burnout: (just might be a case of 'The Devil You Know!!!' :twisted: )

14-03-2005, 02:15 PM	#35
SimonH Guest Posts: n/a	Charlotte, I've always used Metzelers Simon

14-03-2005, 02:25 PM	#36
Northman1 Guest Posts: n/a	Mez 3's Just like Pirellis but they were cheap.

14-03-2005, 05:20 PM	#37
Mr Cake Guest Posts: n/a	All these riders on Metzelers and its still not on the list. Dave

14-03-2005, 05:30 PM	#38
S4Mal Guest Posts: n/a	Pilot Sports - Fine in the dry known to squirm occasionally in the wet.

15-03-2005, 06:57 PM	#39
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	Bridgestone 010s front and rear at the moment Crust

04-04-2005, 07:59 AM	#40
Melnie Mouse Guest Posts: n/a	There is an interesting article in superbike magazine this month on tyres... worth reading.......

04-04-2005, 08:59 AM	#41
Chris Guest Posts: n/a	I've currently got Bridgestone tyres fitted to my M900, but don't like them as much as the Metzeller Sportstecs. Tyre choice is largely down to how you ride, and what you want to get out of the tyre (i.e. long life or maximum grip) There is also a lot of tyre choice on the monster range, some bikes (generally the smaller capacity ones) use a 120/60 profile front tyre as opposed to the 120/70 that I have. I use a 180 on the rear rather than the 170 that would come as standard on my bike. These things will affect the turn in rate, and stability of the bike. I personally find the Bridgestones have a too flat profile, and go off the edges before full lean angle, whereas the Metzeller has a bit more edge to it and seems to turn in quicker too. The Metzeller and Pirelli tyres come out of the same factory (or so I'm told) so I opt for Metzellers as they are usually cheaper. I've never tried Michelins, but have heard many times people saying they don't like them on Dukes, but then again they are standard fitment on many models! For track days, if you can get hold of some, get some of the super sticky tyres designed for track day use and you won't regret it. The grip is amazing. I tried Dunlop 208GP's last year and although they only lasted the day (just!) they were so confidence inspiring. I didn't like them on the road though, they never seemed to get up to temperature and were less stable on our bumpy english roads. Well, that's my bit, and there should definately be a Metzeller option, as that's probably what I'll buy again next time round.

04-04-2005, 12:26 PM	#42
MilesB Guest Posts: n/a	Metzler Sportec's (180 section on the back).