Tyres, what do you use

CK & AK · 11-03-2005, 06:15 PM

Just for GT, what tyres do you use - and do you like them?

Post below your comments AFTER completing the poll,

I have BT 010/020 combi - am going back to Michelins at next payday

C

11-03-2005, 06:24 PM

208GP's on the plastic thing, and yep I love 'em.

Diablo's on the m620... not yet ridden it tho

11-03-2005, 06:30 PM

on my 4th set know of the corsa`s
love them

NattyBoy · 11-03-2005, 06:47 PM

Ive polled Michelin Pilots..but DONT BUY THEM COZ THERE CACK !!!! (both my dukes had them fitted when I bought the bikes).

Pirellis every time for me..!

Nat

11-03-2005, 07:12 PM

Got Dunlop 207RR's on my S4, Like them very much, grip well and start squirming before letting go. But I will be putting on Avon Azaro ST's, as these grip like S#*t to a blanket and last for ages. Had them on my last 900ss and my 996 Bip, shame Avon don't do RZ's anymore, they were like having cut slicks but only lasted between 1200 & 1500 miles, great fun though.

Baz

11-03-2005, 09:15 PM

Diablo's last year and no choice but this year too. Before that 207's which were ok.
The Diablo's have been fine in all weathers thus far but again I only got 2500k out of my rear. We'll see how they behave under race conditions

Had 207's before that and whilst not really a problem they only lasted me 3k miles and made steering slow.
The Diablos' make the bike steer much better with normal bars on - yet to be convinced with the clipons.
For me if there was any niggle at all it would be higher speed instablity but I am talking 120 + here before it can get a little leary.

11-03-2005, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix

The Diablo's have been fine in all weathers thus far but again I only got 2500k out of my rear.

For me if there was any niggle at all it would be higher speed instablity but I am talking 120 + here before it can get a little leary.

Reckon you're being a bit heavy handed - my last Diablo rear lasted the best part of 6K (but then I'm a pussy compared to you of course x)

As for handling over 120mph - reckon that's the bike screaming "no more", rather than the tyres... x

xxx

11-03-2005, 09:33 PM

Lol not a chance

The instabilty effected another bike too ( Triumph ) Thats the only criticism I have. Other than that i'm very happy.

I never get more than 3k out of a rear - including Mac's on me CBR6

Diablo's are the control tyre we're using for the Desmo Due so we'll all know more by mid way through the year too. I can't try the corsa's cos they don't do em for me ickle wheels.

11-03-2005, 09:52 PM

Metzeler Rennsports (not on list) and I love 'em

Dave

gary tompkins · 11-03-2005, 10:36 PM

Michelin Pilots - will go for the softer compound again, or possibly Power spec rubber when these wear out.

12-03-2005, 08:12 AM

I can't vote, you didn't do a box for "i don't know"..

CK & AK · 12-03-2005, 10:28 AM

Dont worry Banshee, I'll ask Fatbloke to add them.

Terry, can you add the following 2 sections to this poll?

11.Metzelers

12.I dont know what tyres, cos I am stupid, (only applies to Banshee)

That should cover it, methinks :lol:

C

12-03-2005, 11:55 AM

Diablo/Corsa mix

12-03-2005, 12:00 PM

Bridge' BT014's. Superb when they're warm, but a I've found them bit slippy this time of year when they're cold (ahem)

, also heard a few other reports of this (including this months 'Bike' magazine)

12-03-2005, 12:10 PM

Same as elmo

11-03-2005, 06:15 PM	#1
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Tyres, what do you use Just for GT, what tyres do you use - and do you like them? Post below your comments AFTER completing the poll, I have BT 010/020 combi - am going back to Michelins at next payday C Last edited by CK & AK; 11-03-2005 at 06:23 PM..

11-03-2005, 10:36 PM	#10
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Michelin Pilots - will go for the softer compound again, or possibly Power spec rubber when these wear out. __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

12-03-2005, 08:12 AM	#11
Banshee Guest Posts: n/a	vote I can't vote, you didn't do a box for "i don't know"..

12-03-2005, 12:10 PM	#15
Banshee Guest Posts: n/a	rubber Same as elmo

11-03-2005, 06:24 PM	#2
NBs Guest Posts: n/a	208GP's on the plastic thing, and yep I love 'em. Diablo's on the m620... not yet ridden it tho

11-03-2005, 06:30 PM	#3
claicerrig Guest Posts: n/a	on my 4th set know of the corsa`s love them

11-03-2005, 06:47 PM	#4
NattyBoy Monsterless again for now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wiltshire Bike: M900 Posts: 3,189	Ive polled Michelin Pilots..but DONT BUY THEM COZ THERE CACK !!!! (both my dukes had them fitted when I bought the bikes). Pirellis every time for me..! Nat

11-03-2005, 07:12 PM	#5
DesmoDom Guest Posts: n/a	Got Dunlop 207RR's on my S4, Like them very much, grip well and start squirming before letting go. But I will be putting on Avon Azaro ST's, as these grip like S#*t to a blanket and last for ages. Had them on my last 900ss and my 996 Bip, shame Avon don't do RZ's anymore, they were like having cut slicks but only lasted between 1200 & 1500 miles, great fun though. Baz

11-03-2005, 09:15 PM	#6
Phoenix Guest Posts: n/a	Diablo's last year and no choice but this year too. Before that 207's which were ok. The Diablo's have been fine in all weathers thus far but again I only got 2500k out of my rear. We'll see how they behave under race conditions Had 207's before that and whilst not really a problem they only lasted me 3k miles and made steering slow. The Diablos' make the bike steer much better with normal bars on - yet to be convinced with the clipons. For me if there was any niggle at all it would be higher speed instablity but I am talking 120 + here before it can get a little leary.

11-03-2005, 09:33 PM	#8
Phoenix Guest Posts: n/a	Lol not a chance The instabilty effected another bike too ( Triumph ) Thats the only criticism I have. Other than that i'm very happy. I never get more than 3k out of a rear - including Mac's on me CBR6 Diablo's are the control tyre we're using for the Desmo Due so we'll all know more by mid way through the year too. I can't try the corsa's cos they don't do em for me ickle wheels.

11-03-2005, 09:52 PM	#9
Mr Cake Guest Posts: n/a	Metzeler Rennsports (not on list) and I love 'em Dave

12-03-2005, 10:28 AM	#12
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	Dont worry Banshee, I'll ask Fatbloke to add them. Terry, can you add the following 2 sections to this poll? 11.Metzelers 12.I dont know what tyres, cos I am stupid, (only applies to Banshee) That should cover it, methinks :lol: C

12-03-2005, 11:55 AM	#13
DesmoDog Guest Posts: n/a	Diablo/Corsa mix

12-03-2005, 12:00 PM	#14
The Kevlar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Bridge' BT014's. Superb when they're warm, but a I've found them bit slippy this time of year when they're cold (ahem) , also heard a few other reports of this (including this months 'Bike' magazine)