Tyre suggestions.....

14-09-2010, 05:02 PM

I've got a pair of Rennesports on the 900 - the rear is almost worn out but the front still has plenty of life.

Any suggestions for a replacement for the rear which would compliment the front - could do with something with a bit more tread as 1/ I don't go anywhere near a track 2/ winter is a coming 3/ will last a bit more than 3000 miles.

Sizes are 180/55 on the back and 120/70 front.

Cheers

G

Char · 14-09-2010, 05:03 PM

must say whatever you decide - try round & black on ebay they are very helpful

Albie · 14-09-2010, 05:05 PM

Pirellis have always been good to me and lasted fairly well. I had corse ones on the s4

J.P · 14-09-2010, 05:08 PM

The Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tyre wears extremely well. Alan C says he's done 15,000 on his and they looked ok'ish.

For sticky rubber the Pilot Power 2CT is my chice for road and track.

14-09-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Char

must say whatever you decide - try round & black on ebay they are very helpful

Thanks - I'll have a look

rollo22 · 14-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Cheap and good Maxxiis super sport about £160 a pair on EBay
use them on the S4RS

chris yeatman · 14-09-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Char

must say whatever you decide - try round & black on ebay they are very helpful

also with tread would be good,

uksurfer · 14-09-2010, 07:00 PM

rear tyres are on promo at 'deardens' at the moment as maxxis

14-09-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.P

The Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tyre wears extremely well. Alan C says he's done 15,000 on his and they looked ok'ish.

For sticky rubber the Pilot Power 2CT is my chice for road and track.

I fit a a pair last week and I must say they are brilliant.

Yorkie · 14-09-2010, 07:17 PM

Just a suggestion, buy 2 rear tyres to 1 front, works for me!

Yorkie.

15-09-2010, 10:58 AM

Bridgestone BT-023s

15-09-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cairojay

Bridgestone BT-023s

Bridgestone BT-21's, totaly transformed the M900.
It already had a pair of 21's on when i bought the bike, although they were never overly inspiring, cornering wise (plus they were two year old!).
Within a hundred or so miles, the new tyres certainly gave me confidence to get me knee down on a few occasions, makes all the difference.

G ; )

Grumpy · 15-09-2010, 08:07 PM

My Griso came with Rennsports, whichI replaced with Maxxis supersports, I found them to be a better all round tyre. They last longer, handle better, and give better feed back, plus they are less expensive.

15-09-2010, 08:47 PM

Thanks all - got a few ideas and just getting prices for supply / fitting..........

uksurfer · 15-09-2010, 08:48 PM

deardens fit in an hour, wait a week and you can pop round and have a cup of tea while your waiting mate

14-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
Gordon H Guest Posts: n/a	Tyre suggestions..... I've got a pair of Rennesports on the 900 - the rear is almost worn out but the front still has plenty of life. Any suggestions for a replacement for the rear which would compliment the front - could do with something with a bit more tread as 1/ I don't go anywhere near a track 2/ winter is a coming 3/ will last a bit more than 3000 miles. Sizes are 180/55 on the back and 120/70 front. Cheers G

14-09-2010, 05:03 PM	#2
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	must say whatever you decide - try round & black on ebay they are very helpful __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

14-09-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Pirellis have always been good to me and lasted fairly well. I had corse ones on the s4 __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

14-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#4
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	The Michelin Pilot Road 2CT tyre wears extremely well. Alan C says he's done 15,000 on his and they looked ok'ish. For sticky rubber the Pilot Power 2CT is my chice for road and track. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

14-09-2010, 06:07 PM	#6
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	Cheap and good Maxxiis super sport about £160 a pair on EBay use them on the S4RS __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

14-09-2010, 07:00 PM	#8
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	rear tyres are on promo at 'deardens' at the moment as maxxis __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

14-09-2010, 07:17 PM	#10
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Just a suggestion, buy 2 rear tyres to 1 front, works for me! Yorkie. __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

15-09-2010, 10:58 AM	#11
cairojay Guest Posts: n/a	Bridgestone BT-023s

15-09-2010, 08:07 PM	#13
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	My Griso came with Rennsports, whichI replaced with Maxxis supersports, I found them to be a better all round tyre. They last longer, handle better, and give better feed back, plus they are less expensive. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

15-09-2010, 08:47 PM	#14
Gordon H Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks all - got a few ideas and just getting prices for supply / fitting..........

15-09-2010, 08:48 PM	#15
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	deardens fit in an hour, wait a week and you can pop round and have a cup of tea while your waiting mate __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s