so whats it to be?

[sv-robo]

howdy doody all.
well the bikes just come out of winter storage and the 1st thing i need to do is change the standard d220 tyres as the front is getting low so changing both.
Over recent months ive read various tyre threads here and some of the feedback has been very imformative..like not a lot of people like the d220 although as yet ive never had a problem with them but know there is a lot better out there.
General opinion seems to be
a/pr 2s
b/z6s
c/pirrelli diablo's
d/avon storms
e/bridgestone020 even though now there is the 021(which i like the sound of 15% more tread life apparrently)

so question is.... which of the above would you go for if you wanted at least 5/6000 miles out of them of med/hard riding? and reasons why,then when the pennies are saved the most popular ones will more than likely be the ones i go for(might even put these tyre theads to bed once and for all,lol.

:cheers:all.

[northwind]

I'd get whichever was cheapest, they're all ace. I've got Diablo Stradas on just now which are, well, exactly as good as the Roadtecs they replaced since they're very nearly the same tyre. 020s are pretty old, I don't think they stand up in this company really and they're not well discounted either (because for a long time they were the best road tyres out there, a lot of people are attached to them I think) Still not a bad tyre, but basically the others do everything better- more grip, more miles.

I plan on using Storms next but I've got a set and a half of Stradas to kill first, that'll take most of the year at current rates unless I get another flat.

[scooby2102]

picked up a pair of roadsmarts today, goin to fit them tonight

they came highly recommended by independentphoto so he better be right ha ha ha

will need to get it booked in for its MOT now

will let you know how they perform (bearing in mind that I am not a racer):shaking:

[Durbs]

The 021's always get a good writeup and its got the sticky sides for the hard bits of your medium/hard riding. I got the 020's and got no complaint but if i was swopping it'd be 21's.

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Pirelli are offering £30 cashback on a pair of their new Diablo Rosso's. These are quite expensive so the £30 will bring them back into line with the others on your list.

Here is the link for the voucher: http://www.pirelli.co.uk/en_GB/browser/attachments/pdf/DL%20Campaign%20Slip.pdf

For my last set of tyres I had Z6's and I really liked them. I have just changed to a BT021 on the rear and I like feel of this tyre too.

Tim.

[Lissa]

Pirelli are offering £30 cashback on a pair of their new Diablo Rosso's. These are quite expensive so the £30 will bring them back into line with the others on your list.

Here is the link for the voucher: http://www.pirelli.co.uk/en_GB/browser/attachments/pdf/DL%20Campaign%20Slip.pdf

For my last set of tyres I had Z6's and I really liked them. I have just changed to a BT021 on the rear and I like feel of this tyre too.

Tim.

Looking at Pirelli's site, the Rosso's aren't available in SV sizes:(

http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/hypersport/none&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=91208&uri=/pirellityre/en_GB/browser/xml/catalog/moto/MOTO_MV_DIABLOROSSO_HYP.xml

[Tim in Belgium]

I've had Pirelli Diablo Stradas (basically the same tyre as the Z6) and found them great on the road, and good on track & the Nurburgring, nice and progressive when they start to drift. Going for stickier tyres this year as I'm not off touring, and fancy some bling ;)

[Dangerous Dave]

Oh... god.... not another tyre thread! All the tyres you have listed are good on the SV, everybody will have a different opinion as to what is best as we all look for different things and have different riding styles. As Northwind said, go for what ever is cheapest!

I was fitting different tyres at every replacement to begin with to find which suited me best.

[John 675]

Take a look at the new BT0-16's apparently they are 5 compund on the rear and three on the front.. looking at them for my next change :D

[rictus01]

anything more than sports touring rubber on the roads is ego not sense.

Z6 or Strada's were my preference, In fact will probably put one of these pairs on the T'bird next.

Cheers Mark.

[Biker_Billy]

anything more than sports touring rubber on the roads is ego not sense.

Z6 or Strada's were my preference, In fact will probably put one of these pairs on the T'bird next.

Cheers Mark.

Unless they are cheap...I have Stradas on at the mo - I'm looking at around 185 ish fitted, whereas the special offer at Busters for Michelin Pilot Powers, are 113 delivered, with another 25 on top for fitting...

Ideally I'd go for stradas again, but I cant justify the additional 50 quid or so...

[Girth]

Looking at Pirelli's site, the Rosso's aren't available in SV sizes:(

http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?categoria=/catalog/moto/hypersport/none&vehicleType=MOTO&product_id=91208&uri=/pirellityre/en_GB/browser/xml/catalog/moto/MOTO_MV_DIABLOROSSO_HYP.xml


They are for the thou! :p

Getting mine fitted tomorrow.

[Beenz]

I don't have my SV anymore but I've got a pair of Conti Road Attacks on my MT-03, so far I'm very impressed by them, good for sprited hooning and seem to be lasting well. Pretty cheap compared to the competition sport touring tyres out there.

My second choice would be Avon Storm STs'.

[dizzyblonde]

Avon Storms for defo, I've got them on the black and Avon Azaros on Suze, YorkieChris has storms on his, Melody will be getting some on hers on Wednesday I believe, I'm almost right in thinking Luckypants is getting some on his viffer too.
They're superb all year. Grip the road great and are just a really good all round tyre.

[-Ralph-]

As said everyone prefers different tyres, personally it's the Pirelli Diablo Strada / Metzeler Roadtec Z6.

Try making it a poll and see what transpires. From the replys to this so far you have 10 recommendations with 5 votes for Strada/Z6, 1 for the BT021, 1 for the RoadSmart, 1 Road Attack, 1 BT016, 1 Avon Storms.

If you search the tyre section for the options you are considering you'll find plenty of polls. When I look it was the Strada that won them all and thats why I bought them, and they've been great. Grip and much happier to tip into corners and stay steady at lean than the D220.