Which Tyre?

[nik_nunez]

stuck on the next tyres to get for the SV, ive done searches and read about the different tyres, just after a poll to help me choose

thanks

roadsmarts are not on the poll as they have no stock of them anywhere

[arcdef]

ive had the bridgestone and was not happy with them, am now changing to avon storm so only time will tell if they are any better!

[ThEGr33k]

Ive heard people cant get the roadsmart, I had no issue. WTF!? Can no one order them? Tried National tyre's? Thats where I got mine from...

I used PR2's and they were great tyres! If you want similar tyre's that are cheaper (the PR2's use similar soft rubber on the sides to them) then get Pilot Power's, they are brilliant in all weathers!!! They should be about the same price as the storms too.

So to summerise check the price on the Pilot Power's! ;)

[Smoggy]

Cant moan about my PR2s.

[G]

I have the bridgestone.....I have said in a few posts now that I'm finding it hard to get used to them

There is not really any grip issues, its just there is no feedback, so its very hard to know where the limits of the 021's are.

They are not lasting very long on my 600rr either. Someone asked at the weekend how I was finding them as he thought I had done a good 5k on them when I have only done about 1500 on them. Sooner they run out the sooner they are off the bike though so I'm not complaining.

[Old Git]

Just had storms fitted last weekend, been out in the wet ( carefully) no probs, out for a blast in the dry last night, not a twitch, wobble or anything, seem to be good, but nothing to really compare with, bridgestones on before but only had them for about 2K, no issues with them either.

Storms look bigger, am sure its an optical illusion, but just seems to be more rubber & gives more confidence, cornering with them last night was great, in the end was not even looking at speed or anything, only concentrating on the road ahead, so total faith.

I paid £201 ride in / out so £190 sounds good.

[Gerry]

Can't recommend them ( as I'm very much a newbie) but I read all the posts re tyres on here to replace my Metz4's on my new bike.

The Avons seemed to be by far the most used & popular for general riding.

Just got two Avon Storms today off ebay, £152 plus £12.00 overnight.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Avon-Pair-Storm-120-60-17-160-60-17-AV55-AV56_W0QQitemZ150084048389QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mo torcycle_Parts?hash=item150084048389&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Look lovely sat in my office :love:

G

[G]

Storms look bigger, am sure its an optical illusion,



Its no an illusion :mad: pete commented on how small my rear tyre looked next to DMC's Maxxis.....exactly the same tyre size but MASSIVE actual difference.

[nik_nunez]

Ive heard people cant get the roadsmart, I had no issue. WTF!? Can no one order them? Tried National tyre's? Thats where I got mine from...

I used PR2's and they were great tyres! If you want similar tyre's that are cheaper (the PR2's use similar soft rubber on the sides to them) then get Pilot Power's, they are brilliant in all weathers!!! They should be about the same price as the storms too.

So to summerise check the price on the Pilot Power's! ;)

tried them, its the front tyre that is the problem, the guy from national said he called his usual stock place with no luck and then called dunlop and they said it might be awhile as they are on back order

[nik_nunez]

Cant moan about my PR2s.

i heard you might be getting rid of your SV for a KTM or something, have you changed yet?

small world i play football with ian (rides a honda) and phil (r6) - not had the chance to get out riding with them yet tho

[Mr Farley]

I've got Pirelli Diablos, which were on my bike when I got it.....very pleased with them. 120/70 on the front, 160/60 on the back......I guess that's standard :confused:

[simesb]

I've got Pirelli Diablos, which were on my bike when I got it.....very pleased with them. 120/70 on the front, 160/60 on the back......I guess that's standard :confused:

Nope - 120/60 on the front.

[zunkus]

My brother just bought Continental ContiSportAttack. They warm pretty quick and grip like a vice. Look great too. If I had to buy now I'd buy them.

[Mr Farley]

Nope - 120/60 on the front.

Ok, thanks. Handling seems fine so I guess I'll stick with what I've got :-k

[Jamiebridges123]

PR2's if you're happy paying for them.

In the case of the diablos, you can fit a 120/70 with no adjustments NEEDED however it's recommended you drop the bike through the forks about 11mm to keep the geometry the same..