Which tyres?

[bobbleheadbarne]

Need new front tyre as old on its way out, I have battlax front and rear but feels like its not got much grip, and i feel like im going to slip more now as front is low. What is best tyres for the sv 650 2000(x) cheers all marks out of 10/10:salut:

[ridelikeaturtle]

I wish a mod would suggest that no one ask this question.

All tyres are good, there's no consensus, it's very subjective. Any tyres are a lot better than we are as riders.

Your best bet is to talk to a tyre shop owner - who sells a lot of tyres for a lot of different bikes - and see what they suggest based on your riding style and environment.

[Spanner Man]

I wish a mod would suggest that no one ask this question.

All tyres are good, there's no consensus, it's very subjective. Any tyres are a lot better than we are as riders.




There's no harm in asking, especially when it's a newer member. This is a discussion forum after all.

And not all tyres are good, on all makes & models (ask an ST1100 owner). Or try some Cheng Shin Ditchfinders for size!

Avon Storm ST's are highly regarded on SV's, by the way.


Cheers.

[WelshWop]

Why shouldnt he ask the question? Tyres are a major part of a bike that should be selected carefully. Some tyres are bad! Speak for yourself when you talk about riding abilities.

[ridelikeaturtle]

There's no harm in asking, especially when it's a newer member. This is a discussion forum after all.

And not all tyres are good, on all makes & models (ask an ST1100 owner). Or try some Cheng Shin Ditchfinders for size!

Avon Storm ST's are highly regarded on SV's, by the way.


Cheers.

Fair enough, maybe I assumed too much.

Just trying to avoid the "Dunlops are horrible, I'll only ever use Bridgestone"-brigade. Dunlops aren't horrible, and you'll have just as many people saying exactly the opposite.

I don't think many (any?) riders will be exceeding the capabilities of their tyres. But there are a lot of riders who will be exceeding their own capabilities pretty quickly. Then they blame the tyres, which is wrong. So take the "<brand X> is crap" remarks with a pinch of salt.

So... excepting really crap retreads, there isn't much between tyres from the major manufacturers: Avon, Michi, Conti, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, etc. They're all really good.

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Need new front tyre as old on its way out, I have battlax front and rear but feels like its not got much grip, and i feel like im going to slip more now as front is low. What is best tyres for the sv 650 2000(x) cheers all marks out of 10/10:salut:

when you say battlax are you talking about the bt021's?

I have they on at the moment and for enthusiastic riding I don't rate them at all either.

They may be good for touring etc as to be fair they have lasted over 5k of fairly hard riding, but there is no feel in them, very wooden.

I will be trying the Michelin that pete&lissa are fond of next, although I can't remember the name of them.

[Lissa]

I will be trying the Michelin that pete&lissa are fond of next, although I can't remember the name of them.

As if by magic.....:D

Pilot Road 2's.

[rictus01]

An on going subject, as is tyre development, so no harm in asking, even if the question is perhaps worded vaguely, but I'd agree with Stewart Avon Storms offer a good blend of performance and longevity along with Strada's, Metz Z6's.

Cheers Mark.

[Dave20046]

I really like the avon storms, however only got to compare them with battleaxes (I think - some that were on it when purchased) and dunlop d208rrs. Stuck with avons as I liked em

[bobbleheadbarne]

i do have the bt021's and it feels like the spares you get in a car the hard molded ones looking at the avons now, ps i am newbie to site and bike riding so all help is welcome even negitave thanks rlt

[bobbleheadbarne]

thanks to all please keep suggestions flowing

[Grant66]

I've got BT021's at the moment and they are a lot better than the Metz's (they wern't z6) that were on before. The Metz'z had that falling off a cliff feeling due to squaring of the rear, so maybe the perceved improvement was due more to the better profile on the new tyres than the tyres being better.

The BT021's don't give much confidence in the wet, they feel vague, in the dry I have no problems with them.

I'll be changing the front soon, but won't be getting another BT.

[ridelikeaturtle]

i do have the bt021's and it feels like the spares you get in a car the hard molded ones looking at the avons now, ps i am newbie to site and bike riding so all help is welcome even negitave thanks rlt

hey dude, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound negative.

If your tyres are old (>5yrs) they'll feel like muck. There should be a datestamp on the sidewall, a 4-digit number that shows the week (first 2 digits) and year (last 2 digits) of the tyre manufacture. Also maybe check the pressures.

I've had Conti Road Attacks on the SV and ZX9R; but also Dunlops and Pirellis. I've got Avons on the 954 Fireblade. They're all very good.

Whatever you get I'm sure you'll feel a huge difference to whatever you've got now. It happens to me every time I get new tyres.

[bobbleheadbarne]

well you learn somthing every day didn't know tires can go out of date will check tyre pressure in morning again cheers

[Dave20046]

well you learn somthing every day didn't know tires can go out of date will check tyre pressure in morning again cheers
Have they been left to stand for a long time (i'm guessing so if you haven't killed them in 5 years), the rubber goes crap, as above. Any cracks or signs of perishing on the rubber?

[bobbleheadbarne]

rear is 9months old front come with bike iv had it for 9 monthe it was stood for 8 weeks while i was a abroad plus its running little crap

[BanannaMan]

Michelin PR2's !!!

Because no one was ever sorry that they bought the best!

[barwel1992]

ahh good old bt021 you realy have to push that tire to make it work as it dosent heat up that well, had a set on my mt-03 and found that if you ignored the fact the felt a bit erm well sketchy in the wet and cold, and pushed a bit harder on them they did warm up and stick very very well never hand any of the problems im having at the moment

DO not TOUCH maxxis supermaxx with a 20ft pole they are utterly usless in the wet even when warm and skip a slide all over the place, in the dry thogh they are golden but we live in the uk so when is it dry? lol

got some avon storms to go on next :D

[Dave20046]

I've heard thye a bit dicey in the wet but fantastic in the dry. Aren't they only like £120 a set?

[Aquila]

Got a set on mine,still under the 100mile break-in,seem ok to me so far!;)

[DavieSV]

I bought the bike with D220's on and the were fine whilst I was getting used to the bike.

Then had a couple of sets of D208's, alot more grippy but after I moved to a different tyre, I descovered it was the profile was a bit too flat for me and I had to work the bike abit harder in the corners.

Next a few sets of Pilot sports, loved the grip they gave and the turn in with a sharper profile than the D208's. Didn't like the life. The last rear I had only did 2500 miles.

I wanted a bit more life, so put on a set of BT021's. Hated them from the moment I turned a wheel. Life span was great, about 6000 untill I took them off, and they have kept there profile due to the dual compound, infact they are still on a shelf now with a good 1000 mile or so left in them (just incase of puncture)

I now have Pilot Power 2ct's. I love these tyres. I put them on before last years AR and the only time they have let go is when my scot oiler dumped oil all over the rear tyre. The rear is starting to flat spot now after 4500 miles. The grip is amazing. Ace in all road conditions IMO

[thedonal]

I've got BT021s on at the moment- not that fond of them, tbh. Not even as good as the 020's I had on last. Gonna try Avon Storms next.

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oh yeah I reckon Avon Storms are rather fantastic on a curvy SV :-)