Best tyres for a curvey s

[ninjadoll]

Hi all. I've had my sv for all of 6 months now but the rear tyre is needing replaced. My bf reckons the front has not long to go so I should get them both replaced. Thing is what are the best tyres for my model bike? I'm not a fast rider by any means and my bf says I have chicken strips as wide as the M6. I ride mostly town and weekend pootles if that helps.

[fizzwheel]

I've tried a few different sorts of tyres on my bikes. To be honest for the SV I don't think you can beat the Metzler Roadtec Z6 out of the ones I've tried.

However. Michellin Pilot Road 2's seems to be getting good feedback as do the Pirelli Diablo Strada ( Same as the Metzler Z6 )

So personally I think you'll be OK with any of those.

Hope that helps

[ninjadoll]

Thanks :D I just want them to stick tom the road like glue 24/7. I must sound dim lol.

[hovis]

road attacks are good IMO

[Well Oiled]

road attacks are good IMO

Second that. I had Road Attacks fitted to my curvy and they felt great. Always felt planted. Good value too. If you're anywhere near the East Midlands our local friens Spannerman will do a great deal on them.

HTH Keith

[Lissa]

We have the Pilot Road 2's, and can't fault them. Rode all the way home from Wales in pouring rain and felt totally confident with their grip, far more so than we ever did with the Diablo's, and in the dry they are awesome too.

We'll be sticking with them from now on.:D ( Pun NOT intended)

[Viney]

I prefer the Diablo Stradas/Metz Z6's over the Conti road attacks(Which i hated). Had both.

As for the inital question. Its very subjective. Everyone wants different things from thier tyres, and everyone looks for different things when riding, and everyones opinion is different. If you are on stock rubber, then anything will seem better/different.

[rictus01]

Agreed Z6's/strada's are your first call, road attacks will be a couple of quid cheaper and another good option, but don't last as long as the Z6's, so I'd go for them over the road attacks.

However if mileage isn't an issue then perhaps consider Avon vipers sport (or for a bit more mileage the "ST" ) which are very good, although some don't like the amount of feedback they give, but if you have money to burn, Rennsports are probably the best I had on the SV (although did kill them in 1850 miles :smt103).

But as said, just about anything will feel better than stock rubber, so enjoy.

Cheers Mark.

[ninjadoll]

Thanks guys for the advice. It was pirelli diabolo strads that were on them. My bf got them both changed for me yesterday to some new type of tyre called 2CT roads. Not exactly sure if that's correct as I haven't been out to look them yet. He's scrubbed them in for me. I'll have a look when I go out next. I'd love to be able to come back and say they feel like this and that but TBH I'm not too sure what people mean by feel and grip and all that. I just want to know that I wont be sliding all over the place.

[Viney]

Mich pilots. A good tyre by all accounts. Enjoy

[Blue_SV650S]

Cheng-Shin, can't go wrong with a pair of Cheng-Shins 8) :smt003

[hovis]

Longest Mileage
1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd= Bridgestone BT-020
2nd= Dunlop D220ST
4th Pirelli Diablo Strada
5th= Bridgestone BT-021
5th= Metzler Roadtec Z6
5th= Continental Road Attack

Best wet grip
1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd Pirelli Diablo Strada
3rd Metzler Roadtec Z6
4th Continental Road Attack
5th Dunlop D220 ST
6th Bridgestone BT-021
7th Bridgestone BT-020

[Grinch]

Thats nice but where did that information come from? As I would disagree with the mileage.

[Law]

Thats nice but where did that information come from? As I would disagree with the mileage.

I posted that in the Independent tests thread. ;)

It originally came from the Michelin site hence Pilot Road 2's being top in everything.

http://www.michelin.co.uk/uk/front/affich.jsp?codeRubrique=66

[therealvw]

Hmm, might be going to get some Pilot Roads too.

[Baph]

Hmm, might be going to get some Pilot Roads too.
I intend to do a write up about the Pilot Road 2's next week, after this weekends ride.

Yes, I ride a pointy, but it's the same tyre.

[yorkie_chris]

How are they looking baph?

We all definately got plenty of info about wet grip this weekend!

[clanger]

I opted for the Dunlop 207's for my curvey sv...and they are the bee's knees, superb for grip and perfect for cornering...they gave me mucho of added confidence.

[yorkie_chris]

Getting a pair of Avon Storm STs on mine wedsday, will let you know how they do when theyve got a couple 100 miles on em