Continental Tyres *Updated*
Just got some new Continentals which are rather amusingly called "Road Attack", if you should forget what they are titled, a brief glance will soon remind you as it's actually written in the tread pattern, (don't try this when moving, dummy).
Only done about 1000 miles on them so far but have been impressed by precise steering and good grip, I've only used them once in the rain, yesterday, they are confidence inspiring and grip well. Best bit about them is that they are cheap, and depending on life, about which I will report on later, could be a useful alternative choice for the fiscally sensitive. Example prices - taken from TyresalesUK.co.uk SV1000: Front (120/70-17): £64.21, Rear (180/55-17): £78.50 SV650: Front (120/60-17): £61.36, Rear (160/60-17): £71.36 |
Just done a deal with Oxford motorcycles for a pair of Continental Road attack tyres for £160 quid for the pair fitted and balanced including VAT!!!!
just hope they're good! I'll post a review up here as soon as I've had some decent riding out of them. CHeers |
ooooooh... new rubber. Had a full set of conti road attack fitted this morning.
I've only done 10 miles, but first impressions are.... they are more rounded than the stock dunny's so the bike feels like it's tipping into corners easier, which is quite offputting, but I'm sure I'll get used to it. The tread is DEEP!! Whether this will lead to longevity or whether it's a compromise to allow stickier compound, I don't know, but hopefully they'll have a decent lifespan. I know they need scrubbing in so am being ultra cautious, but the prospects are good so far, no misaventures, but then so decent speed either!! I will report more later. |
the deep tread pattern put me off these tyres last year, but they seem to be ok. I have seen many bikes fitted with them, and retrofitted too.
I will stick with Metzelers RoadTech for another 3000 miles. nicely scrubbed in and rounded off :P |
ok, done a couple of hundred miles on these tyres and they are........
FANTASTIC! took a while to get used to due to the different profile to the stock D220's but they grip like glue. I've already had more lean and carried better speed through corners than I did on the Dunny's. And the chicken strips are still at 1-2 cm on the rear. Still not got those pegs down but I think that's me running out of balls rather than the tyres struggling. I can't speak about longevity yet (obviously), but if anyone wants a cheap alt. to Bridgestones or others then these are the business. Enjoy... I am!!! |
I've got the attacks' too. (on 650S)
Done about 500 miles. I like 'em. They felt good form the outset, feel ok from cold & I like the 'cut slick' look they have. The profile should give long life as long as they don't square badly 'cos the TWI is off-centre. They've felt ok on damp roads. I avoid rain if possible. Word of warning. They are not a tyre for the diy fitter. The guy who did mine races bikes & uses both levers & machine. He says the sidewall on these is VERY stiff........no way they could be done by hand. |
Keep these reports coming, I might just be persuaded.
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I'd be tempted to try some. I read a tyre review in MCN a couple of years ago that rated Conti's highly.
Here's the Road Attack page with pix and reviews: http://www.conti-tyres.co.uk/contibi...yle/attack.htm |
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no problems on the heating front our WeeGaz!!!
they have max speed 174 mph stamped on them, which I believe is Z rating. Isn't this the same as the stock tyres and the 020 /010 's??? |
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They're only the 2nd pair of tyres I've had on the bike, & I don't remember feeling the previous 010's so can't compare........but the Attack's get hot.....hotter than I expected anyway.
I won't know what they're like in winter 'cos the bike won't be used, but so far there are no warming-up issues. They're ZR rated which the SV requires, I believe. |
There is some interesting reading at the www.sport-touring.net forum
Here is a post (I cut it out), that is a respond to some negative comments about the RoadAttack: Quote:
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conti road attacks
great tyres,
warm up fast, grip sooo well compared to stock D220's, roll in fast so makes the bike nice flickable, and has a grin factor all of there own. no issues in the wet, and they've seen more rain than dry recently, (commute 50miles a day on them) give lots of confidence, managed to scuff the right hand side within mm's of the edge on the roundabouts, (i was about 15mm from the edge on the D220's) and at £165 fitted and balanced were cheaper than the usual suspects by about £50 fitted. and they look like no other. great tyres. |
Had a new rear 020 fitted today for £115 at Bedford tyres and although they don't keep the Road Attack as standard they quoted me £140 fitted, which er makes it somewhat attractive and will almost definitely be the next set I put on which should be around the end of Feb.
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my first choice for replacements was to be the conti's however all the tyre places i spoke to warned me off them,wether this was because none kept them in stock or not is open to interpretation though
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Finally worn thru the MEZ4s and replaced them with a lovely pair of Road Attacks. I totally agree with some of the write ups about the profiles being rounded. Have done 50miles on them so far and slowly getting used to the grip. I got a pair fitted for £165 at motorcycletyresuk.co.uk.
I too was warned off them by a few dealers..I'm a commuter and weekend rider so longevity is important. |
What reasons did the dealers give for not recomending them?
i wonder if they just make less money selling them. |
My dealer also warned my about them. He said he even had a customer who came back a week after having them fitted to get them replaced by Bridgestones. Since i was interested in them as my next fit, i asked around and indeed there are real issues with the roadAttack, but most come from high powered bikes like a TL1000, VFR or Gixxers. It seems that as long as you use them on "low" powered bikes like the SV650 and don't do trackdays, you will be fine.
Since i don't want to take any chances on tyres, i going to fit a pair of Metzeler Z6 RoadTecs just be be safe. :lol: |
I can only laugh wholeheartedly at that.
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Me too, in my bout of insomnia the other night I had them to within about 5mm of the edge on the back and could have had it over further,
'Don't believe the hype' |
ffs, who to believe? everyone cant be right! cant they?
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If Sid Squid says they're alright on his SV thou, then I for one would give that a fair amount of credence. Dealers tend to tell you about what they want to sell you.
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Also recommended to me by a guy who has them on his Fazer 1000.
I think they're great on my 650. |
Just had a set of these fitted to replace the factory D220's, very good tyres IMO, dealer actually recommended them where I was :?
Anyway, bike feels much more secure especially in the wet.....although my old rear was very square. Most importantly, they're cheap :lol: |
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Anyone know what kind of mileage these tyres are getting?
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sorry, I'm on my second rear cos of a darn nail so not sure as yet... was on 2000 with pleeeeeenty left when I had to get a new one though
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I'd be interested to see how long they would last on an SV 'Lite' :D , less weight and torque could possibly even make these 10,000 mile tyres. Initial inpressions of grip and handling have been reinforced in the time I've had them, and they are particularly good in the wet. I cannot possibly understand what 'issues' have been raised over these tyres, they are excellent all rounders, particularly so in the wet, sensibly priced and definately long lasting, these are very clearly tyres intended for road use, and their function is obviously biased toward that, if that's what you need, buy some, I heartily recommend them for that. If you want tyres that are shagged in 1500 miles, so that everyone can see what a 'geezer' you are, spend your money elsewhere. |
Road Attacks are great! Done 500 miles on them now, and I've been leaning more and taking corners quicker since I rode out of the shop (previously D207s).
At 160 quid for the pair, can't beat them, at least for my use - commuting and IAM at the weekends. |
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The rear's dead, killed by a screw this afternoon, not worth a repair as it's nearly on the markers.
The edges are well razzed though, nicely rolled up and frazzled :twisted: , prior to the flat, this afternoon they were most enjoyable. The final result: 8150 miles. Little bargain. Probably going to try the Z6s next, I hope they're as good, for the money the Conti's will be a hard act to follow. |
On the recommendations on here the next set of tyres for me WILL be the Road Attacks. I'm perpetually skint so anything that handles well and wears even better is good for me. Especially like the good comments about how they handle in the wet, as I am probably the worlds worst wet weather rider. :roll:
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Done 1700 mile on my attacks and have lost about 1.5mm on the rear, and the print around the centre of the front tyre is still as visible as when new! had them over to about 1cm off the edges and not once had them attempting to slide :) . far better in the wet than my previous azaros. Definately recomend them!!
Rear: (highlighted where u can just make out edge of remaining lettering) Then Front: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ttackrear2.bmp http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tackfront2.bmp |
I've now done 600 odd miles on the attacks and seriously impressed. The day I went to have them fitted, it was lashing it down. As I was going to get both changed at the same time I was going to cancel and book another day, but decided to be brave and go get them changed anyway. Got them fitted for £165 which was nice, and then left to get back to work in the rain. Well after I went round a couple of roundabouts I realised that the tyres were giving a whole lot more grip than I expected. These tyres were brand new but still gave me grip and feel.
I am a crap wet weather rider but these tyres inspire confidence. I really don't mind pushing it a bit even when its damp, loads of feedback and lets you know nicely when the tyres want to let go. Also tested them in the dry around the local roads. Love them. I'm down to 10mm or so from the tyre wall and this is without moving my **** off the seat one little bit. Superb tyres. Only thing left is to see how long they last. I have noticed that the writing on the rear is all but gone after these 600 odd miles. The front though is still legible |
Im suprised to hear you have noticed tyre wear after such a short distance? having said that my tyres seemed to not wear for ages then suddenly start to disintigrate :cry: !
i have done nearly 4000 miles on them now and i only have about 3mm tread depth left i think! altho i did a stint with my rear tyre at 38psi which didnt help! I try to keep it at 42psi which seems to handle and wear better :) anybody found that too little or too much air in the tyre affect there wear rates? and where was your happy medium? |
I've messed with the tyre pressures before but found that I prefer the stock 33/36.
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NIce!
I get mine fitted tomorrow. |
Good choice! You wont be dissapointed! :twisted:
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