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Old 21-06-04, 10:18 AM   #1
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Default 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
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