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02-02-09, 11:37 AM
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tyre choice- which one?
hi all
just like to say a quick hello my name is chris from bridgend area s/wales. this is my first thread. i have a k3 silver 650. my question is i need a pair of new tyres. i have had two prices for avon storms and a pair of bt 021`s they are both £180 fitted . i would be very grateful for any feedback on each tyres. main use is for commuting in all weathers except ice!!!!!!. and the occasional rideout. p.s i have no clue on which would be the best. thanks chris |
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02-02-09, 11:49 AM
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Re: tyre choice- which one????
The avons are a good tyre, everyone who's fitted them seems to like them. Long life, plenty sticky enough in the dry, awesome in the wet.
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02-02-09, 12:36 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one?
Personaly I would go for the Dunlop Roadsmarts as they are very highly rated in all conditions and have a very good tread life as well as good handling characteristics (they are tripple compound). I have recently had a set on my SV (around £200) and I use my bike daily for work in all conditions and they have been fantastic...
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02-02-09, 12:39 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one????
Have a look at the Tyre Section of this forum.
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Tyres are a personal preference though, what you may like others may not. |
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02-02-09, 01:13 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one?
I have just had my tyres changed and i went for the storms after people on here pointed them out to me.
You will notice the difference right away. I am pretty new to riding but since having these fitted i have a lot more confidence in myself and the bike, it just seems to stick to the road. Avon Storms get my vote 
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02-02-09, 01:19 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one?
spiked might be a good idea today.....................
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02-02-09, 01:20 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one?
RBOs.
They're good.
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02-02-09, 01:51 PM
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02-02-09, 02:00 PM
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Re: tyre choice- which one?
Most popular advice you will probably get....
Avon Storms Michelin pr2 metzeler z6 |
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