Which tyres? - SV650.org

11-01-12, 11:10 PM

hi folks

so new season is apon us and new tyres are needed as this is going to be my first tyre change on the sv i was wondering what everyone else is using and what you personally enjoy using i do have 2 posibilities the first being dunlop roadsmarts and the second pirrelli angels any info will be greatly appreciated

appollo1 · 12-01-12, 12:45 AM

tyres are individual choice i believe but if you look here

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138

you will see what most people are using. Avons and Michelin PR's are very popular.

12-01-12, 12:48 AM

thank you i do agree with the personal choice thing it was just to see what was going finding the link useful cheers mate

appollo1 · 12-01-12, 07:22 PM

always here to help

timwilky · 12-01-12, 08:15 PM

I am using Angels as my normal Rossos were out of stock. Not yet inspired by them. Seem a bit hard.

12-01-12, 10:46 PM

Loving my Bt-023's. Wet grip is fantastic as well.

13-01-12, 08:59 PM

When my first set of tyres ran out I changed to the Dunlop roadsmarts the front will last easily 8000miles and the rear 6000miles. I've done 20k since the first set and I wouldn't change them for anything else. The grip is brilliant both in the wet and dry.

13-01-12, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

I am using Angels as my normal Rossos were out of stock. Not yet inspired by them. Seem a bit hard.

Curse you and you ever so slightly too late comments! I'm booked in to get a pair of Angels tomorrow having read (virtually) nothing but good things about them. That said, I'm currently on the original Dunlop D220s which I hate with a vengeance but I was too tight to change whilst they still had rubber ... that said, they are now squared off to a right angle and have the wire coming through at the rear

(I know, it's not clever) so I think anything is going to be a serious improvement!

£209 a pair for ride in/out didn't seem outrageous either. Besides, they apparently do some sort of novelty face changing thing which must be much more important than their handling, right?

14-01-12, 10:41 AM

Lol I think its time you get rid of those tyres. Even with tread the Dunlop 220 arnt at all confidence inspiring lol

14-01-12, 11:16 AM

The d220's on mine make it feel like the roads have permanent black ice, going around a roundabout in the wet at 20 mph gave my sphincter a good work out, I can't decide between angels, roadsmarts or bt 023's.

11-01-12, 11:10 PM	#1
wigumjunior Guest Posts: n/a	Which tyres? hi folks so new season is apon us and new tyres are needed as this is going to be my first tyre change on the sv i was wondering what everyone else is using and what you personally enjoy using i do have 2 posibilities the first being dunlop roadsmarts and the second pirrelli angels any info will be greatly appreciated

12-01-12, 12:45 AM	#2
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: what tyres ??? tyres are individual choice i believe but if you look here http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138 you will see what most people are using. Avons and Michelin PR's are very popular. __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

12-01-12, 12:48 AM	#3
wigumjunior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what tyres ??? thank you i do agree with the personal choice thing it was just to see what was going finding the link useful cheers mate

12-01-12, 07:22 PM	#4
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: Which tyres? always here to help __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

12-01-12, 08:15 PM	#5
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Which tyres? I am using Angels as my normal Rossos were out of stock. Not yet inspired by them. Seem a bit hard. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

12-01-12, 10:46 PM	#6
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which tyres? Loving my Bt-023's. Wet grip is fantastic as well.

13-01-12, 08:59 PM	#7
SVJC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which tyres? When my first set of tyres ran out I changed to the Dunlop roadsmarts the front will last easily 8000miles and the rear 6000miles. I've done 20k since the first set and I wouldn't change them for anything else. The grip is brilliant both in the wet and dry.

14-01-12, 10:41 AM	#9
SVJC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which tyres? Lol I think its time you get rid of those tyres. Even with tread the Dunlop 220 arnt at all confidence inspiring lol

14-01-12, 11:16 AM	#10
LV426 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which tyres? The d220's on mine make it feel like the roads have permanent black ice, going around a roundabout in the wet at 20 mph gave my sphincter a good work out, I can't decide between angels, roadsmarts or bt 023's.

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