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Old 19-06-13, 02:31 PM   #1
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Default Which new tyres?

Hi guy.

This has most likely been chatted about to the ends of the world a back but I'm a new rider and have no comparable experience when it comes to the round black things that keep me upright, my rear Tyre needs replacing as soon as the bank says yes.

So I was wondering should I stick with the standard Dunlop D220 or think about another tyre all together. I like to ride the bike quite hard but well within its limits.

All your help will be very much Appreciated
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Old 19-06-13, 02:42 PM   #2
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Default Re: New tyres.

i dont feel like standard dunlops really last very long if you give the bike a bit of stick, have you looked at michelin pilot road 3's? a better tyre in everyway i feel last lot longer and have more confidence in the rain with them too as the dunlops used to slide round quite a bit
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Old 19-06-13, 02:49 PM   #3
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Default New tyres.

I have just done a quick search to see what people think of the dunlops and all I can find is negative reviews.

So if I changed to say the Michelin on the rear would you recommend that I also replace the front at the same time even though the current front tyre is fine.
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Old 19-06-13, 02:49 PM   #4
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Default Re: New tyres.

Plus 1 for the PR 3's, had mine fitted back in April and love 'em. I commute 160 miles a week, every week and they inspire so much confidence in all conditions.
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Old 19-06-13, 02:52 PM   #5
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yeah i'd advise changing both at the same time due to different grips and tread pattern, not sure why but its always recommended to replace both
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Old 19-06-13, 02:56 PM   #6
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Default New tyres.

Do you know what a set should cost me around inc fitting
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Old 19-06-13, 03:00 PM   #7
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tyres should be around £210 so maybe like £240 fitted ish? depends who fits them really
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Old 19-06-13, 03:03 PM   #8
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Default New tyres.

Cool many thanks for your help, it gives me a very good idea on where I need to be.
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Old 19-06-13, 03:16 PM   #9
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Default Re: New tyres.

If your after a cheap option Maxxis are fine.
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Old 19-06-13, 03:21 PM   #10
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-120-60...item460f476b2a

These look ok for budgets, FWR Tyres fit them for £5 per wheel if the wheels are loose £25 if the wheels are on the bike. Never actually been but heard good reviews of them
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