Where to buy tyres in The North? - SV650.org

10-10-11, 09:08 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for some new tyres for my SV, any ideas where to get them from? Anywhere in the north would be welcome as I travel a fair bit. Basically Stirling down to Manchester. Also as I'm new to the whole biking thing, any recommendations on tyres, I tend to ride in just about anything but snow and ice.

Theboatman

Luckypants · 10-10-11, 09:24 AM

For a recommendation, read the tyre forum... http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138

TBH any modern sports touring tyre will be good.

For buying up north, maybe some others can comment - but I was caught out on the GM in 2010 and got a new rear from Strathearn Tyres in Crieff, who did a good job at a good price. Maybe too far for you?

10-10-11, 09:31 AM

Doh! I even attempted to search the forum before posting! How did I miss that!

Cheers Mike

punyXpress · 10-10-11, 09:53 AM

Hi Simon
Unless you're a fairweather fairy, I'd say Michelin PR3s.
Super grip in the wet, which is when you REALLY need it & mine on the Street Triple show virtually no signs of wear after 2000 miles. Cost me £250.

11-10-11, 10:30 AM

I have a new, never fitted Pirelli Angel ST for sale - standard (120/60/17)

£70 ono.

maviczap · 11-10-11, 10:45 AM

Metzeler Z6's good in the wet and excellent in the dry even on the track

No complaints here

MisterTommyH · 11-10-11, 11:16 AM

I got Avon Storms on the recommendation of a few on here.

Don't have much to compare it to, but I like them.

TheRamJam · 11-10-11, 11:24 AM

Have a look at a pair of Pirelli Angel ST's. I have them on the GSXR and they are great. Plenty of grip on the road and warm up very quickly. Can get some good lean on them too. Not as sticky as some sportier track focused tyres like the Diablo's but these are built to last (3100 miles and counting) and give me bags of confidence in the wet

11-10-11, 12:04 PM

i would second the avon storms as they suited the sv perfectly. howver if you can streach to some roadsmarts you will get significantly more milage from them. however they have jumped a lot in price recently!

11-10-11, 01:07 PM

Hunts are decent for tyers. Pair of Continental Road Attacks for 250 fitted. Ive ran them for 2 years and they have been fine in snow and rain.

10-10-11, 09:08 AM	#1
theboatman Guest Posts: n/a	Where to buy tyres in The North? Hi Guys, I'm looking for some new tyres for my SV, any ideas where to get them from? Anywhere in the north would be welcome as I travel a fair bit. Basically Stirling down to Manchester. Also as I'm new to the whole biking thing, any recommendations on tyres, I tend to ride in just about anything but snow and ice. Theboatman

10-10-11, 09:24 AM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Tyres for the new SV For a recommendation, read the tyre forum... http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138 TBH any modern sports touring tyre will be good. For buying up north, maybe some others can comment - but I was caught out on the GM in 2010 and got a new rear from Strathearn Tyres in Crieff, who did a good job at a good price. Maybe too far for you? __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-10-11, 09:31 AM	#3
theboatman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyres for the new SV Doh! I even attempted to search the forum before posting! How did I miss that! Cheers Mike

10-10-11, 09:53 AM	#4
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Tyres for the new SV Hi Simon Unless you're a fairweather fairy, I'd say Michelin PR3s. Super grip in the wet, which is when you REALLY need it & mine on the Street Triple show virtually no signs of wear after 2000 miles. Cost me £250. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

11-10-11, 10:30 AM	#5
Jordy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyres for the new SV I have a new, never fitted Pirelli Angel ST for sale - standard (120/60/17) £70 ono.

11-10-11, 10:45 AM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Tyres for the new SV Metzeler Z6's good in the wet and excellent in the dry even on the track No complaints here __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

11-10-11, 11:16 AM	#7
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Re: Tyres for the new SV I got Avon Storms on the recommendation of a few on here. Don't have much to compare it to, but I like them.

11-10-11, 11:24 AM	#8
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,138	Re: Tyres for the new SV Have a look at a pair of Pirelli Angel ST's. I have them on the GSXR and they are great. Plenty of grip on the road and warm up very quickly. Can get some good lean on them too. Not as sticky as some sportier track focused tyres like the Diablo's but these are built to last (3100 miles and counting) and give me bags of confidence in the wet __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

11-10-11, 12:04 PM	#9
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tyres for the new SV i would second the avon storms as they suited the sv perfectly. howver if you can streach to some roadsmarts you will get significantly more milage from them. however they have jumped a lot in price recently!

11-10-11, 01:07 PM	#10
AZZ3R Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to buy tyres in The North? Hunts are decent for tyers. Pair of Continental Road Attacks for 250 fitted. Ive ran them for 2 years and they have been fine in snow and rain.

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