New tire choice - SV650.org

04-01-05, 11:06 PM

I have a 02 SV650 and need a back tire. I currently have a Metzeler MEZ4 and need to buy something new. I am not Mr. Supersport and have only ridden for 5 months. I was looking at the Bridgestone BT-020 from what I read from another SV650 site. I am looking for a sport-tourer tire as I am new and don't intend to be leaning over any time soon and would like decent tread life. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

timwilky · 04-01-05, 11:23 PM

The mez are ****e. but you need to change both rear and front as there is no way you would want an 020 on the back with a stock mez up front.

I use a pair of 020 and it was amazing just how much better the SV handled after I changed. Cornering was a lot more positive/faster.

Remember to take it easy for the first 50 or so miles as they will still have the release compound on them. Find a nice big roundabout and scrub away the puff lines or even better a nice ride down the twisties and get both of them

05-01-05, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the advice. I planned on buying one but now I will get both. All the posts I read recommended the BT-020 but they were from a few years ago. Some even mentioned 010 in front and 020 in rear. I think I'll stick to the 020.

05-01-05, 12:09 AM

I know you've already mentioned the BT020, but have a look at the conti road attacks. I think everyone on here who's tried them is chuffed and for the price they can't be argued with.

05-01-05, 12:17 AM

I was going to go for BT 014's, but I think (having read the reviews in the Tyres section) I'll be going for Pirelli Diablo's

05-01-05, 12:55 AM

I replaced the stock Metzler Z4s with the newer Z6. Much stickier on the curves yet longer tread life. I spend half the time commuting and the other half on the twisties so it's been the perfect tire for me.

I think the "supersport" types will look down on the Metz, but it's all a matter of perspective. I personally don't like to have to replace my tires every 4K miles.

-g

northwind · 05-01-05, 01:08 AM

Been lots of posts on the Z6s, but to summarise: I went from Sportecs (Diablo equivalent) to Roadtecs and I reckon the Roadtecs are better day to day for riding about. Plus I've already done enough miles to kill a Sportec or Diablo rear and I doubt I'm even halfway through the Roadtec.

rictus01 · 05-01-05, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by northwind

Been lots of posts on the Z6s, but to summarise: I went from Sportecs (Diablo equivalent) to Roadtecs and I reckon the Roadtecs are better day to day for riding about. Plus I've already done enough miles to kill a Sportec or Diablo rear and I doubt I'm even halfway through the Roadtec.

I'd have to second that, having now covered 12,000 miles on a set of Z6's ( and none to gently either).

Cheers Mark.

04-01-05, 11:06 PM	#1
briclark1 Guest Posts: n/a	New tire choice I have a 02 SV650 and need a back tire. I currently have a Metzeler MEZ4 and need to buy something new. I am not Mr. Supersport and have only ridden for 5 months. I was looking at the Bridgestone BT-020 from what I read from another SV650 site. I am looking for a sport-tourer tire as I am new and don't intend to be leaning over any time soon and would like decent tread life. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

04-01-05, 11:23 PM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	The mez are ****e. but you need to change both rear and front as there is no way you would want an 020 on the back with a stock mez up front. I use a pair of 020 and it was amazing just how much better the SV handled after I changed. Cornering was a lot more positive/faster. Remember to take it easy for the first 50 or so miles as they will still have the release compound on them. Find a nice big roundabout and scrub away the puff lines or even better a nice ride down the twisties and get both of them __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

05-01-05, 01:08 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Been lots of posts on the Z6s, but to summarise: I went from Sportecs (Diablo equivalent) to Roadtecs and I reckon the Roadtecs are better day to day for riding about. Plus I've already done enough miles to kill a Sportec or Diablo rear and I doubt I'm even halfway through the Roadtec. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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05-01-05, 12:06 AM	#3
briclark1 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the advice. I planned on buying one but now I will get both. All the posts I read recommended the BT-020 but they were from a few years ago. Some even mentioned 010 in front and 020 in rear. I think I'll stick to the 020.

05-01-05, 12:09 AM	#4
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I know you've already mentioned the BT020, but have a look at the conti road attacks. I think everyone on here who's tried them is chuffed and for the price they can't be argued with.

05-01-05, 12:17 AM	#5
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I was going to go for BT 014's, but I think (having read the reviews in the Tyres section) I'll be going for Pirelli Diablo's

05-01-05, 12:55 AM	#6
gomura Guest Posts: n/a	I replaced the stock Metzler Z4s with the newer Z6. Much stickier on the curves yet longer tread life. I spend half the time commuting and the other half on the twisties so it's been the perfect tire for me. I think the "supersport" types will look down on the Metz, but it's all a matter of perspective. I personally don't like to have to replace my tires every 4K miles. -g