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Old 02-06-05, 05:51 PM   #1
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I need a new back tyre for my 04 svs650 Ive heard the michelin is good, any other suggestions? I want the best!

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Old 02-06-05, 06:01 PM   #2
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Okay, firstly they're Bridgestones not Michelins . Not bad at all but the general concensus of opinion is that they have been superceded by the Continantal Road Attacks and the Metzeler Z6's, which apart from giving you slightly better overall performance (and the Continentals' much superior wet grip) also offer far better mileage than the 020s.


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Old 02-06-05, 07:06 PM   #3
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what is your front? don't make the mistake of using a stickier rear than front
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Old 02-06-05, 07:17 PM   #4
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I need a new back tyre for my 04 svs650 Ive heard the michelin is good, any other suggestions? I want the best!

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Save y'self any hassle & get both changed... You can always flog your front tyre on eBay if its still any use, after all, someone bought a pair of part-worn D220's off me
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Old 02-06-05, 09:12 PM   #5
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ive got the standard dunlop sportmax on the front, its still very much alive. My rear tyre however has been anihalted in 5000 miles!

I asked the guy in the shop about the soft/hard front and back tyre difference and he said not to worry! Which I wasnt entirely convinced about!

Continental it is then.
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Old 02-06-05, 09:28 PM   #6
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Agree with Cloggsy, change them both and flog the original front. You really won't be doing yourself any favours otherwise.


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Old 03-06-05, 08:05 AM   #7
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I need a new back tyre for my 04 svs650 Ive heard the michelin is good, any other suggestions? I want the best!

over to you guys
Save y'self any hassle & get both changed... You can always flog your front tyre on eBay if its still any use, after all, someone bought a pair of part-worn D220's off me
WHO!?!?

This is surely a "name and shame" situation... goes to prove you can sell anything on ebay...
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Old 03-06-05, 12:40 PM   #8
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This is surely a "name and shame" situation...
No I couldn't possibly do that... You'll have to wait 'til I get my positive feedback for 'em first :P
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Old 03-06-05, 12:50 PM   #9
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Positive feedback from d220's ? first time for everything
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Old 03-06-05, 01:19 PM   #10
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Positive feedback from d220's ? first time for everything
Good point, well presented
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