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Old 27-02-07, 09:19 PM   #1
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What are the conti road attacks like in comparison the the M6?

The contis are absolutely gorgeous but do they give up much in the way of performance or price or are they comparable?

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Old 28-02-07, 01:25 AM   #2
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It's generally considered the road attacks will save you a couple of quid over Z6's when you buy them, however the Z6's work out cheaper in the long run.

I'd go for the Z6's myself be if finances are tight then the road attacks are good tyres anyway.

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Old 28-02-07, 02:05 AM   #3
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I love my Road Attacks...
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Old 28-02-07, 08:41 AM   #4
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Old 03-03-07, 12:21 PM   #5
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Got quoted £156 for road attacks, £164 for diablo strada and £166 for the M6, all fully fitted so they are pretty much the same for me to buy. My head tells me to go for the M6 but my heart wants the Contis cuz they look the muts nuts!
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Old 03-03-07, 01:16 PM   #6
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Never be tempted to put form over function young man. A tyres job is to grip the road, not look good.
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Old 05-03-07, 04:13 AM   #7
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I know the tyres need to have function over form that's what this post is asking. If there's negligable difference it would mean I could have form AND function! If the conti's aren't as good as the Z6's then I'll get those.

Anybody happened to try them both and can perhaps tell me what differences there are???

I take it the Z6's don't wear as quickly or have a deeper tread if they're likely to cost less in the long run?
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Old 05-03-07, 01:23 PM   #8
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I think in real terms there is not much between them. from memory I did a similar search last year when looking for new tyres and eventually went for RA's and I love them. Having said that I will go for Z6 next time just to see if there is any decernable difference.

Tyre choice is a very personal thing. I dont think you will go far wrong by choosing any of the makes which have received good reviews on here.





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Old 06-03-07, 03:23 AM   #9
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Cheers all for your usefull comments.

Guess I'll take a trip to Gupa-P and decide on the way!!!
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Old 20-03-07, 10:13 PM   #10
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Well. I plumped for the Z6's in the end just cuz of all the comments on here (may get the conti's next time to compare them, unless there's new rubber to chose from by then). Only a quid or so difference in the price of the 2 as well. Paid £166 for the rubber and to get them fitted and balanced to loose wheels which I didn't think was bad.

Haven't tested them yet, gotta put the wheels back on first but I shall do that in the next day or two and then have a rideout on saturday!

Now i just gotta remember not to use the trottle as an on/off switch for the first 100 miles!!!!
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