MOT tyres pass or fail

[egcSV650s]

Originally Posted by Seeker

Two things: are you running low tyre pressures? I had a Bridgestone BT 19 (front tyre) that wore like that because I ran it with lower than recommended pressures.
I like the Avon's too (Storm 3D X-M), currently at 12,000 miles...

If you're having trouble sleeping here's everything you wanted to know about tyres and tyre wear (it's a US site so some references have to be reversed since we ride on the other side):

http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html

I think im running the correct pressures, 33psi front and 36psi rear. Ive got the same tyre on the front the bt19 it wore quicker than my rear as havent changed my rear since i had the bike but changed front when i got the bike. Got pilot power on rear. Ill have a read thanks

[Craig380]

Another vote for Avon Storm 3D. Not the cheapest or most expensive but excellent life, I got 11,000 miles out of my last set.

In contrast, the factory-fit rear Dunlop on my AL7 is nearly down to the wear indicators after 4,000 miles!

Never mind the MoT, get some new tyres! They are really important!

The Maxxis tyres someone recommended above will be a great deal better than worn out ones you have at the moment and seem to only cost about £30 each:

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...ger&Country=UK

... I know, you will have to get them fitted at that price (or do it yourself - not all that difficult.

Go on, save your own life for £60 - do it today.

[Talking Heads]

Your link is for a 12" tyre, the 17" size costs around twice that.
£120 for Maxxis or £140 for Avon Storms? No contest.

Originally Posted by Talking Heads

Your link is for a 12" tyre, the 17" size costs around twice that.
£120 for Maxxis or £140 for Avon Storms? No contest.

I suppose it depends whether one is on a budget or not


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[Talking Heads]

One set of Avons could outlast two sets of Maxxis.
You're spot on about budget

Originally Posted by Talking Heads

One set of Avons could outlast two sets of Maxxis.
You're spot on about budget

People get very fussy about things like tyres (oil is the same), but I think maybe you slightly missed my point: I have no view of which make of tyres the OP buys, I just think he should get some new ones before the worn out ones kill him.

Ho hum.


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[Adam Ef]

I wouldn't have Maxxis tyres again after the last set I had on wore out so quickly. They weren't even very good while they lasted either.

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

I wouldn't have Maxxis tyres again after the last set I had on wore out so quickly. They weren't even very good while they lasted either.

I’d not heard of Maxxis tyres until someone recommended them in the thread above. If they are no good then it is really helpful for someone like you with first hand experience to let the OP know.


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[Talking Heads]

Originally Posted by Othen

I just think he should get some new ones before the worn out ones kill him.

Ho hum.

Quite agree, OP should get new tyres asap.

But, in my mad yoof I've ridden on far worse.