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22-02-06, 04:44 PM
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Best Tyres
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Just wondering what your opinions are on the best tyres for an SV650s. I had BT014s previously but didnt find them very confidence inspiring. Am now considering Pirelli Diablos or Avon supersports. What do you think? Thanks |
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22-02-06, 05:04 PM
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Personally I reckon that Roadtecs give you as much grip as you can safely use on the road... Plus, they work better in cold conditions than stickier tyres, and warm up faster.
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22-02-06, 05:13 PM
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You can't beat OEM rubber
 I ran a while with Z3's and they were good enough for what I wanted, I've heard mixed reports about the 014's I think mostly down to the profile. Roadtecs have a good report. BT56's I had were shocking, I've got a set of sportec's on but not had chance to ride yet  Didn't rictus do a roadtec/avon comp or sommat? ste
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22-02-06, 05:16 PM
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Personally I think the best tyres in the known universe.....
...Are found in the "Tyres" section of the forum where this is discussed at length. There is no such thing as a "best" tyre unless you quantify it, for some best can be: most milage best grip in the wet best grip on the race track cheapest softest ride You appear to be after something sticky but for everyday / sunday blats only etc?
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22-02-06, 05:25 PM
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 Yeah, something for more "spirited" road riding and the odd track day. Am not too bothered about how many miles I get out of them. |
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22-02-06, 05:32 PM
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I had the same requirements. There is a handy chart to help you compare different makes in tyres section.
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22-02-06, 05:44 PM
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have to go with Northwind, found a massive difference on those tyres.
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22-02-06, 06:12 PM
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Cheerz guys, have looked through the tyres section and am now seriously considering the roadtecs!
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22-02-06, 06:36 PM
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i think the pilot powers are
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22-02-06, 06:47 PM
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I have Roadtecs on my SV1000S.
I ride 'enthusiastically' and have had no problems with grip
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