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14-03-07, 08:54 AM

after reading all the threads i have come to the conclusion that i want a Z6 or ROADATTACK on the back.......... i have a roadattack on the front, so is it ok to have odd tyres....or best to stick to the same?

just a bit about my ridding style may help ?

do not commute on the bike.

i go fast in a straight line, & slowish on corners... (no knee down for me)

sorry

fizzwheel · 14-03-07, 08:59 AM

I stick to matched pairs, but I know others that have mixed and match. Its down to personal preference really.

If I was you, I'd put another road attack on the back and then change to a pair next time when the front wants changing.

The Z6 has a funny tread pattern on the rear tyre, its designed I believe to work with the Z6 front.

14-03-07, 09:01 AM

thanx.............. thats all i wanted to hear

road attack it is then.

160/60 zr 17 ? stick with this size?

fizzwheel · 14-03-07, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

thanx.............. thats all i wanted to hear

road attack it is then.

160/60 zr 17 ? stick with this size?

Yep stick to standard sizes, Anything bigger on a standard SV rim is not good as it stretches / pinches the tyre and also it'll upset the handling of your bike.

TSM · 14-03-07, 09:15 AM

Personaly i did not like the Z6, found it a little skitish on wet roads in london, wheras i found the M1 much better. But thats my pref, they dont last very long though, about 4k for a rear depending on weather and riding, my one seems to be out soon with 3k+bit on it.

14-03-07, 10:11 AM

There's an article in this months Superbike mag about mixing tyres...

I used to run an 020 on the rear with a softer 010 on the front, thinking that the stickier tyre would be better for steering, braking etc, while the harder dual compound 020 would wear better on the back.

Seems that this was a misguided conception, as fronts are generally made softer than rears as manufacturers realise that front & rear tyres do different jobs...

So, I would suggest don't mix, if you're going to change, change the pair...

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Viney · 14-03-07, 10:20 AM

Its ok to mix tyres, but i dont think you get the full benefit of a matched pair. Mixing things like a Metz M1(f) Z6(r) or Bridgestone 014/021 combo would be fine and probably work well.

I still dont see why you are changing a rear tyre that has more than enough life in it. I got 6k out of my Conti RA

14-03-07, 10:39 AM

I was running mix pairs... first it was 020 and a Conti Road attack. Then a pair of M1's and when the rear gave up it was M1 front and a Conti on the back. But now it both Conti's. On the road it don't make a lot of difference as long as they are both decent tyres, plus I ain't paying again when I have a tyre with lots of wear just so they match up. Pah!

14-03-07, 10:39 AM

Oh and I've done 20k on those mixed tyres in all weathers and I'm still here.

14-03-07, 02:41 PM

14-03-07, 08:54 AM	#1
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	odd tyres? after reading all the threads i have come to the conclusion that i want a Z6 or ROADATTACK on the back.......... i have a roadattack on the front, so is it ok to have odd tyres....or best to stick to the same? just a bit about my ridding style may help ? do not commute on the bike. i go fast in a straight line, & slowish on corners... (no knee down for me) sorry

14-03-07, 08:59 AM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: odd tyres? I stick to matched pairs, but I know others that have mixed and match. Its down to personal preference really. If I was you, I'd put another road attack on the back and then change to a pair next time when the front wants changing. The Z6 has a funny tread pattern on the rear tyre, its designed I believe to work with the Z6 front. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

14-03-07, 09:01 AM	#3
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: odd tyres? thanx.............. thats all i wanted to hear road attack it is then. 160/60 zr 17 ? stick with this size?

14-03-07, 09:15 AM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: odd tyres? Personaly i did not like the Z6, found it a little skitish on wet roads in london, wheras i found the M1 much better. But thats my pref, they dont last very long though, about 4k for a rear depending on weather and riding, my one seems to be out soon with 3k+bit on it. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

14-03-07, 10:11 AM	#6
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: odd tyres? There's an article in this months Superbike mag about mixing tyres... I used to run an 020 on the rear with a softer 010 on the front, thinking that the stickier tyre would be better for steering, braking etc, while the harder dual compound 020 would wear better on the back. Seems that this was a misguided conception, as fronts are generally made softer than rears as manufacturers realise that front & rear tyres do different jobs... So, I would suggest don't mix, if you're going to change, change the pair... .

14-03-07, 10:20 AM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: odd tyres? Its ok to mix tyres, but i dont think you get the full benefit of a matched pair. Mixing things like a Metz M1(f) Z6(r) or Bridgestone 014/021 combo would be fine and probably work well. I still dont see why you are changing a rear tyre that has more than enough life in it. I got 6k out of my Conti RA

14-03-07, 10:39 AM	#8
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: odd tyres? I was running mix pairs... first it was 020 and a Conti Road attack. Then a pair of M1's and when the rear gave up it was M1 front and a Conti on the back. But now it both Conti's. On the road it don't make a lot of difference as long as they are both decent tyres, plus I ain't paying again when I have a tyre with lots of wear just so they match up. Pah!

14-03-07, 10:39 AM	#9
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: odd tyres? Oh and I've done 20k on those mixed tyres in all weathers and I'm still here.

14-03-07, 02:41 PM	#10
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