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Old 19-04-07, 07:50 PM   #1
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Default Commuting / Sport Touring Tyres

I am looking for some sports touring tyres for my curvy. I am riding about 280 miles a week and need some thing that will last a bit but still have the fun in sport mode.
I was hopeful that the MCN test this week might shed some light on the subject, but again the report was cr*p. No info to allow you to make an informed choice - they are all fantastic!!!
Has there been a sports touring test in any of the monthlys recently? Or is there one advertises in the near future?

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Old 19-04-07, 07:54 PM   #2
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Default Re: Commuting / Sport Touring Tyres

You looked in the tyres section of the Reviews bit on this site? Quite a lot of info on there.

FWIW I have Avon Azaro ST (Sport Touring) AV45/AV46 tryres on my curvey and rate them highly. These have been superceded by the Storm ST now which also have good reviews.

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Old 19-04-07, 07:58 PM   #3
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I loved the old 010 front and 020 rear set up, but I thin theyhavebeen superceeded now? I'd still get them if they were about though.
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Old 19-04-07, 08:01 PM   #4
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The new Michelin Pilot Road 2 is supposed to be very good ( check out this months Bike mag)
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Old 19-04-07, 08:17 PM   #5
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Popular opinion indicates Metzeler Z6 Roadtecs, which i am considering at the moment.
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Old 19-04-07, 08:25 PM   #6
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Default Re: Commuting / Sport Touring Tyres

Yup Z6s are a great combination of performance and long life.Pirelli do a version as well,and I believe they are made in the same factory as Z6s and are essentially the same.
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Old 19-04-07, 08:28 PM   #7
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Another vote for Z6s
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Old 19-04-07, 09:03 PM   #8
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Thanks I will check out Bike re the Pilots.

One thing that I got from MCN was the the Perelli Strada is 60% sport 40% touring, while the Metzler Z6 is 40% sport and 60% touring (if you believe MCN!)

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Old 19-04-07, 10:17 PM   #9
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I do 500+ miles/week. I won't have anything other than Z6's for longevity.

They're also sticky enough for me to go hooning around at speeds I really shouldn't.
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Old 20-04-07, 07:04 AM   #10
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Default Re: Commuting / Sport Touring Tyres

I too liked the Z6's - I do 300 miles a week mostly commuting, but love the hooning too. They gripped well and lasted a magnificent 12,000 miles!!

I now have Road Atacks - I don't think they will last as well (I am guessing 8,000 - 9,000 miles) but the grip is fantastic
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