Wet weather tires - SV650.org

09-11-04, 01:02 PM

Hi!

I need new tires for my 2002 SV650S. The thing is that I ride a lot in the winter when it's wet and cold. I need tires that copes really well with wet roads and give loads of confidence. I'm scared stiff when I go through corners on the original Metzelers, it feels like I'm loosing the front even though I'm nowhere near the limit. I don't care about dry weather performance, as I don't ride fast enough for it to be a problem.

Can anyone recommend some good ones, please?
Thanks!

09-11-04, 01:10 PM

I'm the same (well, will be soon). I'm thinking of going down the BT020 route or perhaps Roadattack.....

Other recommendations please!

09-11-04, 01:36 PM

Maybe check the tyre section?

Scoobs · 09-11-04, 02:01 PM

Avon road legal wets perhaps?

http://www.avonmotorcycle.com/us/en/...ype=UltraSport

09-11-04, 04:01 PM

Pirelli MTR60 motard tire
you will have to run a 120/70 up front

the only negative I can tell you about them is that they are noisey. like an offroad SUV with 40"mudders, I can hear tire noise over my V&H exaust that hasn't been repacked in over 90,000 miles

they get kinda greasey ondry pavement if you ride too agressive

BUT IMHO you won't find a better tire for wet or cold pavement

I have got as few as 1500 miles(early fall) on a rear to as many as 5000 miles (dead of winter)

09-11-04, 09:17 PM

Tz70,

I know what you mean - the original Metzlers are useless around corners. I was on a mate's last week and it was awful - I thought I was going to crash everytime I braked - took forever to slow down.

Get the Bridgestones BT020 front and back and pump up to 36psi. You'll not look back; less fishtailing too. I stopped getting the softer BT010s - picking up way too many nails.

Where's the tyre section??

09-11-04, 01:02 PM	#1
t7er Guest Posts: n/a	Wet weather tires Hi! I need new tires for my 2002 SV650S. The thing is that I ride a lot in the winter when it's wet and cold. I need tires that copes really well with wet roads and give loads of confidence. I'm scared stiff when I go through corners on the original Metzelers, it feels like I'm loosing the front even though I'm nowhere near the limit. I don't care about dry weather performance, as I don't ride fast enough for it to be a problem. Can anyone recommend some good ones, please? Thanks!

09-11-04, 02:01 PM	#4
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09-11-04, 01:10 PM	#2
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	I'm the same (well, will be soon). I'm thinking of going down the BT020 route or perhaps Roadattack..... Other recommendations please!

09-11-04, 01:36 PM	#3
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Maybe check the tyre section?

09-11-04, 04:01 PM	#5
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	Pirelli MTR60 motard tire you will have to run a 120/70 up front the only negative I can tell you about them is that they are noisey. like an offroad SUV with 40"mudders, I can hear tire noise over my V&H exaust that hasn't been repacked in over 90,000 miles they get kinda greasey ondry pavement if you ride too agressive BUT IMHO you won't find a better tire for wet or cold pavement I have got as few as 1500 miles(early fall) on a rear to as many as 5000 miles (dead of winter)

09-11-04, 09:17 PM	#6
Trojan Horse Guest Posts: n/a	Tz70, I know what you mean - the original Metzlers are useless around corners. I was on a mate's last week and it was awful - I thought I was going to crash everytime I braked - took forever to slow down. Get the Bridgestones BT020 front and back and pump up to 36psi. You'll not look back; less fishtailing too. I stopped getting the softer BT010s - picking up way too many nails. Where's the tyre section??