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17-02-15, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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MOT Tyre
Evening everyone,
took the bike for its MOT this morning, passed not problem apart from two advisories; 1 being the drive chain was too slack but 10 mins later sorted the second being the front tyre getting low, so my question is what tyre would you recommend? I've been looking at the maxxis or the michellin pilot thanks for the help!!!! |
17-02-15, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
My preference is for the Pilot Road 4's but you'll get a host of opinions. Which bike is is and what do you want from the tyre; big miles, wet grip, sports handling? What sort of riding do you do?
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17-02-15, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
its a 2003 pointy 650s, to be honest I'm not experienced enough yet to be throwing it around corners only had it since end of oct, don't do a huge amount of wet riding
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18-02-15, 08:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
What's on the back and how much life has it got left? You need to think about compatibility unless you intend on replacing both.
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18-02-15, 09:47 AM | #5 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
A good tyre is less than your insurance exsse.....
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18-02-15, 11:06 AM | #6 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
Michelin pilot road 3's if you want to save some pennies, Ive had the 3's and rate them highly.
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18-02-15, 11:39 AM | #7 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
+1 for the Pilot Road 3's. Swapped to them Pirelli Diablo Corsa's - world of difference and I'm not sure I could recommend anything over them anymore. Even looking at swapping my BMW to them.
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18-02-15, 11:54 AM | #8 |
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3's squirrel under hard braking. 4's don't
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18-02-15, 06:42 PM | #9 |
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Re: MOT Tyre
Having used PR3's and 4's I found the 3's were fine and gave great confidence and feel in the cold and wet(as well as the warm and try), but pushing on in the dry they do start to squirm on hard braking and feel a bit blocky/squishy right on the edge. The 4's are much firmer and I hadn't found the dry limit, very stable under braking and sublime feel near the edge. However they felt hard in the cold and wet and lacked the feel of the 3, despite having loads of grip (I was getting used to it but the 4's feedback was much more subtle and sensitive). The 3 is more confidence inspiring but the 4 is more sporty, the 3 won't leave you wanting unless you're pushing on.
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19-02-15, 08:41 AM | #10 |
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Out of interest how many miles are the PR 3's/4's likely to last (they will probably be getting fitted to my bike soon.)
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