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muzikill · 26-01-06, 09:18 AM

Right apart from reading everywhere else about what to do
(far too many unclear opinions and unclear views)

I need a new back tyre! - questions............

* is it ok just to replace the back as the fronts still got a lot of tread on it

* any real recommendations on what to get and where to go that aint gonna tip me off?

btw - i'll check me shifts for the ice cream run ok?

26-01-06, 11:33 AM

Have a look at the Contacts post for Strathearn Tyres.

I've not used them myself, but they've been recommended a number of times on here.

northwind · 27-01-06, 12:58 PM

What are you using at the moment? I'd put on Roadtecs if you want long life, Pilot Powers if you don't, but I'm biased

In theory, the two things you want to avoid is having a stickier tyre on the back than on the front- because if you're going to loose traction you want it to happen at the back front, not the first- and having drastically different tyre profiles. That's the idea anyway.

Personally it doesn't bother me too much either way- I've been riding with an Azaro on the back and a Roadtec on the front for months and it was just fine. Felt a wee bit off at the back at first, since the Roadtecs are round and the Azaro's are flatter, but it was never a problem.

27-01-06, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

Right apart from reading everywhere else about what to do
(far too many unclear opinions and unclear views)

I need a new back tyre! - questions............

* is it ok just to replace the back as the fronts still got a lot of tread on it

Yes, but match it to the front (ie presumably get the same type of rear that's on now.)

29-01-06, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

Right apart from reading everywhere else about what to do
(far too many unclear opinions and unclear views)

I need a new back tyre! - questions............

* is it ok just to replace the back as the fronts still got a lot of tread on it

* any real recommendations on what to get and where to go that aint gonna tip me off?

btw - i'll check me shifts for the ice cream run ok?

I'm not sure what tyres your currently running, but I just replaced my rear Dunlop D220 stock tire with another one. I only got 6,200 miles on the bike, so decided to stay with the same brand tire.
I will replace both tyres next time round with upgraded rubber. When the the stock front wears out.
Cheers!

01-02-06, 12:43 PM

I got 9,000 miles out of the stock rear D220 and the front still had loads of life left. However, I hated them so changed both to Conti Road Attacks for £140 ride-in fitment at Strathearn. Only took an hour.

Give them a phone. Depends on what tyres you've got at the moment.

06-03-06, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Baz

I got 9,000 miles out of the stock rear D220 and the front still had loads of life left. However, I hated them so changed both to Conti Road Attacks for £140 ride-in fitment at Strathearn. Only took an hour.

Give them a phone. Depends on what tyres you've got at the moment.

http://www.tyresalesuk.co.uk/

exactly what i was gona say my good man!
those d220 are SHOCKIN!!!!

Continetal Road Attacks = SUPER GLUE

i also only got 4k out the D220....must be the way i ride..lol

26-01-06, 09:18 AM	#1
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Tyres! Right apart from reading everywhere else about what to do (far too many unclear opinions and unclear views) I need a new back tyre! - questions............ * is it ok just to replace the back as the fronts still got a lot of tread on it * any real recommendations on what to get and where to go that aint gonna tip me off? btw - i'll check me shifts for the ice cream run ok? __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

27-01-06, 12:58 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	What are you using at the moment? I'd put on Roadtecs if you want long life, Pilot Powers if you don't, but I'm biased In theory, the two things you want to avoid is having a stickier tyre on the back than on the front- because if you're going to loose traction you want it to happen at the back front, not the first- and having drastically different tyre profiles. That's the idea anyway. Personally it doesn't bother me too much either way- I've been riding with an Azaro on the back and a Roadtec on the front for months and it was just fine. Felt a wee bit off at the back at first, since the Roadtecs are round and the Azaro's are flatter, but it was never a problem. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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26-01-06, 11:33 AM	#2
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	Have a look at the Contacts post for Strathearn Tyres. I've not used them myself, but they've been recommended a number of times on here.

01-02-06, 12:43 PM	#6
Dirty Baz Guest Posts: n/a	I got 9,000 miles out of the stock rear D220 and the front still had loads of life left. However, I hated them so changed both to Conti Road Attacks for £140 ride-in fitment at Strathearn. Only took an hour. Give them a phone. Depends on what tyres you've got at the moment.