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steveg 18-09-10 01:36 PM

tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Hi

Looking at prices for a pair of avon storms ride in/out best price so far £200 is this a good price ?

Normally change tyres as a pair , they have done 8k , rear is to wear markers but front looks good for another 2-3k , is it false economy to fit just the rear ?

Any one used the Maxxis touring tyres , heard mix reviews esp in the wet , which concerns me as bike is used daily all weathers
Cheers Steveg

Dave20046 18-09-10 03:30 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
£200 fitted's about right for storm ultras.
If you just use it for commuting there'll be harder wearing tyres out there though

Icanopit 18-09-10 04:18 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Had a pair fitted recently at BikersWorld Coleshill, larger size rear and wheels were carried in, £197 all in, suggest you give them a ring fast and relaible.

JOHN

steveg 18-09-10 04:20 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Nice one

Have tried metz z6's , prelli diablo stradas & storms on the sv before

All about the same mileage 8 - 10k , last storm did almost 10k , been doing more motorway recently though which has taken its toll on this rear storm

What harder wearing tyres are out there as would love to give em a go

Cheers Steveg

Dave20046 18-09-10 04:24 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Michellin pr2s are generally recommended on here and are supposed to be better for longetivity than the storm.
I tried them and didn't like but I don't commute. They were £220 fitted and michellin were doing a £20 cashback thing so might be worth seeing if they're still doing it.

steveg 18-09-10 04:33 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Cheers Dave

Icanopit 18-09-10 04:33 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
BWs carry most makes and will "deal". I run pr2s on the SV the other pair were on a classic FZR project.

Hi DAVE

JOHN

startrek.steve 18-09-10 05:13 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046 (Post 2372761)
Michellin pr2s are generally recommended on here and are supposed to be better for longetivity than the storm.
I tried them and didn't like but I don't commute. They were £220 fitted and michellin were doing a £20 cashback thing so might be worth seeing if they're still doing it.


Would I be ok putting a PR2 on the front with my Storm on the back?

martin15s 18-09-10 05:47 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
using Conti Road Attacks - on hot and very shiny local roads they are like **** to a blanket - heavy rain yesterday, no heroics but 2 up were very stable - I know there are patterns out there now but you might get a good deal on these.

Dave20046 18-09-10 05:56 PM

Re: tyre time again prices / choice ?
 
Hi John :salut:
Quote:

Originally Posted by startrek.steve (Post 2372788)
Would I be ok putting a PR2 on the front with my Storm on the back?

Not sure how the tread tracks compliment each other.
But I found the avons stickier than the pr2s (and i suppose if they pr2s are harder wearing that supports what I found... I guess), sure I've heard something about not putting a stickier tyre on the rear than front. - I'm deffo not an expert though!!.


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