mix n match? - SV650.org

10-04-06, 03:42 PM

hi guys n girls, this is my problem as many of you may have had in the past, went for a mot, every thing fine apart from my rear tire, my bikes a 02 curvy with 4000 miles on it had 2300 when i bourght it not so long ago, thing is the fellow who wants to change my tire wants to put the same as whats on the front as the fronts still fine. these are still the orignal mezars and ive been hearing there not that good, anyway what are your experiences in mixing tires? because i cant aford a front aswell as a rear, can you reccomend anything that will go with the orignal metzar? or will i have to make do with the same on the back again (altho ive neva had any problems and managed to get the pegs to the floor with a bald rear. cheers

10-04-06, 07:09 PM

I wouldn't mix TBH

Put a set of Metz Z6's on - You'll love 'em... Just the right time of year to stick some nice rubber on too

fizzwheel · 10-04-06, 08:36 PM

When you say you cant afford to replace both how much budget do you have ? I had a set of Metz Z6's fitted ride in rideout for £165. I know its a bit more than just a rear but its not alot and you wont regret swapping for Metz Z6's I love em.

As for mixing I had a Front Bridgestone 010 and Rear Bridgestone 020. It was fine to ride on. As the softer more grippy tyre was on the front of the bike. I quite liked the handling of the bike that way. However when I switched to a set of Z6's I found the handling better on the Z6's that the Bridgestones.

Personally I dont think you are going to find anything to work with the Metz4 front tyre. I certainly wouldnt mix manufacturers of tyre.

If you can stretch a bit further bite the bullet and replace both tyres. Go for a set of Z6's I had a set fitted last year at a cost of £165 ride in ride out. IIRC Continental Road Attacks are slightly cheaper. I've not ridden on these so I cant comment however some people love them and some people hate them.

HTH

10-04-06, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wtdafk

altho ive neva had any problems and managed to get the pegs to the floor with a bald rear. cheers

AFAIK, you get more grip with a bald tyre because there is a larger contact area with the tarmac. They are illegal because a road tyre requires a tread to prevent aquaplaning.

11-04-06, 03:21 AM

I have too experienced a Bridgestone 010 front and 020 rear. That was on my sv and i even did a trackday on that setup. Both complemented each other perfectly. I would not however recommend having different makes.

I have always had bridgestones and have bt014's atm on my RR and i love them.

rictus01 · 11-04-06, 07:13 AM

I'd have to agree, you won't get much else to work with the Metz4 front and to compound the problem the new "sticky" rear will feel good and give a false sense of grip, right up to the point the front washes out

.

Although if financies are tight then you have to be realistic, can you buy a decent rear now and change the front next payday? if so just take it easy and be aware of the limitation and you should be OK, if you can't stomach that and know you'll be hammering the bike anyway, then you should just bite the bullet and get the pair, (or have you looked into getting a part worn front for now? kept me riding when money was an issue) Oh, and are you in for a treat, coming from the originals anything is way better.

I've got no problem with mixing tyres, and have been forced or chosen to on a number of occasions myself, but always make the front the best (stickest, warms up the fastest) if you can.

Currently I run a Metz Z6 rear with a Diablo front, I like the feel, but then money isn't an issue it's more personnel choice.

Cheers Mark.

11-04-06, 08:03 AM

cheers, thats a gd help, i think im gona be saving a few extra pennys and going for the pair, will ask about the z6s and if i get a good price i will go for them, i supose that way i can alwayz keep my old one as a spare so it wont seem like im binning loads of rubber, cant wait now if there as good as you say they are!

10-04-06, 03:42 PM	#1
wtdafk Guest Posts: n/a	mix n match? hi guys n girls, this is my problem as many of you may have had in the past, went for a mot, every thing fine apart from my rear tire, my bikes a 02 curvy with 4000 miles on it had 2300 when i bourght it not so long ago, thing is the fellow who wants to change my tire wants to put the same as whats on the front as the fronts still fine. these are still the orignal mezars and ive been hearing there not that good, anyway what are your experiences in mixing tires? because i cant aford a front aswell as a rear, can you reccomend anything that will go with the orignal metzar? or will i have to make do with the same on the back again (altho ive neva had any problems and managed to get the pegs to the floor with a bald rear. cheers

10-04-06, 08:36 PM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	When you say you cant afford to replace both how much budget do you have ? I had a set of Metz Z6's fitted ride in rideout for £165. I know its a bit more than just a rear but its not alot and you wont regret swapping for Metz Z6's I love em. As for mixing I had a Front Bridgestone 010 and Rear Bridgestone 020. It was fine to ride on. As the softer more grippy tyre was on the front of the bike. I quite liked the handling of the bike that way. However when I switched to a set of Z6's I found the handling better on the Z6's that the Bridgestones. Personally I dont think you are going to find anything to work with the Metz4 front tyre. I certainly wouldnt mix manufacturers of tyre. If you can stretch a bit further bite the bullet and replace both tyres. Go for a set of Z6's I had a set fitted last year at a cost of £165 ride in ride out. IIRC Continental Road Attacks are slightly cheaper. I've not ridden on these so I cant comment however some people love them and some people hate them. HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-04-06, 07:13 AM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	I'd have to agree, you won't get much else to work with the Metz4 front and to compound the problem the new "sticky" rear will feel good and give a false sense of grip, right up to the point the front washes out . Although if financies are tight then you have to be realistic, can you buy a decent rear now and change the front next payday? if so just take it easy and be aware of the limitation and you should be OK, if you can't stomach that and know you'll be hammering the bike anyway, then you should just bite the bullet and get the pair, (or have you looked into getting a part worn front for now? kept me riding when money was an issue) Oh, and are you in for a treat, coming from the originals anything is way better. I've got no problem with mixing tyres, and have been forced or chosen to on a number of occasions myself, but always make the front the best (stickest, warms up the fastest) if you can. Currently I run a Metz Z6 rear with a Diablo front, I like the feel, but then money isn't an issue it's more personnel choice. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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10-04-06, 07:09 PM	#2
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I wouldn't mix TBH Put a set of Metz Z6's on - You'll love 'em... Just the right time of year to stick some nice rubber on too

11-04-06, 03:21 AM	#5
$i Guest Posts: n/a	I have too experienced a Bridgestone 010 front and 020 rear. That was on my sv and i even did a trackday on that setup. Both complemented each other perfectly. I would not however recommend having different makes. I have always had bridgestones and have bt014's atm on my RR and i love them.

11-04-06, 08:03 AM	#7
wtdafk Guest Posts: n/a	cheers, thats a gd help, i think im gona be saving a few extra pennys and going for the pair, will ask about the z6s and if i get a good price i will go for them, i supose that way i can alwayz keep my old one as a spare so it wont seem like im binning loads of rubber, cant wait now if there as good as you say they are!