What tyres... - SV650.org

28-08-08, 03:00 PM

After my recent off (snatched front brake) I have kind of lost faith in my tyres! They are Dunlop Speedmax (or something like that!). The rear is reasonably new, but the front looks like it needs changing to me (very low on tread). The tryes have always felt rather slippy, especially in damp conditions (like the ones that I fell off in!) but I am a total novice when it comes to bikes and rubber rings.

One of the first things that I will do when I put the bike back toagether (and my busted bones are fixed) is drive it somewhere to get new tyres!

Can anyone advise a decent tyre as a replacement? And your experiences of these tyres also please... Good or bad experiences welcome.

Thanks

fizzwheel · 28-08-08, 03:01 PM

Have a read of the tyre section here

http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138

Theres loads of threads on this subject.

SoulKiss · 28-08-08, 03:12 PM

Probably Sportmax's.

Nothing wrong with them unless that are bald.

In fact I can say with relative certainty that no tyre you could buy today is a bad tyre.

Still if changing them will help your confidence then go for it, the "special matched tyres" psycology of Days of Thunder DOES work.

I highsided on BT220's, (the 06 SVS stock tyre) and had people tell me that it was the fault of the tyre and I should change them when I got back on the bike - was off for 6 weeks with a broken collarbone.

In the end I didnt change them until they needed changing and you know what, they didnt get me killed or hurt.

Biker Biggles · 28-08-08, 03:50 PM

I think you answered your own question.You had a front slide due to a grabbed brake and the tyre is worn out.You need to replace the worn out front tyre.The rear is probably fine,but you will notice a huge improvement by getting a tyre with tread for the front.
Braking finness comes with practice whatever tyres you are on.

northwind · 28-08-08, 05:57 PM

I agree with all this, but confidence isn't common sense, if you totally lose faith in something no amount of knowing it's fine will make it feel fine again. Sometimes a change for its own sake can be worthwhile. Or as Robert Duvall said, "Special tyres, Cole!". And it does sound like the front is done in anyway. More information on the tyre- model number, as printed on the side- would be helpful mind.

28-08-08, 03:00 PM	#1
DF! Guest Posts: n/a	What tyres... After my recent off (snatched front brake) I have kind of lost faith in my tyres! They are Dunlop Speedmax (or something like that!). The rear is reasonably new, but the front looks like it needs changing to me (very low on tread). The tryes have always felt rather slippy, especially in damp conditions (like the ones that I fell off in!) but I am a total novice when it comes to bikes and rubber rings. One of the first things that I will do when I put the bike back toagether (and my busted bones are fixed) is drive it somewhere to get new tyres! Can anyone advise a decent tyre as a replacement? And your experiences of these tyres also please... Good or bad experiences welcome. Thanks

28-08-08, 03:01 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: What tyres... Have a read of the tyre section here http://forums.sv650.org/forumdisplay.php?f=138 Theres loads of threads on this subject. __________________ 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

28-08-08, 03:12 PM	#3
SoulKiss Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Croydonia Posts: 6,124	Re: What tyres... Probably Sportmax's. Nothing wrong with them unless that are bald. In fact I can say with relative certainty that no tyre you could buy today is a bad tyre. Still if changing them will help your confidence then go for it, the "special matched tyres" psycology of Days of Thunder DOES work. I highsided on BT220's, (the 06 SVS stock tyre) and had people tell me that it was the fault of the tyre and I should change them when I got back on the bike - was off for 6 weeks with a broken collarbone. In the end I didnt change them until they needed changing and you know what, they didnt get me killed or hurt. __________________ Sent from my PC NOT using any Tapatalk type rubbish!! █╬╬╬╬(•)i¯i▀▀▀▀▀█Ξ███████████████████████████████)

28-08-08, 03:50 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: What tyres... I think you answered your own question.You had a front slide due to a grabbed brake and the tyre is worn out.You need to replace the worn out front tyre.The rear is probably fine,but you will notice a huge improvement by getting a tyre with tread for the front. Braking finness comes with practice whatever tyres you are on. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

28-08-08, 05:57 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: What tyres... I agree with all this, but confidence isn't common sense, if you totally lose faith in something no amount of knowing it's fine will make it feel fine again. Sometimes a change for its own sake can be worthwhile. Or as Robert Duvall said, "Special tyres, Cole!". And it does sound like the front is done in anyway. More information on the tyre- model number, as printed on the side- would be helpful mind. __________________ "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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