Mez Z6/Pirelli Diablo Stradas or Conti Road Attacks? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Sid Squid · 24-12-05, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saracen

I'm London or Essex (within M25).

In that case:

Essential Rubber
25-27 Downham Road
London N1 5AA
020 7241 0055

27-12-05, 02:18 PM

Conti's have some rather bad press in both MCN and PB.......

Reckoned to be ok in the dry, but hideous in the wet.

I however cannot speak from personal experience, but can reccomend against the Avon AV45/46 ST's, if you like a jolly jaunt in the poor weather from time to time. Makes you feel like Rossi the amount they spin up.

Danno.

27-12-05, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_SV

Conti's have some rather bad press in both MCN and PB.......

Reckoned to be ok in the dry, but hideous in the wet.

I however cannot speak from personal experience, but can reccomend against the Avon AV45/46 ST's, if you like a jolly jaunt in the poor weather from time to time. Makes you feel like Rossi the amount they spin up.

Danno.

I ride in all weathers and thought RA's are an excellent all weather tyre for the price. In fact i'm visiting the local outlet for some tomorrow and overhauling the old dirty brakes whilst i'm there also

embee · 27-12-05, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan_SV

Conti's have some rather bad press in both MCN and PB.......
Reckoned to be ok in the dry, but hideous in the wet.

I've got RA's on my Deauville and find them absolutely fine in the wet, inspiring a lot of confidence, certainly when used moderately.

Not sure what they're like at the limit in the wet (I take it pretty easy), but "hideous"? No.

28-12-05, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saracen

I need a change quite soon, but which shall I go for. Most important thing for me is the life of the tyre. Although it's a silly reason I know, I'm leaning towards the Conti's because the tread pattern is so interesting.

Also what's the best prices people have had for either including fitting onto the bike? And where?

Thanks all.

Hi Saracen,
For the record do not over look the Michelin Pilot Road (Sport Touring) tyres. Very good wear longevity, in addtion to excellent wet grip. Check them out!
These will be my tyre of choice when the stock Dunlops are history.
Cheers!
Happy New Year!

Viney · 28-12-05, 08:23 AM

There you go saracen, yet another conclusive tyre thread!

Sid Squid · 28-12-05, 08:37 PM

Forum tyre threads:

Conclusive: No.

Unanimous: No.

Never ever gonna happen, not never no-how, uh uh

Viney · 29-12-05, 08:39 AM

Mates theory.

Me: Jase what tyres you got on the TL?
Jase: Round black ones!

29-12-05, 12:07 PM

Yeah, it's only my first ever set of aftermarket tyres, so I'm not fussed. My bike life is only about 8000 miles since I first started riding in 99 (2 and a hlaf year break being the main reason). All I want is some grip, and long life. I just wanted to check whether the Conti's would be good or not. I'm still having trouble finding someone in London who'll do them for anywhere near the £135 fitted that Spannerman offers in Nottingham, but I'll keep trying. My BT020s are squaring off.

29-12-05, 12:20 PM

Yep, Sid, Essential want £175! Is there a secret word or something to get more realisitc prices? else I'll be ordering the tyres myself, then get them fitted locally.

28-12-05, 08:37 PM	#17
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27-12-05, 02:18 PM	#12
Dan_SV Guest Posts: n/a	Conti's have some rather bad press in both MCN and PB....... Reckoned to be ok in the dry, but hideous in the wet. I however cannot speak from personal experience, but can reccomend against the Avon AV45/46 ST's, if you like a jolly jaunt in the poor weather from time to time. Makes you feel like Rossi the amount they spin up. Danno.

28-12-05, 08:23 AM	#16
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	There you go saracen, yet another conclusive tyre thread!

29-12-05, 08:39 AM	#18
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Mates theory. Me: Jase what tyres you got on the TL? Jase: Round black ones!

29-12-05, 12:07 PM	#19
Saracen Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, it's only my first ever set of aftermarket tyres, so I'm not fussed. My bike life is only about 8000 miles since I first started riding in 99 (2 and a hlaf year break being the main reason). All I want is some grip, and long life. I just wanted to check whether the Conti's would be good or not. I'm still having trouble finding someone in London who'll do them for anywhere near the £135 fitted that Spannerman offers in Nottingham, but I'll keep trying. My BT020s are squaring off.

29-12-05, 12:20 PM	#20
Saracen Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, Sid, Essential want £175! Is there a secret word or something to get more realisitc prices? else I'll be ordering the tyres myself, then get them fitted locally.