Author Topic: tyres again!! (Read 4561 times)

bri h · « **on:** 03 August 2015, 06:59:01 pm »

Yes im afraid that even though weve done it to death i have to raise the issue again mostly cos i missed out on the latest lofo outing due to tyres that look like my head but not as shiny. Now ive used dunlop roadsmarts for years and im very happy with them so when i went to see the chap what fits them for me he said the new bridgestone t30 s were the best around and 20 quid cheaper. the trouble is i followed mr crisp through some great roads in Wales and he seemed to be going sideways on his bridgestones.So at the risk of being the most boring foccer on this forum ill ask for your opinions on tyres yet again. has anyone tried the bridgestone t30s.

Punkstig · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 August 2015, 07:34:26 pm »

Supposed to be the next step to the bt23's and yet in my experience had less grip and didn't last as many miles!
For a low budget the continental contimotions are pretty bloody good, my preference for grippy rubber is the Michelin pilot power 3's (not tried the 4's yet)
For longevity then the pilot Road 3 (again, not tried the 4)

But you know you're going to get several differences of opinion because we all ride differently!

bri h · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 August 2015, 07:42:46 pm »

Cheers punkstig i asked about the michelins cos i know quite a few people on here use them. they are a bit dearer than the roadsmarts but i might give the buggers a go.

noggythenog · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 August 2015, 08:03:57 pm »

I can also recommend the pilot power.

I have them on my FZ1 after a recommendation from my local family run garage.

They're a sticky tyre so should only last 1 decent season which is all i look for & i rate them more highly than the road 3's i had previously.

I also did wet weather riding in them both to & from the lofo run & they were fine.

I think nick said he had BT021's which he hated & he just got road 3's & he wasnt hanging around on them.

Slim had some metzelers too which he was doing well on plus he was getting astronomical mileage outta them.

bri h · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 August 2015, 08:47:29 pm »

Cheers noggy I need to get a reasonable mileage out of them cos I commute on them too.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 August 2015, 09:00:33 pm »

Quote from: Punkstig on 03 August 2015, 07:34:26 pm

Supposed to be the next step to the bt23's and yet in my experience had less grip and didn't last as many miles!

Just had PR2s fitted to replace the crappy Bridgestones, but they were old BT021s. The PR2s are still my tyre of choice - the transformation from the BTs is transcendent. But it's all about what suits you as a rider really, and only you can decide that, beyond avoiding buying tyres that everybody slates.

Adding to what stiggy says, when I got the PRs fitted the other day, the chap that did them mentioned that the BT023s were good. I said that the T30s were meant to be a nice tyre too, and he said that people who use them tend to go back to the 23s after, in his experience, and he's rated as a very knowledgeable fella in these 'ere parts.

I tend to get about 6k miles out of a rear PR2, and that's all pleasure riding, so not hanging about. In summer, I get about the same from a front.

Oh, and the PR2s I just had supplied and fitted, on the bike, all in, £201, which I thought was pretty good for a tyre of choice.

bri h · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 August 2015, 09:14:38 pm »

Thanks nick im leaning towards the pr4s but I trust the road smarts so it's hard to change.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 August 2015, 09:17:20 pm »

Quote from: bri h on 03 August 2015, 09:14:38 pm

Thanks nick im leaning towards the pr4s but I trust the road smarts so it's hard to change.

So don't change

Confidence in your tyres is the big thing in my view. I wouldn't sacrifice that for more mileage.

Dave48 · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 August 2015, 09:19:16 pm »

Had Dunlops on the FZS1000 which were ok but wouldnt rave about them-think from memory they were one of the original fitment recommended tyres.
On the FZS 600 had Michelin PR3s-what a tyre-phenomenal grip wet or dry-instil confidence and the way i ride woulnt wear them out too soon.
The Mt-07 came shod with Bridgestone 23s. When due for renewal will use the PR3s.
Have no experience of Continental., Metzeler, Maxxis etc.
Guess a lot depends on your riding requirements/style. All I can say is how tyres generally have improved over the years & we are spoilt for choice.

bri h · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 August 2015, 10:11:47 pm »

Yep just had a sit on the loo where I do my best thinking and thought stick with the roadsmarts thanks gents

noggythenog · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 August 2015, 10:36:44 pm »

I think tyres are like condoms.......all the brands do the same job but having confidence in the brand makes you ride better

Knew i shouldnt have gone to Poundland

lew600fazer · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 August 2015, 11:59:31 pm »

Are FZ1's hard on front tyres. I am running Angel St's front and rear. My front is due replacing now, 3500/3750 miles if that. Centre of tyre is very good but sides are down to the wear tell tail.
I have new rear st about 750 miles on it but absolutely no wear. I am running at standard pressures.
The last rear went on same time as the front but was replaced due to a puncture.

Oldgit · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 August 2015, 03:27:23 pm »

Michelin Pilot Road 2----great tyres

stevierst · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 August 2015, 07:29:04 pm »

Vast majority of modern S/T rubber has good standards of grip, probably more than us mere road riding mortals need or can ever use.

As previously said, its all about 'feel' and confidence.

That's why I use maxxis :P

lew600fazer · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 August 2015, 12:39:02 am »

Quote from: Oldgit on 05 August 2015, 03:27:23 pm

Michelin Pilot Road 2----great tyres

Can you still get PR2's? had them on my SX and CBF 1000, great tyres, thought they were discontinued ?

Oldgit · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 August 2015, 04:05:41 pm »

Yes look on ebay (stickystuff) tyres good deals on at the moment.

Oldgit · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 August 2015, 04:14:15 pm »

Ebay "stickystufftyres" deals on at the moment, free carriage as well--good deal if you ask me.

fazerscotty · « **Reply #17 on:** 07 August 2015, 08:34:06 pm »

Just ordered a new set of PR 2's from Bikespeed.
Slightly more than the last set

sc0ttie · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 December 2015, 08:37:47 pm »

Details

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I am trying to find out what tyre to put on the front of my FZS600 do I need to select type R or ZR for the correct tyres?

darrsi · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 December 2015, 09:03:21 pm »

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyrspeed.html

sc0ttie · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 December 2015, 09:09:37 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 28 December 2015, 09:03:21 pm

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyrspeed.html

Ok thanks Darrsi so R is not the correct rating, will go with the ZR instead. cheers.

nickodemon · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 December 2015, 09:29:36 pm »

+1 for pr2's

unfazed · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 December 2015, 10:05:31 pm »

Hard to beat the PR4, I have just put a pair of Sportec M7s on the 1000, now if only I could get a dry day to bed them in.

fazersharp · « **Reply #23 on:** 29 December 2015, 12:32:10 am »

Quote from: noggythenog on 03 August 2015, 10:36:44 pm

I think tyres are like condoms.......all the brands do the same job but having confidence in the brand makes you ride better

That's not quite right because you cannot get two tyres on the same wheel rim for the ultimate confidence
Should one let you down there is always the other one

Frosties · « **Reply #24 on:** 29 December 2015, 07:51:25 am »

For what it's worth. Had Metzeler Z6's fitted and thought they were great for grip and mileage etc. Changed to PR4's after locking the front in the wet and cadence braked into side of van in London (centre line grip/tread on Z6's a bit lacking in wet). I've so far managed to lock the front twice with the PR4's in the DRY under "yoooooouuuuuuuuuu CNUT" braking conditions. Good tyres (brilliant in wet) but maybe a tad too soft if that makes sense.