Total Members Voted: 34
It is good to know, incase economy becomes tighter and radars continue spreading over here. On the other hand I wouldn't consider W rating as safety margin. Fazer's top speed is way higher than H can endure (210km/h during 10 minutes).
By the bye, how about the Contimotions? The ones I had on when I bought the bike were rubbish, but partially because they were very, very knackered. Any one got any inof, good or bad on 'em?
I don't know about what equipment you have to hand but do t forget you'll be paying more to get them fitted if you can't do it, it sometimes doesn't work out cheaper buying online then getting them fitted tbh, easy enough to shop around your local garages for prices too!I was given a set of contimotions for free to do a video for them (continental) and got on with them well, but they only lasted 6000 miles, which in my experience was'nt that good, they're branded as sports touring but with that mileage? and the rear constantly stepped out on me but in a controlled manor tbh, so not so much sport either! For free I was happy with them but personally I wouldn't buy them!Tyres are very personal, if you have the extra money pr3's are the best wearing, but as far as I'm aware the compound is supposed to be very very similar to the previous pr2's, the main difference being the extra water dispersing sipes on the 3's
Knee downs a different topic, don't force it!All those tyres are more than capable, michelin's have a lovely feel to them, as with any tyre after you've scrubbed them in and start pushing more and more you get used to whatever their particular characteristics are so I wouldn't over think what anybody says about things 'tipping in' etcMy new Bridgestone S20 front was £80 fitted, that's why I mentioned asking around shops what they charge instead of the hassle of buying on line, waiting to be delivered then having to carry the tyres down the shop to be fitted!
Had PR2s on the 600 once and removed the front before it was fully worn. I could not trust it on very fast cornering, it always felt like the front was going to slide, it felt even worse on the 1000 and we took it off also before it was fully worn. The PR3 are miles ahead by comparsion in every way. the Michelin 2CTs and Dunlop Sprotsmarts felt good, but do not come in the 110 size. I found the Roadsmarts good, but slower to warm up in comparsion the the PR3 and the M5sThe only bike I rode with Diablos was a Gisxer 600 and I stopped to check the tyres as I though they were down in pressure as it was very hard to turn in to the corners witout some serious counter steering. It was like riding a completly different bike when he fitted M5s to it. It was effortless dropping into the corners and felt like it was on rails.A few post here are discussing different speed rating, I wonder about the insurance implications and possible MOT failures for fitting tyres below the recommend manufactures specifications.
Dammit, there's too much bloody choice!! Now looking at the Pilot Road IIIs and those Metzeler M5s; I might have to toss a coin to decide!! The Bridgestones will be my fuck-it-I-can't-be-bothered-to-look-anymore backup.
Quote from: ChristoT on 14 June 2013, 12:57:45 pmDammit, there's too much bloody choice!! Now looking at the Pilot Road IIIs and those Metzeler M5s; I might have to toss a coin to decide!! The Bridgestones will be my fuck-it-I-can't-be-bothered-to-look-anymore backup. Get one of each.....sorted!
Quote from: darrsi on 14 June 2013, 01:06:50 pmQuote from: ChristoT on 14 June 2013, 12:57:45 pmDammit, there's too much bloody choice!! Now looking at the Pilot Road IIIs and those Metzeler M5s; I might have to toss a coin to decide!! The Bridgestones will be my fuck-it-I-can't-be-bothered-to-look-anymore backup. Get one of each.....sorted!If I could... As it is, one set represents half my food budget this month...
Nothing wrong with mixing tyres, but personal preference and all that.You want longevity then pr3's, I've not had less than 15000 out the rear on the 3 I've had! They cost a little more but in the long run are cheaper per mile and nt at the forfeit of grip!
Quote from: Punkstig on 14 June 2013, 03:35:42 pmNothing wrong with mixing tyres, but personal preference and all that.You want longevity then pr3's, I've not had less than 15000 out the rear on the 3 I've had! They cost a little more but in the long run are cheaper per mile and nt at the forfeit of grip!I think I'll go for the PR3s then, they seem to be getting the most rave reviews. And they can't be worse than the Maxxis I have at the moment! Now, about knee down... (It ain't for nothing I'm known as Merv the Swerve!! )
Quote from: ChristoT on 14 June 2013, 04:03:40 pmQuote from: Punkstig on 14 June 2013, 03:35:42 pmNothing wrong with mixing tyres, but personal preference and all that.You want longevity then pr3's, I've not had less than 15000 out the rear on the 3 I've had! They cost a little more but in the long run are cheaper per mile and nt at the forfeit of grip!I think I'll go for the PR3s then, they seem to be getting the most rave reviews. And they can't be worse than the Maxxis I have at the moment! Now, about knee down... (It ain't for nothing I'm known as Merv the Swerve!! )You won't go far wrong with PR3s and they are definitely way better than the maxxis.When is your restriction due to be binned?