18-11-14, 08:59 PM
I kind of agree with mem62. Had various sports tyres on my play bikes when I've bought them, and changed to s/t tyres as soon as they've worn out.
Can't say that full on sports tyres helped in my corner speed or lean angle, but they have thrown doubt on my grip when not properly warm. In fact they're horrid when cold!
I can 'edge out' s/t tyres with full confidence, accelerate/brake without incident, and still get 3 times the mileage out of them. And they don't need too much warming up, more importantly they work in the wet!!!
It's more a marketing ploy saying sports tyres give more grip. Maybe on a track with a racer at the helm, but not for us mere mortals on the road.
But as per everything, each to their own.
Can't say that full on sports tyres helped in my corner speed or lean angle, but they have thrown doubt on my grip when not properly warm. In fact they're horrid when cold!
I can 'edge out' s/t tyres with full confidence, accelerate/brake without incident, and still get 3 times the mileage out of them. And they don't need too much warming up, more importantly they work in the wet!!!
It's more a marketing ploy saying sports tyres give more grip. Maybe on a track with a racer at the helm, but not for us mere mortals on the road.
But as per everything, each to their own.
Stop polishing it and ride the bloody thing!!
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