01-08-13, 02:41 PM
Tyre choice is most often down to personal choice. Over the years I have used Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, Metzeler and Pirelli and whereas all had good points and bad points, I have never used Avon or Maxxis only because I did not get around to them. There were some which suited my riding style more than others. Very very few tyres are rubbish nowdays. If you ask 20 different riders in a pub you will probably get 8 different preferences and each will have a valid reason.
The three I now use are Metzeler, Michelin or Dunlop in that order with my preference being the feel and handling characteristics of Metzler Sportec M5. Of these three Michelin warm up the quickest and Dunlop the slowest.
The three I now use are Metzeler, Michelin or Dunlop in that order with my preference being the feel and handling characteristics of Metzler Sportec M5. Of these three Michelin warm up the quickest and Dunlop the slowest.