Great British Roads that are focced up.are sports compound tyres now applicable?

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I am not so sure they ever were.  A lot of riders have had full on sports tyres fitted in the mistaken belief that they give more grip.  On the road for even brisk riders this rarely proves to be the case.  Tyres need to be at the correct temperature to offer full grip and a sports tyre both takes longer to heat up and looses heat quicker and therefore you never get the best out of it.  it most cases, for road, work, a sports-touring tyre is the best choice.  You get better grip and better mileage.  Most sports tyres will give poorer grip in most road riding situations and will not last long - but they will give you bragging rights down the pub and perhaps some hero-worship from those that do no know better  :rollin