New tyre Time

[fazersharp]

Hello again everyone - been a bit busy for a few months but I am still here shiny side up so far.
I need a new rear,
For those that dont know me - I do not ride in the wet and any do about 700 miles a year so I dont need a high mileage touring tyre or one that's great in the wet.  
Currently its a Metzeler sportec M7RR. and its done 6,600 miles - after 8 years so I dont want a hard wearing tyre as its old before its warn.

Thinking of the M9rr
But now looking at the Bridgstone  T31 or 32 or s23 or s22

What are peoples thoughts please

[b1k3rdude]

Conti's have become over priced in the last few years,

Have a look around for PilotRoad4's that are close to thier sell by date. I got a set for my FZ1 a year ago for £230 fitted.

[fazersharp]

Conti's have become over priced in the last few years,

Have a look around for PilotRoad4's that are close to thier sell by date. I got a set for my FZ1 a year ago for £230 fitted.

Thanks for that.
My worry is that they will have been "on the shelf" for a couple of years already - considering my M7s lasted me 8 years.

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Am I right in thinking that the Road 5s are not available in 110/70/17 as I am now looking at getting front and back

[agricola]

Im currently on S22s, no problems, good grip, ridden on track, decent wear. S22s have been superceeded but still available so you might be able to find a good price on them

[fazersharp]

Im currently on S22s, no problems, good grip, ridden on track, decent wear. S22s have been superceeded but still available so you might be able to find a good price on them

Actually I have just been looking at the S22 - like you say a bit cheaper than the s23 and are avalible.
where do you get yours ( I know you do the Donington track days so that is not far from me either )

[unfazed]

I'm on my third set of M9RRs, fantastic tyre, great grip wet or dry. Under 4 of 5C it takes a little longer to warm up, but when up to temp you can nearly feel the grip when pushing on the twisties

[fazersharp]

I'm on my third set of M9RRs, fantastic tyre, great grip wet or dry. Under 4 of 5C it takes a little longer to warm up, but when up to temp you can nearly feel the grip when pushing on the twisties

Thanks they are on the top of my list but just trying to find stock of both front and back, I think its looking cheaper for me to buy them and take the wheel to my local bike mechanics as I will no doubt be checking the wheel alignment and the torque settings anyway and the front spedo flange thing already has a lug missing from the last hand fisted tire fitters so I may as well take it off myself. Give me a chance to give normally un accessible areas a clean and to re grease the speedo thing.