so are Roadtec the way to go?

[oyster]

My 010 are going bald now 2.700 miles so should I go to roadtec, Michelin,for slightly better milage?

[adamski49]

SLIGHTLY better mileage. You jest. My Z6's had over 4k on them and looked a little over half worn at the rear and maybe half worn at the front.

I went from 010's to Z6's and was pleasantly surprised. Worth a try, especially over winter.

Adam

[RiceBurner]

Or Pirelli Diablo Stradas.

[minivin]

always done 010's and 020's, tried Z6's, suffered two blow-outs and weird cracking. Not to forget the suspect handling around corners and letting-go when I really didn't want it to. Now back on 020's

[crucial]

Been through about 4 sets of Z6's and have never had a problem.

When the present ones wear out I shall be getting another set

[oyster]

Just fitted a slightly used 010 on the rear, so it'll do for the next 2k. Proper size this time, a 180 for my 5.5", instead of the 170 which was on the bike at purchase. When this wears out, I reckon the front will be on canvas. Have not had any problem with these tyres, except their short life. So I want to buy a replacement pair between now and then. Roadtecs still sound favourite, good handling and longevity.
Anyone else ridden the Diablos to death to give a verdict on them?

[RiceBurner]

Just fitted a slightly used 010 on the rear, so it'll do for the next 2k. Proper size this time, a 180 for my 5.5", instead of the 170 which was on the bike at purchase. When this wears out, I reckon the front will be on canvas. Have not had any problem with these tyres, except their short life. So I want to buy a replacement pair between now and then. Roadtecs still sound favourite, good handling and longevity.
Anyone else ridden the Diablos to death to give a verdict on them?

err - yeah. Killed a rear Diablo stone dead (down to the steels and a bit beyond) in France coming home from a FLASH tour this year. Top tyre - even though it was totally fucked it was still completely stable.

I also had to push the brand new one as hard as I possibly could in order to make the ferry - the only slide I had was caused by gravel on a corner - they were solid and grippy (if a bit remote) until they wore in.

Life times are about equal to Z6's ime.

[cc mac]

Have used Z6'S and they are very good, turning in quicker than 020's and also returning 6k+ mileage. I am currently using Pilot Roads at the moment. They dont turn as quick as the Z6's (less sporty) but are slightly more stable and much more confidence inspiring in the wet. I think it is because the grooves go right across the tyre whereas the Z6's have a solid strip down the middle (probably to increase mileage). I am expecting to get the same mileage from the Pilot Roads as the Z6's. I would recommend either tyre, but not 020's, they never felt sticky enough.