What an numnut

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:25 pm

wouldn't have thought the handling would be "right" with a 180 on a 5" wheel?

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:07 pm

slparry wrote:wouldn't have thought the handling would be "right" with a 180 on a 5" wheel?

Well it will certainly change the profile. I'd stick with a 170.

SP250 · Post by **SP250** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 9:18 am

Few years ago I got a slow puncture at a Hopp rider training day at Cadwell Park. Kept blowing it up for each session until it went down too quickly.
Scrounged a 180 scrubbed but legal tyre from the race school there and fitted it for the ride home and put the 170 which was nearly new around my waist for the ride.
The handling felt ok but didn't push it and soon after I was given an advisory at the mot test for an oversized tyre.
Maybe an insurance claim would be refused with a 180 on the narrow rim, maybe not, but worth a thought.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:15 am

I've had ContiMotions on my K12GT which has in excess of 150 odd hp and is a heavy bike compared to the BCR. The Conti's lasted my normal 4000 miles and were fine to be honest, wet and dry.

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:39 am

In 40 years of riding I've never had more than 4000 miles from a rear tyre (I ride a tad agressively), except a hideous nylon Yokohama on the front of my CB125S in the mid 70's

so 4k miles is as good as I normally get

On the K I've had Metz Z6 (oem tyre), Avon Storm ST's and ContiMotions. Currently back on Avons but only 'cos I had a few more pennies available when I needed them and M&P were'nt doing the deals on the Contis.

On my Funduro I have TKC80 Twinduros, and on the BCR I have Conti Road Attacks

I like Conti's they seem to handle all I chuck at them

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:55 am

slparry wrote:In 40 years of riding I've never had more than 4000 miles from a rear tyre (I ride a tad agressively), )

Same here

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:07 pm

I got around to 6000 miles out of the rear Dunlop roadsmart on my 12s. As a comparison I got 1800 from the Metz M1 and I think about 3200 from the M3. (I will have to check my records for exact mileages).

I consider myself to be very smooth but brisk rather than aggressive. My rear is scrubbed all the way to the edge and the performance in the wet is simply astounding.

It was a ride through Grossglockner in torrential rain that taught me how far these tyres can be pushed in the wet.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:14 pm

Herb wrote:I got around to 6000 miles out of the rear Dunlop roadsmart on my 12s. As a comparison I got 1800 from the Metz M1 and I think about 3200 from the M3. (I will have to check my records for exact mileages).
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Yeah - those M1 tyres were unspectacular in every aspect.............. other than tyre wear.

Al

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:22 pm

I think the last time I recommended the ContiMotions a few here tried them and liked them, I'd certainly trust them a darn sight more than the, nowadays, more expensive Cheng Shin Maxxis offerings

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:52 pm

Z6's lasted ... um 4000 for me if that helps

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 7:53 pm

On the other hand Z8's where awful, only lasted 2800!..... and were poor handling, grip etc too

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:02 pm

Metzeler Tourance and Tourance "Next" - each exceptional tyres for grip and longevity.

Can't say the same for their road tyres, unfortunately - although I think Seamus was a big fan of the Metz M1.

Al

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:22 pm

BMbler wrote:holy thread resurrection (before Friday )
Still looking for input, though I have before 12:00 tomorrow to order tyres to get them here for Monday
Priorities:
1- good mileage (else I'll go back to Conti R Attacks or Mich Pilot Power 1)
2-decent grip in cold and wet (Dunlop 208RR taught me not to touch that sort of pile of S^$%t )

Choices(today):
Mich Pilot Road
Metzeller Z6
Bridgestone BT57

and if you can not read my mind- I might go berserk with Malayan Cuisine (Maxis)
Anymore ideas?
Thanks!

(Edit)- pairs 120/70; 170/60 under 160 British notes
also(one more stick in a wheel) from experience- I loved change over 120/70 to 110/80 on the other bike, anyone had done the same on R11's?

Out of those I'd personally not bother and would go for the ContiMotions

http://www.conti-bike.co.uk/bikemodels. ... ikeid=5879

Steve1200S · Post by **Steve1200S** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:31 am

Aren't tacky sports tyres false economy? More expensive touring tyres with a harder centre and softer shoulders handle as well and last a lot longer (long enough to justify the extra price?).....

Pilot Road 3's are awesome, but cost quite a bit.

My K has done 6k and there's pleanty left on the rear, although it is a bit square now. It'll do another 2/3k I think.

Doctor Hfuhruhuhr · Post by **Doctor Hfuhruhuhr** » Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:11 am

Best mileage so far on any bike iv,e had have been on pilot road 3s but even with those if you stand the bike up and give it some you will rip through the middle section especially with shaft drive,any way the fun is had in the corners not when your,e bolt upright,riding that way I get pretty good mileage