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Author:  simonthepieman [ 07 May 2009 17:33 ]
Post subject:  Tyre Thread
I know it might not go down well in some quarters, but hey why not be the one
to start a tyre thread on the new style forum.

So I am about to do a Scotland blast 800 milesish

I think after that as well as a service (i'll be in soon Maz to buy the oils etc) I may need new tyres.
So my xb9sx runs the original syncs now I know :maz: will recommend the Conti Road
Attacks (& most likely i will end up getting them at the Emporium) but I wonder what others are fitting at present?
I have heard a good report on the Mich road pilot 2's but they were not on a Buell

I not not require a super sticky track tyre and would like a reasonable mileage, as I am sure most of us do?

Go on guys chime in , even if you have done so many times before.!
Author:  Lucky [ 07 May 2009 18:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
My original Diablo's went square at about 1500 miles, but they were sticky.
I have now done about 4000 miles on road pilot 2's and they are still round. :D
Author:  ph4824 [ 07 May 2009 18:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
Ah tyres, saves me asking done it! :lol:

I have nothing to help here cause mine are brand new but I'd be interested to find out if there is anything better than the Pirelli Diablo! I do know that the rear tyre isn't cheap at £112 fitted to loose wheel :shock:
Author:  madmartyn [ 07 May 2009 19:28 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
i am currently running pilot 2,s on my xb12 and they are perfoming well, get a bit of spin if you give it to much when they cold other then that great.
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 07 May 2009 20:22 ]
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On A Uly.

Started with Syncs - very good wet and dry and lasted 5K.

Went onto Corsa 3s - good in the dry not much in the wet and near dead at 3K. They did not feel right on the bike and I did not like them much.

On pilot CT2s now - amazing wet or dry. Wearing well so far. 2.5K and 4-5mm tread left. A very temp stable tyre with a neutral profile and works great on the Uly.
Author:  Nate [ 07 May 2009 20:36 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
I'm on the Contis now and am very impressed. To early to say about milage.
When and where are you going in Scotland?

nate.
Author:  pontiusxbazooka [ 07 May 2009 20:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
bet i get slated for this :roll: :roll: being a bit skint this springtime i put a pair of Maxxis M6029 Supermaxx's on my M2. got to say though i'm really impressed with them, very fast warm up and grip great on wet or dry roads, only done 2000 miles but the rear still looks new so it looks like they'll last well!... :D
Author:  Ash [ 07 May 2009 21:20 ]
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Why slated, each to their own chap :)
Author:  pontiusxbazooka [ 07 May 2009 21:24 ]
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Ash wrote:
Why slated, each to their own chap :)

great to see broadminded people, rather than "oooh i wouldn't ride on them if they were free" :D :D
Author:  ph4824 [ 07 May 2009 21:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
What's the general opinion of the Pirreli Diablos?
Author:  mcrbuelligan [ 07 May 2009 21:49 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
good tyre those diab's -though Iam running rosso's at the mo and their even better for grip though milage I dont think Iam going to get the same - though It depends on what you use you bike for
Author:  thorkill the tall [ 07 May 2009 22:58 ]
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pontiusxbazooka wrote:
Ash wrote:
Why slated, each to their own chap :)

great to see broadminded people, rather than "oooh i wouldn't ride on them if they were free" :D :D

I would go further and say that I wouldn't fit them to a bike of mine if they paid me to. But, as Ash said, each to their own.
Just don't try to fit them to my bike when you think I'm not looking ;)
Author:  pontiusxbazooka [ 07 May 2009 23:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
thorkill the tall wrote:
pontiusxbazooka wrote:
Ash wrote:
Why slated, each to their own chap :)

great to see broadminded people, rather than "oooh i wouldn't ride on them if they were free" :D :D

I would go further and say that I wouldn't fit them to a bike of mine if they paid me to. But, as Ash said, each to their own.
Just don't try to fit them to my bike when you think I'm not looking ;)

if i'm being honest i didn't really want them, it was a case of needs must, but for the money they've really surprised me!.. :)
Author:  Ash [ 08 May 2009 07:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
When I get mine serviced soon I am going to have the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's they look great and have some very good reviews. They are actually tacky to the touch when warmed up!
Author:  mojomick [ 08 May 2009 08:10 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tyre Thread
ph4824 wrote:
What's the general opinion of the Pirreli Diablos?



I've always run with Diablos. Suit me.
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