Recommended Tyres?

chris.king · Mar 9, 2017

Just wondering what tyres people are running?

I only cover about 500 miles per year on mine and change every 4 years max, as they seem to go off, but not through wear. I had Maxxis on my Ducati, which were actually pretty good value for a road tyre, as had a hard wearing centre and softer outer. Tyres are about 4 years old now on the 1130, so think they need a change, just a pity, as they have good tread left.

Any recommended ones appreciated.

freeatlast · Mar 10, 2017

chris.king said:
Just wondering what tyres people are running?

I only cover about 500 miles per year on mine and change every 4 years max, as they seem to go off, but not through wear. I had Maxxis on my Ducati, which were actually pretty good value for a road tyre, as had a hard wearing centre and softer outer. Tyres are about 4 years old now on the 1130, so think they need a change, just a pity, as they have good tread left.

Any recommended ones appreciated.

Me , I like Bridgestones, BT016 pros 120 70 front 190 50 rear, they don't last that long and are not that expensive either , soon as the back has gone which it sure does on an 1130, I throw the pair away and replace a.s pairs. I like a good front ,not part worn

UpNorthWill · Mar 10, 2017

Pirelli super corsa SC2 rear, sc1 front. Running a 190/70/17 at the moment, never had an.issue with these tyres, great in the dry, i ride them though winter too- just adjust my riding, parts are far too pricey to even risk a scratch let alone an off

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ianh · Mar 10, 2017

I like Dunlop Qualifiers....by no means the latest or most trick but have used on road and trackdays (wet and dry) to good effect and seem to suit the tornado very well. Also helps that they are often discounted...

Everyone will have their own views though , so you may have just opened a significant can of worms!!

The one tyre i would ward against is the Continental Contimotion .....tried one a few years ago (mainly due to extreme poverty:doh

and they were orrible, no feel, poor in the wet and through to the wires about 50 miles after hitting the wear indicators.....Dont be tempted, no matter how cheap.

RobShed · Mar 10, 2017

2010 Supermaxx Sport were great but treated her to fresh 2016 rubber .. for occasional forays

120/70 ZR17 & 190/50 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Sport Tyre Pair

Michelin Pilot Road 3 are top-rated for daily use.

andy1130 · Mar 10, 2017

RobShed said:
2010 Supermaxx Sport were great but treated her to fresh 2016 rubber .. for occasional forays

120/70 ZR17 & 190/50 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Sport Tyre Pair

Michelin Pilot Road 3 are top-rated for daily use.

Im with Ianh on this one Dunlop Qualifiers front and back on my TNT 1130 .... seem to do the trick and good reeling from them

pyrford rob · Mar 10, 2017

My MV came with new Qualifier II , they are good and have a flattish profile so doesn't tip in super quick but very predictable. (not tracked yet though). My Tornado came with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II , these seem to have a steeper profile which seems to make it tip in quicker but still seem pretty good though only done 100 miles on the bike, again not been on track yet though,(hopefully in April) Its easier to get to the edge on the Dunlops :clap:

angledangle · Mar 11, 2017

Pirelli Pilot's 3's and 4's . Get a good feeling with them and find they don't lose contact easily when pushed . Wet use ........ appear ok with no sign of letting go when you least expect it .

ajf · Mar 11, 2017

Mmmmmmmmmmmm

As Always its horses for courses when it comes to tyres.
I always use Maxxis super sports on the road always been a great tyre wet or dry. On track I use Continental sport attack again a brilliant tyre with no issues giving great feel and grip in both dry or damp conditions. But of course its what ever floats your boat.

GOOSE · Mar 11, 2017

Michelin Road Pilots

I run these on the CR and they're great - lots of feel, bags of grip and a good profile for smooth cornering - They're very predictable in the wet and not too many beer tokens either - I like'em :ele:

yamahamad · Mar 11, 2017

My tornado came with avon super sport 3d & only done just over 100 miles so far but they seem really good. I have always had dunlops on the 600 yamaha, qualifiers at the moment & they are great tyres.

Paul

Max Black · Mar 12, 2017

Ya wont go far wrong with any mention affor, But Qualli's tek some beating. & cheap too.:clap:

freeatlast · Mar 12, 2017

Max Black said:
Ya wont go far wrong with any mention affor, But Qualli's tek some beating. & cheap too.:clap:

Now ust southerners have translated what it is thost saying,
whats cheap lad ?

If you want a good service, like ride in /ride out, fitted, and a good cup of coffee from a biker tyre fitter, (RC8 hooligan) Any tyre you want, give me a ping I know just the man .

steve collins

GuzziHero · Mar 12, 2017

I am a bit of a Battlax fanboy I have to admit.

My Benelli came with Maxxis Supermaxx which were diabolical. Never had such little faith in a tyre, and theyd apparently been on only 300 miles. I binned them and fitted Battlax S21. Got caught out in hail on the Benelli last year with those S21s, they were excellent. My Triumph Daytona 955i has them on as well.

My Guzzi Griso is fitted with the touring compound T30, it'd murder S21s. I was going round the outside of sportbikes at Mallory on Friday at 80mph on a soaking wet track! For all weather use, I can't fault S21 or T30.

I rate the T30s... this pic was with T30s fitted... They're as good a tyre as any of us will ever need on the road.

ajf · Mar 13, 2017

Strange stuff

Strange how we all find tyres different, I have used Maxxis tyres both on the road and on the track, and have always found them to be more than up to the job. In fact I have just fitted a new set of maxxis super sport to my TNT. I know that Chris Walker recommends and fits Maxxis to his race school bikes. Last year I tried a set of Continental sport attacks on the zx10r track bike, and again brilliant tyre, great feel from both rear and front so will now swap between both makes for road and track.
But then again I have never been much of a Tyre Snob.

JRH · Mar 13, 2017

Love the fact that you tracked my old Griso...........True Hero :bow:

GuzziHero said:
I am a bit of a Battlax fanboy I have to admit.

My Benelli came with Maxxis Supermaxx which were diabolical. Never had such little faith in a tyre, and theyd apparently been on only 300 miles. I binned them and fitted Battlax S21. Got caught out in hail on the Benelli last year with those S21s, they were excellent. My Triumph Daytona 955i has them on as well.
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My Guzzi Griso is fitted with the touring compound T30, it'd murder S21s. I was going round the outside of sportbikes at Mallory on Friday at 80mph on a soaking wet track! For all weather use, I can't fault S21 or T30.
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I rate the T30s... this pic was with T30s fitted... They're as good a tyre as any of us will ever need on the road.
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ajf · Mar 13, 2017

Tyres

Nice set of Continental Sport Attacks doing the business.

chris.king · Mar 13, 2017

So many choices! Well, as I would only be doing 1.5k miles max every 4 years, I get fed up of changing tyres with a lot a life left in them, but at about 4 years the tyres seem to go off, its like riding concrete tyres. Think I will go for a softer, stickier compound as at least they will look like they need replacing. I never ride in the wet as the Benelli is just a summer toy, having said that Norfolk roads would most probably shed them to bits!

ajf · Mar 14, 2017

Bike Meet

chris.king said:
So many choices! Well, as I would only be doing 1.5k miles max every 4 years, I get fed up of changing tyres with a lot a life left in them, but at about 4 years the tyres seem to go off, its like riding concrete tyres. Think I will go for a softer, stickier compound as at least they will look like they need replacing. I never ride in the wet as the Benelli is just a summer toy, having said that Norfolk roads would most probably shed them to bits!

Hi Chris
Do you ever get to the Whitwell Bike Meet....

RobShed · Mar 14, 2017

chris.king said:
So many choices! Well, as I would only be doing 1.5k miles max every 4 years, I get fed up of changing tyres with a lot a life left in them, but at about 4 years the tyres seem to go off, its like riding concrete tyres. Think I will go for a softer, stickier compound as at least they will look like they need replacing. I never ride in the wet as the Benelli is just a summer toy, having said that Norfolk roads would most probably shed them to bits!

Well-done on getting there eventually, chop-chop ..
120/70 ZR17 & 190/50 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Sport Tyre Pair

:ele:

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angledangle

ajf

GOOSE

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ajf

JRH

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chris.king

ajf

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