Tyre Poll

Wooly R6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2005 Karma :

There are loads of tyres on the market - most of us will have different pre-conceptions about tyre manufacturers. Maybe you always use a certain make, or just like the brand image!!

So as the poll says, what tyre manufacturers 'impress' you or make you want to try their tyres, and why would you choose them?
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Swipe · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Karma :

Got bridgestones on front and back and only back needs changing so it's another bridgestone for me I'm afraid.
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MattHirst · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Karma :

Well i am due another rear within the next 100 miles (even though its sort of illegal now Shocked

)

I had a pirelli mt75......but i didn't have much faith in it when 'pushing' my bike hard (ok, all laugh its only a 125 cruiser but i managed to suprise some people in the corners Razz

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Anyone know if anyone makes a 120/80 16 (i believe its an /80 anyway)..i know a 130/70 16 fits.

Does anyone know if anyone makes a 'decent' tyre..ie more grip in dry, while still being good in the wet?

The pirelli was fairly good in the wet...so if i can't find a better tyre then i guess its another pirelli for me.

Oh yeah..my solid plasti 'kenda' front tyre has outlasted 2 rears (15.5k miles Shocked

)..it still has atleast another 2000 miles on it!!!!!

mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

Dunlop Qualifiers FTW.
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Richie-ninja · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Karma :

I just can't get away from Bridgestone... I had the 010's then the 012's followed by the 002 road race tyres. The later where fantastic when it came to smiles per mile... Laughing

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

To be honest, have used most things. I don't seem to get on with Dunlops generally. Had no problems with Bridgestones except the price. But have used Michelin and Avons a fair few times without issues. Just put some Contis on the Bandit so will see how good they are.

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Ran Metzlers on my first bike (poop touring tyre) before switching to Avon Azaro's. Found them to be great.

Done the Dunlop thing, D207's and 08's but was not impressed. Won't be getting them again. Found in anything other than really warm days they didn't grip and didn't inspire.

Had a quick spell with Metzlers M1's (the ones with hardly any tread) shweeit hot for grip but didn't last.

New bike came with brand new Avon Azaros and even in tonights wet run they felt really good. Going to try Pirelli Supercorsas next cuz I keep hearing good things about them.
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MattHirst · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Karma :

Thanks Keith.

I just checked Metzeller's website and it appears the me22 is still available.

I'll give national tyres a ring on monday to see what they keep in (i use them in barnsley..get discount you see Twisted Evil

)

Thanks
Matt

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Paddy Blake · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Karma :

Kickstart let us know how it works out with the continental's.I have not
been able to get them for years and they are back again but I found
them great years ago.

I don't think there is one on the poll that has not got a good tyre and also
a bad one that I would not take for free.
I will have to see what is available and might even be second hand.

Paddy.

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Another vote for Dunlop qualifiers. Good wet grip and very stable - inspires confidence. Should see about 4000 from the rear of one.
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Paddy Blake · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Karma :

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

BT010's.

Why did they stop making them?
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Going to put a Michelin Pilot sport onto the bike because that's what it had put onto the front just before i got it. Thumbs Up

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Hairy Ben · Scooby Slapper Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Karma :

I'll be sticking with the Metzler Tourances that came with the Bimler. They've been good enough so far under all conditions to not make it really neccessary to faff about trying any alternatives.

Same with the XT really, the Avon Distanzias currently on it being perfect for how I use it. Plus they should last longer than previous road-based tyres.
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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

BT-45's

Now BT-021's

Bridgestone baby

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've got a bridgestone front, supercorsa rear at the moment.

The supercorsa is absolutely shocking in the wet, I swear I went most of the way home sideways last night.

Still, I'm fitting them all round in the coming weeks.

Gaz

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Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Continental Road Attack,

Great tyres, i get about 5000 out of a rear, and they suit my riding style fine. Also great in torrential rain.
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Mooncatt · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Karma :

BT-020 ftw in my opinion
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Pirelli's originally fitted to the bike when I bought it, but since went over to Bridgestone, and to be honest I can't see me using anything else now Thumbs Up

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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

what about continental? , road attacks etc,

that said I'm a Bridgestone man, I've eaten 2 sets of Bt45s in a year , and will probably go for BT20s when the contis wear out on the CBR
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