Missmatched Tyres (yup another tyre question!)

Selkie · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Karma :

I know generally speaking you're supposed fit tyres as a pair, but I've just picked up a late '90s GS500 with brand new tyres on,

Front is Avon Roadrider and rear is Dunlop Arrowmax both standard sizes for the GS.

Are the tyres decent ones and should I fit a matching pair?

I haven't ridden since passing my DAS a year ago but plan on doing lots of miles over the next few months, is the above combination of tyres likely to give me any trouble? I have just been out for a 50 mile gentle ride to try get them scrubbed in a bit and they seem to be ok, the roads are perfectly dry at the moment and I didn't lean the bike by much though.

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

The ideal is to have them as pairs but it isn't a must have. They should be fine. When it does come to change one or both, then you can match them up.
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Selkie · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Karma :

Ok cheers

Just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be sliding all over the place, did seem a bit of a waste of money to fit another new one to make them match. With the miles I'll be doing they'll wear out pretty soon anyway!

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Karma :

I have a Pirelli Diablo on the front and a Metzeler m3 on the back, not 1 problem or issue at all. Just depends on the quality of the tyre i guess.

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pigmo · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Karma :

Look for the TSD (tyre sensing device) and disconnect it. Then the rear tyre wont know what the front tyre is, thus it wont complain and/or attempt to throw you off just for being a cheapskate.
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

Are you being serious? Neutral

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Karma :

Marcg868 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Used to have a Dunlop Roadsmart and a Shinko shite on the Hyosung. Both were fine, front being the shinko was a bit vague but did its job. Got front and rear Roadsmarts now and they are excellent tyres.
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Bofh5 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

I have a maxxis on mine and the front is like new being a dual compound but the back has taken a hammering during the winter and is nearly down to the little rubber blocks in the middle where as the front is still like new.

Will get a a RoadSmart for the rear as its highly recommended.
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iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

I dident get on with Avons on my Hornet,

But let me say you have a GS500 you MUST, i repeat MUST go out right now and get fitted a brand new pair of Bridgestone BT45's, you will thank me later, and so will your goose.

Seriously though the BT45 is the best tyre for the 500 class...
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

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thegubner · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Karma :

I dont think I have ever had tires that matched. There are those of course that say you have to have a certain brand and all matching etc, but I have never had any problems in the past.

Selkie · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Karma :

Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

I've used avon roadrider on my XJ600.

Never had a problem with them myself but then I never really push it, it's just not a bike I really want to push since it generally bounces round corners. So for commuting, maybe with a bit of aggressive riding in nice conditions they're fine, wouldn't use them for a 'fun' tyre though.