Which tyres for winter.

[rehmh05]

Hi BCF community.

Thanks for the advice etc. in the last thread. I got 2 new front tyres and slightly used front and now am waiting on a part -worn rear.

Here's the front:

Pirelli dragon (MTR01) - 120/60 -r17 55H(new)
Pirelli dragon supercorsa- 120/70 -zr17 58W(new)
Dunlop sportmax race replica -120/70 -zr17 58 W (used but lots thread, no damage )

Back:
Metzeler tourance 150/17-17 69V (used , lots of thread, no damage)

My question is: which front to use with the rear, does it really matter?

Considering im hoping to cover a lot of miles (if conditions allow in winter). Ill go through all tyres but which to use first in winter, then spring and summer?

thanks guys

Edit (i mean thanks guys and ladies)
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- CBT 31/10/12 - CBR 125 bought 01/11/12
- Theory: 07/11/12 - Mod 1: 19/11/12 - Mod 2: 28/11/12
- 24/08/13 - Bandit 600

[rehmh05]

have i posted in the wrong section?
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- CBT 31/10/12 - CBR 125 bought 01/11/12
- Theory: 07/11/12 - Mod 1: 19/11/12 - Mod 2: 28/11/12
- 24/08/13 - Bandit 600

[pdg]

Personally, I'd use a rubber tyre on the front to match that rear - the one closest to me at the time.




Of course, there will probably be a tyre 'expert' ready to tell you that if you don't have 2 brand new perfectly matched same make and batch tyres then you will surely die. And while you're dying, you will kill many many nuns and kittens.
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Pick the one with the prettiest tread pattern first.

[P.]

Bandit?

Grab a set of Pilot road 2s and forget about it all.

[Aff]

[pdg]

[garth]

PR3's

[P.]

[Rogerborg]

[P.]

Neither of them, the grip I want is on the front... all of those aren't gonna get good reviews in pissing rain

There, on topic

[DrDonnyBrago]

[pdg]

[rehmh05]

Ok,

Cheers for the input. At the moment ill go the MTR01 as it 'seems' to have better grip .

And I understand ill need more back ones and hopefully when im through these, ill go with pilot 3's

Any one recommend good tyre fitters in/ around birmingham? or u reckon it can be a diy job?
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- CBT 31/10/12 - CBR 125 bought 01/11/12
- Theory: 07/11/12 - Mod 1: 19/11/12 - Mod 2: 28/11/12
- 24/08/13 - Bandit 600

[Pie-Roe]

Still running downgeared TLR on Supercorsa SPs.

I prefer predictable front grip and negligible back grip for shitty conditions personally if you have to 'make do'
Would go for the dragon front tyre of the ones mentioned. If you aren't particularly confident, selling the two new tyres you have and putting the money towards a set of PR2s and engine bars might help.

In fact, just fit whatever tyre and engine bars and learn how to ride in winter.
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[pdg]

[rehmh05]

ok,

I was considering wheel balancers:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Wheel-Balancer-All-In-One-Front-or-Rear-Paddock-Stand-/301009709123

or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-WHEEL-BALANCER-BALANCING-STAND-BIKE-MOTORBIKE-RACE-TRACK-DAY-PADDOCK-/350827031595

or getting a adaptor only for paddock stand
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- CBT 31/10/12 - CBR 125 bought 01/11/12
- Theory: 07/11/12 - Mod 1: 19/11/12 - Mod 2: 28/11/12
- 24/08/13 - Bandit 600