Puncture on the way home, recommend me a tyre.

Dcwhite1984 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Karma :

So riding home from work last night, went round a speed bump which i've done nearly every day since getting the bike and heard a loud pop, quick inspection of the bike and all looked fine. Speed bump is outside a shop so thought id ridden over a drink carton that had popped.

As i was only 2 minutes from home i thought id check when i got home, got off the bike helmet off and i can hear a nice hiss, rolled bike forward to see a tiny bit of metal sticking in the rear tyre, what i didnt expect to pull out of it was this:

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So bike is laid up til i get paid next Friday.

Anyone recommend me a tyre?? Not too fussed about mileage but want something nice and grippy!!
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Same type and brand as you have on the front would be a good start. Or are you thinking of changing the pair?
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DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

PR2/3/4.

Mixing tyres is fine.

Tritey · Banned Joined: 01 Jan 2014 Karma :

What about getting it repaired? will obviously work out cheaper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk8aLZMS94g

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Michelin Road Pilots. Thumbs Up

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Dcwhite1984 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Karma :

I was thinking of changing the pair as they are quite old anyway. (2007)

The bike had been garaged for a good few years before i bought it and although the tyres dont show any signs of wear and tear i might just use it as an excuse to replace them.

I didnt realise they could be repaired, might look into it a bit more.
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Michelin PR3 then. Just put them on the FZ6 after recommendation by others on here and they were worth it. Thumbs Up

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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

Pilot Road 2/3/4. I think the PR2 and 3 are cheap on oponeo at the moment. I put PR on last summer and the things grip like mad and take ages to wear down, the 2/3/4 are meant to be even better.

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-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

If you're looking for any other places locally, I used GR's sportbikes down on Bournemouth road in Poole recently for getting some new tyres fitted and Moore Speed Racing for a couple of other things. Both charge £25 a wheel ride-in, not sure for removed wheels, but they both seemed decent places to get work done Thumbs Up

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I replaced mine with some Pirelli Diablo Strada's I got for £120 off ebay recently - very happy with them so far, particularly for the price. Seem to be buyable for around £130 still easily.

Dcwhite1984 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Karma :

-Matt- · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Karma :

Not really had them on long enough to tell yet; look pretty much untouched after about 2500 miles though, quite a bit of which was motorway Thumbs Up

Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

........................ · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Jan 2014 Karma :

How much life is left in the tyre? If it's a decent amount I'd buy a plugging kit (Stop n Go) and plug it.

Dcwhite1984 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Karma :

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SofaBear · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Oct 2013 Karma :

I recently put some Michelin PR4's on the ER6. they are expensive but the difference is very noticeable.

Got about 3.5k on them since January, used in all sorts of weather. very confidence inspiring. much better than the dunlops i had previously.
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Dcwhite1984 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 23 Jan 2015 Karma :

Cheers for all your help everyone,

I've decided to replace them, based on the fact the tyres are old and i want peace of mind when im out riding, im going to buy on of the roadside mushroom kits just in case im further from home in future.

I was undecided between PR3's and Metzeler M7RR's but after talking to my tyre guy ive decided to give the Metzeler's a go, decent price and his glowing review swayed me. Wheels are off and booked in for next saturday (dont get paid til friday Sad

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After a few miles ill get a little review up Very Happy

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