do i need new rubber

[colink98]

this is my first big bike and the rubber came new with the bike.
my front looks OK i think.
https://i.imgur.com/qm9HWtY.jpg

but my rear is getting a bit of a flat ring...
https://i.imgur.com/6Z8ZrP7.jpg

some of my uncertainty is that when new the rear didn't have a vast amount of tread pattern to start off with.
they are Maxxis Super Diamond's and here is a picture of them on the website.

https://www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/tyre-200-12-supermaxx-diamond
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Ride it like you stole it.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

Yes they are fucked.

Get some PR3's thank me later.

[colink98]

[wr6133]

[stinkwheel]

PR4.
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[colink98]

What sort of cash for a set fitted ?
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Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

[RhynoCZ]

I have good experience with Metzeler Roadtec tyres, more affordable and more durable. Might not be as grippy, but I never felt like I would need more grip than I had.

There are plenty of reputable motorcycle tyre manufacturers and you do not need ''sport/racing'' sticker on the tyres to ride safely on the open road.

Also, unless you test several types and brands of tyres one by one, you won't be able to tell the difference, because going from a bald tyre to a brand new one is always a big change in riding comfort and confidence. Especially when changing the front tyre.
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[colink98]

[colink98]

is the consensus that the rear is too squared off and needs to be changed then ?
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PCX125 (stolen) - CBF600 (current)
Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

[RhynoCZ]

Looking at the rear tyre, I would replace it but only because it is just a few miles before you see the ''wires'' inside, not because it being squared.
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[Powderhead]

[colink98]

fair enough.
theres what appears to be a decent bike place in town.
i will see if they can fit a new set on Saturday.
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PCX125 (stolen) - CBF600 (current)
Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

[Beehive Bedlam]

[Freddyfruitba...]

[pompousporcup...]

i rate the Avon 3d-xm's if all you're doing is riding down the motorway. Mine last set had over 17k miles and looked in much better condition than yours do.. i don't ride slowly either so could have probably got a few more out of them

My were fitted to my thundercat for £180 iirc but then the tire guy gets a ridiculous price.

[colink98]

i called said garage and he is asking for £250 notes to fit some bridgestones

am i getting proper STE'd
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PCX125 (stolen) - CBF600 (current)
Ride it like you stole it.
ride sensible and not like an idiot and you wont get 6 points in one week.

[Howling Terror]

[Beehive Bedlam]

[doggone]

The week before Easter is not a good time to seem desperate.
A lot of bikes are not on the road until 1st April.
I'd change them both too, but to but no harm doing a few miles on those until into next month. Just go careful if it's wet.

[NJD]

The region in which you reside might help people give you suggestions as I highly doubt you're the first person to need tyres replacing in such location.

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifiers came on my bike and were ok but then, at the same time, we do have to consider that my riding ability and comfortableness with the bike with the bike, as my first biggun, wasn't then what it is now.

I went with PR3's and I give up wanting to ride before they do.
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[Powderhead]

[P.]

See if Colwins will do your tyres, if they do PR3 or PR4, 3 should be cheaper and will suit motorway riding fine. Colwins is at the crossroads near KFC/Homebase just behind Morrisons if you haven't found it yet.

[colink98]

[colink98]

[P.]