Tyres for an ER5

Nick_Giles · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Jan 2012 Karma :

Got an ER5 that's in need of tyres before I put it onto the road. (providing 'yours truly' shapes himself on his M2 next week) Rear is totally shot and the front has not got a lot left on it. So I figure I will replace them both.

Considering Michelin Pilot or Bridgestone BT45's but willing to take suggestions from this sites members.

Whats the best tyres possible for general use upon this machine.?

I don't mind paying for the best as this is my contact with the road and as a new 'big-bike' rider I feel its even more important that this is optimum.

Cheers, Nick.
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Moo. · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jan 2009 Karma :

Bridgestone BT45. They're pretty much the benchmark, never seen a bad word written about then (awaits correction.)

They are slightly dated now, but they're still being sold for a reason, they're good.

I know I'll be picking them when my Tyre wears down next Wink

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

BT45s. Can't fault them on my CB5.

Burnside · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Karma :

Got Avon Roadriders on mine, great in the wet and dry.
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Themightyimp · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 May 2011 Karma :

I did my DAS on an ER5,the instructor said he'd only ever use BT 45's on them.

goto10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2011 Karma :

Avon Roadriders here too. They do the job all year around.
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TheManWithThe... · Brolly Dolly Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Karma :

Ive got a BT45 on the rear and a BT021 on the front.
Might seem odd, but it works for me Thumbs Up

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Bomberman · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :

BT45's on my GPZ Thumbs Up

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Ingah · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Karma :

I use BT45's on my CB5 but as the price of them seems to shoot up all the time and i square them off pretty quickly (NB: possibly a case of unrealistic expectations as i do relatively heavy motorway miles), i'm looking for a cheaper/longer lasting tyre.

Grip-wise, no dramas, which is the point.
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Nick_Giles · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Jan 2012 Karma :

Thanks for the replys folks. Smile

Nick
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tsmith · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Karma :

Two sites can give you good prices:

https://moto-tyres.co.uk/
and
https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/

Just search by size.

Go for Pirelli Sport Demon if you want grip over longevitity

Bridgestone BT45 are dual tread compound, so softer in the edges and harder in the middle. Good allrounder

Michelin Pilot Activ is another good one, bit longer lasting than the BT45

Avon Roadriders will give the longest life.

The absolute cheapest are Vee Rubbers. The VRM249 can be had for less than £50.