Which tyres

Regor · Post by **Regor** » Wed May 12, 2004 10:08 pm

Hi all, this is my problem, bikes in for Mot next week & needs new tyres ive got the choice of either dunlop 207s or metzeler sportec m1s. Both pairs are the same price. Given the choice has anybody got any opinion/advice on these tyres, its got bridgestones on at the moment but i can get a good deal on these makes, cheers

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Thu May 13, 2004 12:11 am

Personally I'd go for the Metz

Have never ridden on M1's its just I don't get on with Dunlops and all the Metz I have ridden have been excellent

Ben (no help whatsoever!!)

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Fri May 14, 2004 8:55 am

Do any of you have experience of Continental tyres?

They've a new one out called the "road attack", got a very good write-up in TWO last month.

I've been thinking of giving 'em a whirl as I can get a set fitted for about 260euro's(about Â£160) and my Hi-sports are shagged.

mercury · Post by **mercury** » Fri May 14, 2004 10:18 pm

There OK just a bit hard long lasting.

John.

stevieVTR · Post by **stevieVTR** » Fri May 14, 2004 10:23 pm

BRIDGESTONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RAINMAKER · Post by **RAINMAKER** » Sat May 15, 2004 11:35 pm

SteveVTR......what do you mean BRIDGESTONES!!!!!!!!

Do you meAN BRIDGESTONES are good or crap.......thinking of change to BT010's front and rear. Had 020's on Blackbird and they were fine but don't kn ow what 010's are like..........serious advice needed......Ta
Paul.

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Sun May 16, 2004 11:38 am

I think what he's trying to say is

GO FOR THE BRIDGESTONES, THEY'RE LOVELY

I've had 010's on mine for a while now and canot fault them.
Enough grip to deck the pegs (minus hero blobs) but don't fall apart
Grip from virtually stone cold
Last well due to the dual compound (hard middle, soft edges)
Excellent in the wet

The only downside is that coz they are so good you can get other makes cheaper

Hope this answers your question
Ben

stevieVTR · Post by **stevieVTR** » Sun May 16, 2004 4:30 pm

Yep, I`m back on Bridgestones 012 front/020 rear. Instant confidence!!
I`ve had similiar set-ups on a ZZR6, SV650, ZX6 and they`ve been the mutts on every one. Most of my miles are v fast A road/motorway commuting and they last and grip (dry & wet) as well. Can`t go wrong with them.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:12 am

Got the conti road attack's on yesterday and I have to say I'm impressed.

Scrubbed 'em in on a lovely set of twisties(the wicklow gap, for any of the Irish lads).

Turn in is good and high speed stability both in a straight line and through turns is spot on.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 18, 2004 2:27 am

I'm running 014's now after shagging a set of Dragon Evo's after only 7k. So far, so good, sticky and predictable.

Proudest Monkey · Post by **Proudest Monkey** » Tue May 18, 2004 3:10 am

Hi all,

I need a new rear pretty badly. The only thing is that i don't need a new front. I want to get a Michellin Pilot Power for the rear, but am not sure of how things are going to go with the factory fitted Dunlop xxx (sport/road i think) on the front and a sport on the rear.

Has anyone run this type of setup before, and if so am i stupid to try it? I.e. will i low side due to loss of front traction easily cause i have too much confidence with the rear?

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue May 18, 2004 12:45 pm

If you do it
go steady.
Personally I normally put a better tyre on the front rather than on the rear. I can put up with the back end getting a bit lively( it's fun and you know your on the edge

) but I like the front t be well planted. It might be pychological but it's definatley more confidence inspiring

Pete.l

Hooner · Post by **Hooner** » Tue May 18, 2004 6:25 pm

Hi,
i have just invested in a set of the new Avon Azarro`s....and bugger me..what a superb set that are to...plenty of feed back...very stable in coners....and a humongous amount of tread....plenty of grip
I have a friend with a B/Bird who has done over 5k on his rear tyre and still has plenty of tread and profile left.....he was a staunch Bridgstone man...but will stick with the Avon's now....he can`t fault them...

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Wed May 19, 2004 8:57 am

Thats what I've been waiting to hear.
Azaro's on a Storm.

Let us know how they last/ wear and all the rest of it Hooner.
Cheers
Pete.l

Tony_tbone · Post by **Tony_tbone** » Wed May 19, 2004 9:24 am

Metzler's are great! I just got a pair of Metzler Sportec M1 Supersport's on my Super Hawk back in February and they are amazing. The stick is much better than the Dunlop 204's that the bike came with and they came highly recommended from a friend that rides a GSX-R750 and is now on his second pair. They last longer than Bridgestones I've heard also.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/41-METZM12

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