bradley Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 have 04reg r6 looking for some new tyres any sugguestions with pros and cons have dunlops 208 on at moment (was on when i bought it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted November 19, 2008 Admin Share Posted November 19, 2008 Personally i've always stuck with the same tyres the manufacturers decided to put new, they didn't spend hundreds of thousands testing the ideal tyres/tread for nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 i am of the same thinking but have read a few views saying they cost to much iv found front for £55 rear £73b+ vat which i think is ok any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted November 20, 2008 Admin Share Posted November 20, 2008 As long as they are both the same type of trye, e.g. you are not mixing radials, bias belted and crossply etc are of the same speed rating and compound you should be fine. But don't try and save too much on your tyres, remembering they are the only part of your bike holding you to the road. Just found this from the main site by Peter Wanstall: We take them for granted but have you ever thought how much we rely on our tyres? Have you considered the performance we require from them every single time we ride? To see what I mean, try this exercise. Hold both hands out in front of you with palms uppermost. Have a good look at them. You are now looking at roughly the area of your tyres in touch with the road whenever you ride your bike! In other words, that's the amount of rubber between you and eternity as you do the normal things bikers do. Like winding past that big lorry in the pouring rain, tucking in tight, and keeping the power on in a right hander or, possibly, stopping on a tanner when that Scandinavian looking car has decided, at the last second, to turn right across your path in front of you. Remember, the brakes stop the wheels but it's your tyres that stop the bike! Now give a thought to the forces you are putting through those two bits of rubber. Think of the heat generated as the speed rises and of the flexing needed to cope with the handling ability of a modern Superbike. You are now beginning to realise why the development and technology that has gone into those pieces of rubber has had to be very special. To borrow an expression, tyres are too small a word for them! The truth is, bike tyres have developed so much in recent years that they can now usually out-perform even the best of riders on the greatest of machines and in the worst of weathers! They won't often let you down. They will nearly always perform well for you. But they can only do so if you give them a fighting chance. Making sure you have the right tyres for the bike and having them professionally fitted, correctly balanced and properly maintained is every bit as important in your overall strategy as buying the right clothing and getting the best training. ATS' Peter Wanstall and Chris Gregory. are specialist motorcycle tyre technicians who have helped the police on many occasions to reconstruct accidents where tyres have been at fault. The information you will find on this website has been produced with input from their vast amount of experience and knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Mad Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 have 04reg r6 looking for some new tyres any sugguestions with pros and cons have dunlops 208 on at moment (was on when i bought it) Dunlops are not very good, do not get them, been there done that, try Michelin 2CT or one of the new Bridgestone, you will be amazed at the difference, I have the 2CT on my R1 and my friend just got a set for his 06 ZX6R, and he loves them, quick worm up and a great feel and feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradley Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 cheers will try the 2ct's do you buy online or local dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Mad Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 cheers will try the 2ct's do you buy online or local dealer Good price and fast delivery, http://www.motorcycletyres.uk.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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