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what tyres do you run on your ST?
« on: March 27, 2015, 03:32:09 PM »
So .... what do you use on your ST to keep you on the road going in the right direction? Do you use the "wrong" tyre for your bike? Do some of you use car tyres for the rear? do some of you use the 'incorrect' size? Tell me all your little secrets.

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2015, 04:05:19 PM »
Hi Members

Avon Storm 2 Ultra work for me ............ correct size and profiles for ST1100
Great feel on the road - I no complain !!

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2015, 04:13:13 PM »
Current as of yesterday is Bridgestone T30r OEM spec (160/70ZR17) Rear. Front T30R GT spec 120/70ZR18 which is still on from previous set

Previous rear was a 1300 spec (170/60ZR18) T30r GT spec.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2015, 05:23:54 PM »
Bridgestone T30 GT spec on the rear.
Dunlop Roadsmart on the front
 

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2015, 09:57:29 AM »
My first ST1300 had Bridgestone Exedra Radials in the original sizes. These were recommended & chosen for their durability while riding fully loaded and towing a trailer around Australia. After 15,000km of touring, the front was hardly showing any signs of wear, but the rear was replaced in Perth, as it wouldn't have made it much further than about 10,000km.

The Exedras endured some extended high speed running between Tennant Creek and Pine Creek, as we were following our Police escort vehicles at 130kph for most of that section.

The replacement ST1300 came with a set of partly worn PR3s. They went well in the rain on the Gillies Highway and have been quite OK in the dry around town. I intend to replace them with PR4 GTs. Having a second rear wheel with an Exedra on it for the camping trips towing the trailer, might even be a way to maximise the use of the PR4s, if they wear out much faster than the Exedra.

NOTE: The rear tyre profile wasn't quite as bad as the picture, while it was still fitted to the wheel and fully inflated.


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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2015, 01:47:35 PM »
I had OEM Bridgestone 20's from new, which I got 13K off, but that was due to not knowing enough about the importance of tyre pressures, especially two up and towing a camper trailer. After the Nat Rally last week the PR3's have got 20K and I have ordered a new set of PR4's to go on with the service this week.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2015, 04:13:41 PM »
I've just fitted a Dunlop RoadSmart, as it was all I could get in Coffs Harbour on the way home from Toowoomba.     I'll also fit a RoadSmart to the front shortly and see how they go as a pair.    I achieved 20,000 from the old PR3, which was not bad as around 8- 9,000 of that was two up since Christmas.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2015, 03:18:05 PM »
Just put on another pair of Michelin PR4GTs.
Front did 24873 km
Rear did 23940 km

The difference was caused by my destroying the former rear with a puncture after only 900 km.    :'(

Having said that, the rear was worn out, but the front still have a couple of thou left in it.  Prefer to change them together.  Hate to compromise that wonderful "new tyre" feeling- the one where the bike drops into the corner and says "keep going, I've got the grip."

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2015, 09:17:25 PM »
I'm running Metzeler ME880's in the correct sizes. Must say i'm extremely impressed so far. They've done 10k to date and one would hardly tell. They have slight graining towards the edge of the tyre, but i push them very hard at times. Blonde Ambition will attest to this haha. What can i say, I must eradicate the chicken strip!
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2015, 10:09:19 AM »
I'm running Metzeler ME880's in the correct sizes. Must say i'm extremely impressed so far. They've done 10k to date and one would hardly tell. They have slight graining towards the edge of the tyre, but i push them very hard at times. Blonde Ambition will attest to this haha. What can i say, I must eradicate the chicken strip!
$540 fitted.

Are you riding an ST1300 and running a 120/70 ZR 18 Marathon on the front & a 170/60 VR 17 Marathon on the rear?

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2015, 12:01:32 PM »
The new bike (Elwood) came with Pirelli Angel GT's :120/70/18 Front,170/60/17 Rear.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2015, 02:57:03 PM »
I'm running Metzeler ME880's in the correct sizes. Must say i'm extremely impressed so far. They've done 10k to date and one would hardly tell. They have slight graining towards the edge of the tyre, but i push them very hard at times. Blonde Ambition will attest to this haha. What can i say, I must eradicate the chicken strip!
$540 fitted.

Are you riding an ST1300 and running a 120/70 ZR 18 Marathon on the front & a 170/60 VR 17 Marathon on the rear?

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2015, 09:00:11 AM »
I've just fitted a Dunlop RoadSmart, as it was all I could get in Coffs Harbour on the way home from Toowoomba.     I'll also fit a RoadSmart to the front shortly and see how they go as a pair.    I achieved 20,000 from the old PR3, which was not bad as around 8- 9,000 of that was two up since Christmas.

Since fitting the Dunlop Roadsmart to the rear of my ST1300, I have done just 8,000 and the tyre was down to the indicators.  In addition, the handling did not seem as sharp as the Michelins I have been using.   Pressure was 44psi, loading was with a pillion for just 2,000km, and riding was at the speed limit.   I very quickly noticed a significant flat spot developing in the centre of the tyre, and that flat spot went down to the indicator far too soon for my liking.

Dunlop RoadSmarts are definitely off my shopping list, and I now have a Michelin PR4GT on the rear again, and expect to get my usual 20,000 - 23,000km from it.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2015, 10:17:04 AM »
I have just put on some Angel GT's and they feel good!
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2015, 05:22:29 PM »
Just put on a PR4GT rear and Pr3 front.  Got 12,500 km from the rear of the same tyre.  If no better this time then back to PR3 rear.  Pressures were spot on.  36F 42R.
 

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2015, 07:14:49 PM »
I've got PR3's on MYST, about to change front and rear after just under 19000k's on them.  Putting PR4 GT's on this time.  I'm happy enough with the performance and longevity of the PR3's for my style of riding.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2015, 09:41:18 PM »
Took my beast for a run today....................first in over 3 months.........noticed a nice flat spot on front tyre. Looks like a new front tyre coming up? Not sure just steered a bit funny on turn ins. Might be exaggerated by the rider.....any ways Bridgestone Battelax 023 on it at the moment done 12k on them. Flat spot probably from Adelaide trip in January, was all highway work..................might go and get some prices.. :wht11
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2015, 09:44:10 PM »
They tyres may just need some exercise to get the flex back, if they sit too long they stiffen up....

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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2015, 10:12:10 PM »
Flat spot probably from Adelaide trip in January, was all highway work..................might go and get some prices.. :wht11
Normal wear pattern for Bridgestone; at least on mine anyway.  If your not down to the tread limit bars you should be ok. My T30 front has just done over 12,000 km as well and I'm looking at replacing soon.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2015, 12:09:53 AM »
Road sports 2 seem better than squirmy pr2 and pr3 to much flex in the walls


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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2015, 10:08:10 AM »
Avon Storm 2 front Std size.
Darkside rear.  Early days yet.  Little ride to Ballarat and back yesterday.  I am very comfortable with the configuration thus far.  Around the city ... standing at the lights the ST is happier to sit tall, ie less weight on the inner thighs left or right,  I some times notice a bit of rail-roading on road ridges, but it actually feels slightly better on tram tracks.  Due to the slightly higher profile its easier to put on the centre stand.  Rear braking is stronger, and due to the lower pressure (26 psi) its a more comfortable ride.  At 110 freeway speeds - Ascot Vale to Ballarat - return obtained 17.1 km/litre or 48 MPG and 110kph was 3600-3700 RPM in top gear.  100kph was 3300RPM and 80kph is 2600RPM. 
 
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #21 on: September 25, 2015, 02:42:34 PM »
A little update.

I put on some Angel GTs and I can not express how magnificent they feel.

When I had the Avons on id did not dare lean over very far as I never felt very secure on the road ..... now with these bad boys on I am regularly scraping the little foot peg protector and have started eating away at the side of my shoe sole.

I can honestly recommend these without any hesitations so far.

I will be interested in what sort of mileage they give me considering I ride mostly city and corner and accelerate pretty aggressively.
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #22 on: September 25, 2015, 09:25:25 PM »
Shagged the front Angel  ST on the balranald ride.
I am replacing it next week with a GT to match the rear.
I too am impressed  with the pirelli  ++
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2015, 09:56:44 PM »

Darkside rear..........................Rear braking is stronger, and due to the lower pressure (26 psi) its a more comfortable ride.

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What is a "Darkside rear" and who suggested 26psi was suitable for a rear tyre on an ST??
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Re: what tyres do you run on your ST?
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2015, 10:15:10 PM »
Darkside refers to fitting a car tyre to the bike, 26 PSI allows the tyre to flex on cornering, but the stiffer side walls still support the bike.
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