whats the best tyres

[terrydj]

Saturday had a Pirelli Angle put on the front. Today, it probably has a few hundred on it and its just the best front I have ever had. Don't talk about tyres but this ones worth talking about. Just a first rate front tyre.

[Sabie]

I've got to agree Terry, I have an angel ST on the front. Wow what a difference. Very smooth very forgiving and just grips. Going through corners and switching from one side to another is very smooth. The previous battaxe you could feel the ridges in the tyre kinda like a bevel on each side. As you straightened the bike it would sit up and then feel like it was falling as you lent over again.

 

Top Tyre

[terrydj]

"Yeah"just have to agree. Spoke with a mate of mine today that has ridden for ages and near rides everyday and told him its 100% over the last tyre??? Just so comfortable and the feel is just amazing

[Diesel]

I have a guy wanting to fit Dunlop Roadsmarts instead of the Michelins and it is interesting to note that no-one has mentioned Dunlop in this thread. My gut feel in regards to Dunlop is a big NO! Has anybody had any experience with Dunlops or heard any comments about them?

Cheers
Dennis

Hi Dennis - Roadsmarts used to be a big NO as you have heard - but seems they may have addressed the problem from customer feedback....


http://www.st1300.us.com/showthread.php?t=1700


Cheers, Diesel


PS - I am returning to PR2 for the rear this time as I haven't noticed any mileage or performance gains from the PR3 over the 2 (which are both excellent tyres!).


I am in that rotten situation of having a few thousand k's left on the tyre, but  a looong road trip - so I have to change it with some reasonable miles left on it again!.     


I have 20,000kms on the current PR3 - but, as I said, it would be too risky to go to Middleton on it to wring out the last 4K kms - so I have called Tyres for Bikes and they are fitting a new PR2 for $259 - a fair price me thinks

[Dennisgw]

Hi Diesel,

I accept that Dunlop have fixed their problems with the Roadsmarts.  My understanding of the problem, after some digging around, is that the de-lamination was restricted to front tyres made in France. I believe that all Roadsmarts IIs are now made in Japan so hence the quality of the Roadsmarts should have improved and be consistent.  I also accept that Dunlop was very responsive to the public on this issue and have not heard a bad word about Dunlop about how they handled this issue. I cannot say the same about Metzeler nor Brisbane Motorcycle Tyres in Slacks Creek!!

Apart from that, I have a pet aversion to the name of Dunlop. I have bought Ford cars since the mid 90's and have always been keen to get the original Dunlop tyres off as soon as possible. I also replaced the 15" wheels on my Landcruiser at the time to get away from Dunlop tyres (Have to admit, it also looked a lot nicer with decent 16" alloy rims on it). Having been riding with a friend one day and I was right behind him when his front tyre (a Roadsmart) delaminated at high speed, hence one has to think twice! Psychological I know, but that is what the world is made of and why people develop preferences for things for seemingly illogical reasons. Terri was with me at the time and she even winced at the thought of me putting the same brand tyres on my bike.

The same applies to my feelings now about the Metzeler Z6/8. I have a set in my shed at home that have only done about 2000 km and are unlikely to ever find their way back onto my bike. Following Streak's comments about Bridgestone for Honda I am now on BT023. PR3's were my first choice at the time I needed  new tyres and they were not readily available at the time according to everybodies friend, Mick, at Brendale.

[Sabie]

I'm running Pirelli Angels on the front and a battaxe on the rear which I intend to replace with a Pirelli Angel when due.

I've been very impressed with the Pirelli in both handling and wear so far.

[Dennisgw]

Hi Sabie,

I have heard some good comments about the Pirelli. If the reseller of the Metzelers I had was willing to come to the party, I would have gone for the a set of Pirellis from him, though no joy there.

At least I have a few thousand K's now to consider what I might use next. I JUst hope that this set of Bridgestones last longer than the last set. Might even mean that I need to adjust my riding practices.

[saaz]

I have tried the original Roadsmarts on the ST11 in ST13 sizes. An ok tyre, worked perfectly ok on hail covered roads so definitely not dodgy!  Only average tyre life, around the 10K mark.  The Roadsmart 2s may be an improvement.

Interesting comments about the PR2 vs PR3.  I think the PR2s are an excellent tyre on the ST11 (proper size on front, ST13 size on rear), it is just the distance I get from them compared to others.

[Streak]

hmmm me thinks we should be possibly splitting this into an ST110 & ST1300 conversation, as white they are the same brands at times, the tyres would be different in their own way? am i thinking right?

[Sabie]

Hi Sabie,

I have heard some good comments about the Pirelli. If the reseller of the Metzelers I had was willing to come to the party, I would have gone for the a set of Pirellis from him, though no joy there.

At least I have a few thousand K's now to consider what I might use next. I JUst hope that this set of Bridgestones last longer than the last set. Might even mean that I need to adjust my riding practices.

No problem, this isn't a sales pitch, just my finding that as soon as I put the Pirelli angels on there was a marked improvement. However in saying that I've only ever had bridgestones on the ST so that's all I have to compare by.

[STeveo]

I have tried the original Roadsmarts on the ST11 in ST13 sizes. An ok tyre, worked perfectly ok on hail covered roads so definitely not dodgy!  Only average tyre life, around the 10K mark.  The Roadsmart 2s may be an improvement. end quote]





I got 13,000Km from the Roadsmarts that were on my 1100 when I bought it with no problems, so I have replaced with Roadsmart 2 and hope to get better Kms from them. They seem to be a good tyre for my riding style and use.

 

[ST2UP]

Just paid $249.00 for a PR2 rear at Road & River in Geelong.....owner then did 10% of for Ulysses membership and confirms will do same for OzSTOC members.

 

[Sicman]

I have 13K on my BT20's now and I am getting a set of PR3's put on next week for its 12K service. I reckon I probably have 2K left on the 20's but with winter around the corner I reckon its time for a change.
I run the standard 42 psi front and rear and am starting to think that with gear and a pillion and / or camper trailer I should be running 44-46 in the back to account for the extra weight ( like we used to do when we loaded our cars up with gear)
I might trial that on the new set to see how it goes.

Cheers

 

[Gavo]

Just taken front wheel off to change tyre with the PR3 sitting in shed waiting to go on.

Winding back and forth on the wayback didnt reshape the wear as much as i would have liked.

Only rear PR3 will have to wait for the Port Agusta tyre change to wear out.

Scarp hows your rear tyre going?

[Diesel]

I run the standard 42 psi front and rear and am starting to think that with gear and a pillion and / or camper trailer I should be running 44-46 in the back to account for the extra weight ( like we used to do when we loaded our cars up with gear)
I might trial that on the new set to see how it goes.

Cheers

       Bravo!