What tyres

[hobs]

Calling all you experienced ST'ers. I went to the local bike shop to look at putting new tyres on my ST1100. The Manager, who seemed genuine and honest (is there such a person?) told me that he couldn't supply a matched set for me. Either a Perrilli on the back and a Dunlop on the front, or a Bridgestone on the back and name I didn't catch on the front. He couldn't match them up. Now my question is, does it matter if the two tyres are different brands, and if not what are the best tyres for running on my bike (96 ST1100, no ABS)? Should I hold out for matching tyres, and which ones?

I have read many comments on this site in the past regarding tyre preference, but can't remember what was said or read. What is your experience in tyres and what is the best buy. Will be doing both city and country runs. I don't want any regrets by buying poor tyres.

Many thanks in advance guys,,, and ladies of course.

Hobs

[Brock]

Try looking for a specialist in bike tyres, they will have a better supply access

[alans1100]

Here's the available tyres for the 1100A model

Front 120/70ZR18.......Rear 160/70ZR17

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html



http://www.proaccessories.com.au/products/avon/storm.htm

Available for you from
 
Maitland
 
Maitland Cycle Centre
333 High Street,

Maitland, NSW 2320

Phone: 02 4933 1998
Fax: 02 4934 5052

Looks like Dunlop has released Roadsmart 2 tyres for the 1100a as well.

Product is in Australian PDF as OEM sizes http://www.dunloptyres.com.au/tyres/roadsmart2.dot


 

[STeveo]

Recently fitted Dunlop Roadsmart 2 and have no regrets. The rear 160/70 was unavailabe so used 170/60 and have not noticed any difference. I got over 13,000km from the sportmax that were on the bike when I bought it so these Roadsmarts should do better. Would have gone with the Michilen as first choice but were $150 dearer. Happy so far.  :)

 

[Tipsy]

  py
Sounds like he is just trying to get rid of his odd tyres.

on my 1100 I have PR3's 120/70r 18 front and 180/70r 17 on the rear

stick like you know what to a blanket in wet or dry, havnt had em long enough for KLM usage,

Tipsy

[TheMechwarrior]

py
Sounds like he is just trying to get rid of his odd tyres.

on my 1100 I have PR3's 120/70r 18 front and 180/70r 17 on the rear

stick like you know what to a blanket in wet or dry, havnt had em long enough for KLM usage,

Tipsy

Tipsy did you mean to type 180/55 on the rear?