Tyres again

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by stujacks, May 26, 2014.

  1. ColinBR

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    Nice one Colin ;) wish I was going with you all :( Have a great time mate :D

    Oh forgot your rear tyre mate!.. there's two versions of 190/55 17,s a standard one and a B harder construction for better stability :confused:
    What one did you go for dude ? :)
     
  3. ColinBR

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    Standard mate
     
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    Offer changes depending which tyres you buy, you still get the optimate with 50 or 55 profiles I think
     
  6. chicken0365

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    Decisions, decisions........it's time to get the plastic out and purchase some new rubber. Read loads of reviews online and lots of threads/comments on here.........decisions, decisions.......which sport touring tyre shall I spend my hard earned money on. Think I've narrowed it down to a straight shootout between Pirelli Angel GT and Metzeler Sportec M7 RR.
    It's decision time!!!:confused:
     
  7. Trouge

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    Stick with bridgestone and go with T30s. Used them on track and witnessed leon haslam do a 1.35 round Donny on standard blade. Awesome for a touring tyre!
     
  8. Dreamblademyth

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    I have been running the Dunlop Sportsmart 2 tyres and find them excellent in all departments. Only having ridden them in the dry, the level of grip is phenomenal and the 55 profile ensures fast turn-in. Here's a pic of tread wear today at 2300 miles. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1404936421.782569.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1404936421.782569.jpg
     
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  9. Trouge

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    Dreamblademyth - that's a well used tyre! Any track action with that bad boy?
     
  10. Dreamblademyth

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    No track action just some superb Welsh twisties yesterday.
     
  11. SimonRR

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    mytyres.co.uk do the PR4 120x70x17 plus 190x55x17 for £230 delivered, which is good if you don't want the optimate 4 at £25?
     
  12. thezipsteruk

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    Got fed up finding good deal online for the tyres only to find dealers want loadsacash to fit them.
    So did a deal on £285 on a ride in ride out basis with my local dealer!
    only rode home on them but initial feel is fantastic!

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  13. chicken0365

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    What are those bad boys thezipstetuk?
     
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    Those are the newer, much raved about so i took a gamble Michelin Pilot Road 4.
    We shall see, but loads likes on here so I'm trying to get over my Michelin hatred by trying them.
    watch this space! :)
     
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    OOh! forgot to mention, put some of these bad boys on too.
    No more fumbling with the discs and valves, Bridgeport Valves.
    seem brilliant and worth fitting at the same time for an extra £12 a pair!!

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  16. chicken0365

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    Can anyone give a review of the the much talked about new kid on the block.....the Metzeler M 7 RR.
     
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  17. SimonRR

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    Which is why I bought my own fitting stuff, can buy online and put them on myself, also helps swapping my track tyres back to road :)
     
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  18. Mike07

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    Yep... Anyone with the new Metz ? I'm fancying a go with them.
    Mike
     
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  19. ColinBR

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    The M7 RR's are amazing tyres.
    By far the best I've had so far. That's pretty amazing considering I had the Sportsmarts beforehand which now feel wooden in comparison.

    Wear wise I honestly can't see anything that tells me they won't last as long, even after tearing things up here in Spain and heavy rain for the ride down to the ferry.

    Really well impressed.
     
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  20. SimonRR

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    I read good reports about them, so much so they will be my next road tyre, possibly :D
     

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