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Hi ,my original bridgestone battlax tyres are now due for renewal .I was surprised to see how expensive they are,should i stick with this tyre or can anyone recommend any others ,any suggestions gratefully received thanks
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I put some Avon's on a few weeks ago and the difference in handling was night and day. I am very pleased with them and allegedly they give great mileage also.
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Joined: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:45 pm Posts: 952 Location: The Netherlands
Also got the Pilot Road 2 on the bike. Replaced the stock tyres at 8400km. They are absolutely RUBBISH. Rear tyre squared off within the first 5000km. Front tyre had major cupping. And in the rain it was like playing Russian Roulette. I can honestly say that I've been faster on the PR2 tyres in the rain through corners then with the stock tyres on warm/dry roads.
Joined: Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:28 am Posts: 35 Location: Orange County, NY
mescol wrote:
Michelin Pilot Road 2. All my friends here in Brazil like these tires... you'll have no regrets.
The bridgestones suzuki put on the bike are a pos. I WILL NEVER BUY THEM AGAIN. However the pr2 tires are by far the best. Iv put double the miles on already and WOW. They heat up nice and very fast. I have no complaints about these tires im just gonna keep buying them over and over, so worth the price.
Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:21 am Posts: 243 Location: N GA USA
LOL "best tire" threads are as bad as "best oil" threads. For me, the best all-around tire I've found yet is the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart sport touring tire. I have them on both my bikes and they are fantastic, showing best mileage ever, great handling, and they stick like turds on carpet! I also like the Michelins and Pirellis a lot. There are lots of great tires around these days.
the best tire is continental road attack tire it is a very grippy tire so if you ever feel the need to give it a little extra lean you can feel safe doing it, i have them on my bike and handling is AMAZING
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Joined: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:39 pm Posts: 614 Location: Wilmington Delaware- USA
Judd wrote:
I'm running Dunlop Qualifiers and love em' .
personally i've had them on mine and they didnt give very good feedback, not much lean, and took a while to heat up. then i tried the metzeler sportec M3's and they were perfect, way better performing under extreme lean conditions and mileage! the next ones ill be trying are the michellin pilot power 2ct's since they have two compounds (harder in the middle, softer on the edges). BUT if youre looking for nothing but sticky and lean then michellin just recently came out with a high performing tire called the pilot power pure. supposedly they handle better than the 2ct's but dont last as long. they are softer compound, have "great wet condition handling", and warm up faster. but for me i would rather just stick with the 2ct. and
Joined: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:21 pm Posts: 243 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
pancakefactory wrote:
Judd wrote:
I'm running Dunlop Qualifiers and love em' .
personally i've had them on mine and they didnt give very good feedback, not much lean, and took a while to heat up. then i tried the metzeler sportec M3's and they were perfect, way better performing under extreme lean conditions and mileage! the next ones ill be trying are the michellin pilot power 2ct's since they have two compounds (harder in the middle, softer on the edges). BUT if youre looking for nothing but sticky and lean then michellin just recently came out with a high performing tire called the pilot power pure. supposedly they handle better than the 2ct's but dont last as long. they are softer compound, have "great wet condition handling", and warm up faster. but for me i would rather just stick with the 2ct. and
That's strange because i have the exact opposite opinion of them. I can now easily grind the pegs and they heat up really quick. Maybe it's a new compound or something but i love them. Will definitely buy them again.
I've been using the Bridgestones and they work fine.
Picked up another nail (actually, it was a screw) the other day. It seems that all nails/screws find their way right into the dead center of the tire. Sheesh... there goes another $150.
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For me, the best all-around tire I've found yet is the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart sport touring tire. I have them on both my bikes and they are fantastic, showing best mileage 
