Hi, tyre time again,just after some advice on tyre choice.Was going to change from a 190-180 on the rear and go for either the rennsports or diablos.Bike is only used in the dry,and only covers about 2k a year so tyre mileage not an issue.Just wanted to know what everybody else thought about these tyre and which was best. Have a pair of mich pilot sports on at the moment and they are dreadfull
Well, I read somewhere recently whilst looking about for tyres for myself, that Rennsports are the same as the Pirelli SC's...same structure, compounds etc...just a different tread patterm, as Pirelli bought metzler sometime ago, and let them continue manufacturing under the rennsport name..dunno how true that is...but worth bearing in mind.
I would suggest having used only the diablos, that if you only ride in the dry, the diablo corsa in a 180 section (providing you have a 5.5 inch rear, not a 6 inch) would be the best option. Stickier than 99% of riders capabilites and good for 2500 miles.
I don't know anything about the other tyres but I changed from Pirelli Dragons (190 on the back) which were a source of amusement to several club members to Dunlop 270s Race Replicas which Dave Cook recommended and they're fantastic. Brilliant on the track and the road, as far as I can tell. The 180 on the back makes a huge difference to how the bike turns. It's so much easier I can't believe I put up with the 190 for so long....
Theres a guy on e-bay selling new tyres for about £160 a pair(rennsports and pirelli's)Have a 5.5 rear wheel but have been looking for a pair of five spokes alloy or mag in gold
Originally posted by 955matt Theres a guy on e-bay selling new tyres for about £160 a pair(rennsports and pirelli's)Have a 5.5 rear wheel but have been looking for a pair of five spokes alloy or mag in gold
Matt
Ooh ooh oooh!! Good post that man!!
Now .. off to e-bay ...
I need some spare wheels as well .. but slowly slowly ...