Author Topic: Tire options and where to get them? (Read 6518 times)

Krautwagen · « **on:** July 06, 2005, 10:38:40 PM »

So far I've decided on going with a 160-60-17 and a 110-70-17 setup.

I've looked at the Metzler M-1's (Good price, and grip, but how's the treadlife?), and the Avon AV45/46. I like that the Avon's are advertised as a high treadlife tire, but they are a bit more expensive...

So how's the life of the M-1's and are there any other brands out there to look at?

(Local shop has M-1's for $135/105)

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2005, 12:21:11 AM »

M1's are a sporting tire. The Avons you mention are sport-touring tires. The M1's will be stickier, the Avons will last longer.

millsi1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2005, 04:40:14 PM »

ive got pilot powers in thos sizes and couldnt be happier they are just as good on the bandit as they are on my 1000!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2005, 07:12:27 PM »

I'd love to see a comparo of the Powers v. the M1s. I'm getting one or the other next.

millsi1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2005, 09:26:03 PM »

i scrape every thing with the powers and there is bout 2mm chicken strip left. they also grip really really well when cold. have put 3000kms on them so far

Garyola · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2005, 12:26:20 AM »

I've put powers on my 400 for the track and they work great. I'm very happy with this rubber.

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gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2005, 12:54:40 AM »

avons no mater what are super sticky!

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2005, 12:55:20 AM »

bridgestones hasd got to have some good tires tires to!

b4cruz · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2005, 02:03:02 AM »

when i was shopping
i found dunlop gt501
and michelin pilot road
@ chaparral a little over $100 each
they seemed to be the top tires
for life and handling according to reviews

only has the BMW bikes but its got lots of tires
http://www.conary.org/bmwtire/

i found this random article too
http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/accessories/metzeler.php

todius · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2005, 05:09:33 PM »

I have Avon AV45/46's on my B600 and they are great for spirited riding and highway use. Treadlife has been very good so far... about 6k on the rear with some noticeable wear, but alot of life left.. I'm guessing the rear will last about 10k. {As a comparison, the SportecM1 I used previously on the B6 lasted about 8k on the rear, and was marginally stickier.} The front is worn minimally. My riding is about 60% highway, 40% twisties.

As an aside, I'm thinking about trying a set of Shinko Podium 006's on the B4 . Shinko bought out Yokohama's motorcycle tire division and has begun releasing tires of their own. I have seen mixed reviews on the tires (some swear by them, some say they are akin to Cheng Shen's, but I like to try things for myself, and at their price, it's not too hard to give them a shot... )

http://store.azmusa.com/shink-006.html

PitterB4 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2005, 09:30:12 AM »

Well, I can get M1's delivered to my door for less than two bills. (Click Here). I think that's where I'm headed next.

scooter trash · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2005, 11:31:23 AM »

This is from the book of : “Old Timer Wisdom”.

Traction, mileage, cost it all comes down to this. How do you ride? If you are on the edge even a little bit go soft. You won’t get great mileage but you will possibly not have to pay doctor bills and repair bills, which I guarantee you, will be more expensive than a new set of tires.
If you are aggressive in the rain you don’t even have a choice. You have to go soft. I prefer to buy tires not body parts and medical bills.

This has been a public service announcement from an old guy that rides on the edge.

Thief400 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2005, 01:18:33 PM »

Quote from: "scooter trash"

This is from the book of : “Old Timer Wisdom”.

Traction, mileage, cost it all comes down to this. How do you ride? If you are on the edge even a little bit go soft. You won’t get great mileage but you will possibly not have to pay doctor bills and repair bills, which I guarantee you, will be more expensive than a new set of tires.
If you are aggressive in the rain you don’t even have a choice. You have to go soft. I prefer to buy tires not body parts and medical bills.

This has been a public service announcement from an old guy that rides on the edge.

I second that !!!!!!!

I'm running Pirelli Dragon's 01 and 02 which I can't get any more:(
Very sticky and perdictable 2 things I hold in high regard the way I ride

Krautwagen · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2005, 02:13:45 AM »

Quote from: "scooter trash"

This is from the book of : “Old Timer Wisdom”.

Traction, mileage, cost it all comes down to this. How do you ride? If you are on the edge even a little bit go soft. You won’t get great mileage but you will possibly not have to pay doctor bills and repair bills, which I guarantee you, will be more expensive than a new set of tires.
If you are aggressive in the rain you don’t even have a choice. You have to go soft. I prefer to buy tires not body parts and medical bills.

This has been a public service announcement from an old guy that rides on the edge.

Great reply

This is basically my line of thinking... Which is why I went with the M1's... I don't push it that hard, and don't really ride in the rain, but it's better to have the traction there when you need it.

interfuse · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2005, 12:45:50 PM »

Quote from: "Krautwagen"

Great reply

This is basically my line of thinking... Which is why I went with the M1's... I don't push it that hard, and don't really ride in the rain, but it's better to have the traction there when you need it.

I have an m1 on the front and love it. Can't wait to switch the rear...