Author Topic: Need New Tires (Read 5653 times)

Nedmold · « **on:** October 11, 2007, 08:16:16 PM »

For my 2006 Bandit S >>> I am open for your suggestions regarding new tires. I need to replace them this winter.

Sven · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2007, 09:45:29 PM »

Wanna give us a reminder of your riding needs? Do you do a lot of commuting, or touring, or aggressive sport riding? How you ride makes a difference.

For example, I do a lot of commuting and long-days of touring, so I like my longer-wearing Michelin Roads, which have been upgraded to a new Road2, which I will try when I next replace tires. The Road2 has two layers of rubber, with softer rubber on the edges where it's needed when taking curves, and harder, long-wearing rubber in the middle for commuting. A pretty popular choice for people who match my type of riding.

So what are you looking for...you'll get a LOT of recommendations!

Nedmold · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:11:29 PM »

Quote from: "Sven"

Wanna give us a reminder of your riding needs? Do you do a lot of commuting, or touring, or aggressive sport riding? How you ride makes a difference.

For example, I do a lot of commuting and long-days of touring, so I like my longer-wearing Michelin Roads, which have been upgraded to a new Road2, which I will try when Inext replace tires. The Road2 has two layers of rubber, with softer rubber on the edges where it's needed when taking curves, and harder, long-wearing rubber for commuting. A pretty popular choie for people who match my type of riding.

So what are you looking for...you'll get a LOT of recommendations!

Thanks ... Mostly touring and commuting with some aggressive sport riding now and then.

PaulVS · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:41:41 PM »

Do a search here for "Shinko" and I think you'll be quite surprised.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2007, 02:01:03 AM »

To avoid continuing the saga of which tyre is best, I'd suggest Black Round Rubber ones.

Seriously, I get fairly good milage out of Michellin Macadams (although I don't believe they are available any more) and I've heard good things about the Pilot Roads. However, IMHO, don't put a tyre the has a centre groove/s on the front - this can cause the front end to 'weave'.

B6Mick swears by Shinko's, and being an ex courier he'd know about grip vs tyre life.

Red01 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2007, 12:32:55 PM »

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

To avoid continuing the saga of which tyre is best, I'd suggest Black Round Rubber ones.

You got something against the colored ones?

(Besides that they're all recaps, right now anyway.)

aussiebandit · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2007, 02:43:36 AM »

No, just that they eventually do turn black, if they last that long.

Besides if you've got a black bike then colour coding the tyres isn't a problem

B6mick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2007, 06:46:22 AM »

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

Besides if you've got a black bike then colour coding the tyres isn't a problem

No problem here either.......

But what can I say about tyres. hmmm let us think now

SHINKO'S ROCK

aussiebandit · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:54:06 AM »

I was wondering how long it'd be before you mentioned shinko's in this thread....

PaulVS · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2007, 09:50:29 AM »

http://www.ridenow.com/product/detail/ShinkoAdvance.aspx

B6mick · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2007, 05:49:46 AM »

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I was wondering how long it'd be before you mentioned shinko's in this thread....

Actually you mentioned them before me

And paul before you

aussiebandit · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2007, 07:51:19 AM »

I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

B6mick · « **Reply #12 on:** October 20, 2007, 09:09:11 AM »

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

Your lucky, I have months even years like that, I think its the blonde genes.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2007, 09:16:55 AM »

Quote from: "B6mick"

Quote from: "aussiebandit"
I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

Your lucky, I have months even years like that, I think its the blonde genes.

Or in your case, maybe it's the grey taking over

daniel1 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2007, 08:13:41 PM »

I would like to suggest the Avon Storms. These replaced the av 45/46 series which proved to be long lasting as well as sticky enough for track days. I cant tell you the mileage of the storms as I just mounted a set not that long ago but they do provide great grip and appear to be wearing well. My bike puts out 140 hp and 87 ft/lbs to the ground, so something that gets half decent miles and sticks is important and so far I am impressed.