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What rear Tyre?
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:06 am
Author: sprint
I currently have an Avon Road Rider rear tyre fitted but despite only pottering around the back lanes in the dry around 50/55 mph it has still worn out in around 7K miles.
Are there any recommendations for a tyre that gives a bit more longevity?
Andy
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:30 am
Author: Kev1R
Not sure what bike we are talking but I would have said 7k for a bike tyre is not bad.
I am currently using Bridgestone, but my findings are (certainly for Z1R) Metzelers give best overall performance and are excellent for handling and grip.
Cheers
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:12 pm
Author: sprint
Kev1R wrote:Not sure what bike we are talking but I would have said 7k for a bike tyre is not bad.
I am currently using Bridgestone, but my findings are (certainly for Z1R) Metzelers give best overall performance and are excellent for handling and grip.
Cheers
Thanks for the reply.
Should have specified that it is a 76 Z900 A4.
As indicated I am not pushing the bike and generally riding around the back lanes in the dry around the 50/55 mph mark so whilst grip is important I am looking for a tyre that gives better longevity than the 7K I have got from the current Avon Road Rider.
Have you found that the ones you have suggested give a good life or just good for grip?
Andy
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:29 pm
Author: Charlie
7K miles is pretty good for a crossply tyre. What tyre pressures are you running, are you riding loaded or one up ?
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:51 pm
Author: sprint
Charlie wrote:7K miles is pretty good for a crossply tyre. What tyre pressures are you running, are you riding loaded or one up ?
Tyre pressure is generally around the 30/32 psi range and usually 1 up.
Used to use K71's on my T120 which lasted around the 4/5K range. Changed to Mitas and now get aeound 11K with no grip/handling problems. Different ballgame but the Avons, Dunlop's etc seem to be made now with very soft compounds.
Andy
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:33 pm
Author: Pigford
Not always 100% correct - but softer tends to provide better grip.... if you want more mileage go for Cheng Shin - just be prepared to go
SLOW in the wet
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:05 pm
Author: Rhencullen
I use Avon Roadriders on my bikes and as stated by others, feel that 7000 miles isn't bad for a rear tyre.........we are talking about motorcycle tyres here - not cars after all !
You may struggle to get another Roadrider anyway as it happens, as I'm currently trying to source one ( 130 / 90 / 17 ) for my GS1000 and they were apparently discontinued ( in that size at least ) in July. My local dealer can't get one and I've ordered from two internet sites showing " in stock " on their websites, but which couldn't fulfil the order
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:16 pm
Author: Garry.L
As above. 7K is more than acceptable miles. In fact I'd say ride the fookin thing harder!.
My old 12R used to get through a rear in 3K.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:36 am
Author: tlc
The newer tyres, certainly Bridgestone BT45's, are now coming with a dual compound.
The centre is a harder compound whilst the edges are the old softer.
My old rear BT's would cover 5k miles before needing to be changed whereas the newer on my 1100 still had plenty of tread left after 5k miles. A puncture meant it needed to be changed.
My car can do it's Pirellis' in 7k miles
