AberdeenBikers

I spend a lot of my time commuting and tend to get a rather large flat area in the centre of my tyres. Since I don't get out on the bike much for pleasure these days, (not a bike really suited to the twisties) has anybody got any experience with dual compound tyres with regard to wear rate, price, availability and suitability for a heavy tourer.
I have to guess that they would be a lot dearer than standard tyres.

Any info appreciated.

KK

Why dont you chuck on a set of propper Touring tyres.

Also how long are you expecting to get out of a set of tyres?


It is pointless puting on a set of super sticky tyres that will only last 1000miles if all you are doing is commuting

I have Michelin Pilot Road 2 tyres on my VFR which is a dual compound tyre (2CT).

They are fairly new on so I can't really comment fully but they grip well in both the wet and the dry and appear to be wearing well.

Another recommended dual compound sports/touring tyre is the new Bridgestone BT-021 which is the replacement for the BT-020.

I have used Bridgestone dual compounds on my ZXR for commuting and loved them!

Cass currently has Metsler Roadtec Z6's on her TRX which are also dual compound. Highly recommended. Being a twin and heavy the TRX chews up standard road tyres but the Z6's have held out and they are a lovely tyre to ride on.

I use the Metz roadtec, i have tried all tyres on the BB, they are by far the best, if you have loads of money get the sport tec but they don't last long but allow me to throw the bike around the twisties :I can't believe it's not butter! .
The roadtec is more practical and has great grip in all weathers.....

Have used Bridgestone BT-20's on the Blackbird and was getting under 2k per rear and 2.5-3 on the front.
I'll be changing to Avon's next time around

I'm using avon roadriders. Relatively new tyre technology compared to the others I was looking at. Done over a thousand miles of novice riding (power on straights while upright type stuff) and tyres are not showing any signs of flat spots. I don't know feck all about tyres but don't have any problems with these - they might be the worst tyres in the world for all I know.

grantwils wrote:I don't know feck all about tyres but don't have any problems with these - they might be the worst tyres in the world for all I know.

Me too also.

Thanks for the replies guys but it seems that now its an acedemic question.
I needed a rear disc as well and have found one on eBay which just happened to come with the wheel and a reasonably new Continental fitted.
When this one wears out I will have to replace the front as well and will go for a matched pair. I have a Pilot Road on the front at the moment which seems OK

KK

When it comes to tyres, pop into Silletts. Rob will tell you what tyres best suit your bike.

Grant wrote:When it comes to tyres, pop into Silletts. Rob will tell you what tyres best suit your bike.

Cheers, will do

KK

blackstorm wrote:I'll be changing to Avon's next time around

Don't do it, Avon's are absolutely sh*te in the wet!!!

Follow the link below and go to the section at side and add in model of bike etc and it will give you the recomended michelin tyre.I have run pilot ct and they are good and seem to give good milage but still flat spot on my bike becuase i mainly run 2 up.

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front ... 37&lang=EN

Dont always trust sillets he recommended pilot road 2 for my Busa and that is not the recommended tyre for the busa the michelin pilot sport hpx is the recomended tyre for that weight of bike.

Janjoker wrote:

blackstorm wrote:I'll be changing to Avon's next time around

Don't do it, Avon's are absolutely sh*te in the wet!!!

There's a lot of debate about it on the BB forum and the consensus seems to be the Avon's Azaros are far superiour in the wet and for wear than the BT020's.
I've had the bridgestones for a few years on the BB and never really liked them.
I've now got Michelins on my Yamaha now, and so far there's deffinately less sliding about

blackstorm, Have you tried Metz's

Metz 6,
Last ages, very grippy, odd profile (can't get rid of the chicken strips on the 190 rear)

Newbus wrote:Follow the link below and go to the section at side and add in model of bike etc and it will give you the recomended michelin tyre.I have run pilot ct and they are good and seem to give good milage but still flat spot on my bike becuase i mainly run 2 up.

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/front ... 37&lang=EN

Recommends Macadams front and rear on my GTR

KK

blackstorm wrote:

Janjoker wrote:

blackstorm wrote:I'll be changing to Avon's next time around

Don't do it, Avon's are absolutely sh*te in the wet!!!

There's a lot of debate about it on the BB forum and the consensus seems to be the Avon's Azaros are far superiour in the wet and for wear than the BT020's.
I've had the bridgestones for a few years on the BB and never really liked them.
I've now got Michelins on my Yamaha now, and so far there's deffinately less sliding about

Speaking from experience Avons are pants, returned to Bridgestones a lot happier but the wear aspect is not good so going for either Metzeller's or Pirelli's next!