Which tyres? (brand/model)

[Decor58]

I currently have Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tyres, they're duel compound and I've done about 3000miles on the since I got the bike (no idea how many was on them before I got them).

I've looked on the Internet and im looking at paying about £112 for a rear tyre and £80 for the front but I don't really have that much money (I will be completely skint if I buy these).

I like the duel compound as I do a lot of commuting so needs to be hard wearing but I do like to lean the bike over as well so soft sides is nice to have.

Soooooo does anyone have a recommendation of what tires I should go for or should I just revert to being a typical student with no money for petrol?

[Stu]

be skint for a bit no point on skimping on one of the most important things on your bike!!

dont forget its coming into winter now too so you will need decent tyres

[Decor58]

Just found a similar tyre on ebay here but its 70 profile rather than 80 but only costs £85

Edit: That was my though stu but just woundered if I'm being ripped off or if there are other brands/models just as good

[Guest]

Its costing me £82 fitted for Maxxis Supermaxx, had a front one for 4500miles, with no dramas, so now getting a back.. (170/60/zr17), not a track day tyre, but for the road, I can't fault them..

[Guest philgale]

cant fault pilot sports, got a set for my bike for about 130 then had to get them fitted.

check out busters they tend to have some good deals

[Pete]

My new blackbird came with Avon Storms fitted - to be honest I thought "Avon = budget"! However I did some reading up on them and quite a few people prefer them after comparing them to the Bridgestone BT020's (especially in the wet). After riding the bike with them on I highly recommend them, they're super grippy and at a good price too.

[Decor58]

Would it effect the bike badly if I only replaced the rear tyre? The front one doesn't really need changing.

[Alex Gold]

Avon RoadRiders on my GSXF750, had BT021s on before....Avons are MUCH better, 150 quid for a set too!

[Pete]

You won't get any "bad" effects as such. There's no rule/law saying you must have exactly the same brand/model of tyre for front and rear. What you do need to make sure of, and is the law, is that they are the same TYPE of tyre (i.e. radial ply, diagonal cross ply, bias belted) look here for more info on tyre types:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=25161

[Decor58]

Yeah I know about the types of tires, the only things I'm not sure about is having ones at different points of wear and the effect of different pattens on the actual ride, but I'm going to get into playing with that yet! I know I'm only interested in H speed rating as well.

Looking like either £146 for a pair of Avon AM26 RoadRider or £156 for a pair of Bridgestone Bt45 tyres.

[ozz]

dunlop sportsmax ftw

[Guest akey]

As with all tyre threads you will get a myriad of suggestions. I always used BT 020 or 021(the 020 replacement) on my gixer and loved them, a great all round sport touring tyre and I always got loads of mileage out of them.

[ozz]

As with all tyre threads you will get a myriad of suggestions. I always used BT 020 or 021(the 020 replacement) on my gixer and loved them, a great all round sport touring tyre and I always got loads of mileage out of them.

 

the bt 050 was a god peace of rubber never had any problems with that on my vfr

[Decor58]

As with all tyre threads you will get a myriad of suggestions.

 

That is exactly what I wanted

[Colin the Bear]

Just fitted Avon venoms. Brilliant.

Nowt wrong with a new back and keep the front. I usually go through two rears to one front.

Don't mess with the sizes to save money.

[Decor58]

Cheers collin!