Takanta Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 yo folks, im currently thinking of buying a new rear tyre for my fazer, ive took a decent look at it and the middle of the tyres going a bit bald, well to me it is anyway lol.they are bridgestone BT014s atm but dont want to buy them again because apparently they need replaced every 1500-2000 miles according to reviews and are complete bawz in the cold.so does anyone recommend any brands? im skint so they cant be too expensive . and im only replacing the rear , cus the front one looks brand new , will be getting a tread gauge to double check tho.dont need any of those supersport tyres, sports touring ones will do cheers Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Ideally, you should pair the rear to the front...... Quote
Takanta Posted January 30, 2011 Author Posted January 30, 2011 yea, I always do this , but its just funds atm, if i do only replace the rear at this time , the front would be getting replaced a few weeks after though definetly . Quote
techno Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Pilot road 2ct's pr just pilot road 2's are fine Quote
bullet5 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I've had a little look around myself, as need a new set of tyres on the bandit when i come to use it. I was after something not tooexpensive, however still had bag loads of grip and lastest a while. I came across the Pirelli Diablo's on blac*circle*.com The reviews seem great, and they last for a couple of thousand miles, so pretty heavy duty too.Hope this helps. Quote
Danny-B- Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 What size is the tyre?Im looking at getting a Maxxis Sports touring tyre next ... decent reviews once ya get past the "I've never tried them but their shite" comments ...Looking like £75 for a rear for my CBR so that should suit your pocket ya tight arse .... Quote
TC Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I had bridgestone BT014s on my first CBR then changed to 'Pilot Road 2' a much better tyre IMO and they last alot longer.ATM i've got Maxxis on the Fazer they are ok but don't fill me with confidence so will be changing them to Pilot Road 2sThe only downside with Pilot road 2s are that they seem to take quite a while to scrub in.Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Plus they last a long time so could actually work out cheaper in the long run. Quote
techno Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 An addition to tc's post is I found more grip from road 2's when just put on than any tyre i had before even when run in, but that might just be my view but have to agree they do last! Quote
cypek Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I had them Bridgestones BT014s when I bought my bike and I hated them. I put maxxis Sport Touring a few months ago and they are really good I wanted something that would last and not too expensive. And I'm quite surprised how much better than BT014s they are (they are A LOT cheaper...) Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Please, oh please, can people stop saying "baws" instead of balls. Its bloody irritating, possibly mainly because Dale started the craze... Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Please, oh please, can people stop saying "baws" instead of balls. Its bloody irritating, possibly mainly because Dale started the craze... What the f**k are you on about? Quote
Decor58 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) OP said it Chris.I was looking at swapping tyres last time. Emailed a few tyre places, one said he refused to stock Maxxis as they were poor value for money. Though as a replacement for my BT045, which is the predecessor to your BT014 I believe, they recommended Avon Roadrider AM26 or continental Go. The continental was the cheapest.In the end though I stuck with my BT045, they a pretty gripping and my last rear lasted me about 5000 miles and I do like to lean right over in good weather but also do a lot of motorway riding, it's quite impressive. The only time they've let me down is on ice, diesel and a load of gravel, but I don't think any tyre would have done much better.I don't know how long the front last but it's a very long time.Edit to add: As with Techno, I'd never get a tyre because it's cheap, even though I'm a student I still make sure I save up to make sure I can get a decent tyre that I know wont let me down. Edited January 30, 2011 by Decor58 Quote
techno Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I dont like the word "cheapest" when relating to bike tyres, I like to think you get what you pay for.Dont know what others think? Quote
duane69 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I've just had bt023's fitted to my bike on friday and the only reason for the choice was the bike shop recommended them. So where does everybody else get there ideas from of whats good Quote
Stu Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 im using 2ct's and they are good tyres So where does everybody else get there ideas from of whats good recommendations and if i find a tyre i like i stick with it Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I dont like the word "cheapest" when relating to bike tyres, I like to think you get what you pay for.Dont know what others think? I agree you pay for what you get. And I don't think I've seen that term used often Quote
Danny-B- Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 Please, oh please, can people stop saying "baws" instead of balls. Its bloody irritating, possibly mainly because Dale started the craze... Baws is used all the time up 'ere and as Tako is from "Up 'ere" by default ... hes allowed to to use the word The word "Bawsack" is often used to refer to someone you know ... Ya bawsack ... Anyhoo ... A Mich 2ct will cost ya about £115 cheapest on the bay of E ... Quote
Takanta Posted January 31, 2011 Author Posted January 31, 2011 didnt even use the word cheapest lol , just said they cant be too expensive,anyway thanks all for the replies, alot of people have recommended the pilot road 2 tyres. might invest in a pair of them . Quote
techno Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 them bt023's cost £237 for a pair Ah cheap tyres as well lol Quote
mattneighbour Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 My SV650S is at the local dealer getting some BT023s fitted tomorrow (can't pick it up until Saturday though ). I mentioned that I commute 60 miles a day and that the rear had flattened off and they recommended the BT023, which agreed with the little net research I had done. We'll see if they're worth raving about - they'll hopefully be much better than the well-worn stock SV Mezelers (sp?) . Quote
megawatt Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Used to have bt014s front n rear,,then 020 on rear, then 016 front n 021 rear. Got pirellis at mo,. Heard good things bout Maxxis, good price too. I buy 2nd hand types when skint in winter, good stuff in summer. Quote
Guest Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 i had dunlop roadsmart on my cbr. Not the cheapest but a damn good tyre in wet and dry. Its gotta be worth the extra pounds just for the peace of mind. Quote
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