TYRES: Which would you choose?

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EdinburghFalco · #1 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:02 pm

Now that I have got my mits on my falco I'm thinking about improvements and one of the first will have to be a new set of tyres, I wondered what has been found to be the best set of hoops for the Falco? your opinions/advice would be appreciated.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:34 pm

I'm a recent convert to the new Diablo Rossos

They also won BiKE magazine's review of superbike tyres.

fastasfcuk · #3 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:43 pm

you should'nt have asked,your really going to be spoilt for choice now,pilot power 2ct's for me.

exupmonkey · #4 Post by **exupmonkey** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:21 pm

Continental Road Attacks....best I've found for handling in wet and dry conditions.....top rubber!

Falken · #5 Post by **Falken** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:51 pm

Bridgestone BT021 are the best i've tried so far, although the new BT016 looks like it may be a bit sportier.

woodbutcher · #6 Post by **woodbutcher** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:24 pm

On the old bt 014s at moment

sabestian · #7 Post by **sabestian** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:33 pm

exupmonkey wrote:Continental Road Attacks....best I've found for handling in wet and dry conditions.....top rubber!

+1

Love them. Plus they are cheap. If I change, that would be only out of curiosity, not need. I'd like to try dual compound tyres.

Nooj · #8 Post by **Nooj** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:03 pm

Corsa III for road and track fun, Mez6 for touring/commuting duties.

shootmyscoot · #9 Post by **shootmyscoot** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:39 pm

2ct all the way

Aladinsaneuk · #10 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:37 pm

+1 for conti here as well - long lasting, good in wet and dry

I would listen to the other folks though, and be advised - perhaps consider the different riding styles?
a commuter will have different thoughts than a track day hooligan for instance

EdinburghFalco · #11 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:47 pm

What sort of mileage are you getting
from a set of tyres and do you normally replace them as a set? or let leave the front on and replace at a later date?

Nooj · #12 Post by **Nooj** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:47 pm

Don't keep track of the milage I get out of them, I just replace them as and when. CorsaIII have lasted me for a tour of Europe and a bit more (I'm just killing them off now) Mez6 lasted longer, but I gave them an easier time anyway as they were used more in the cold and wet.

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:43 pm

6000 plus on my conti's

I will be replacing them this summer - but still have good tread left :)

(not much on the sides though... I really should stop pissing off the rice burners on the corners....!)

Tweaker · #14 Post by **Tweaker** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:38 am

Have to agree with Andy - Diablo Rosso

I've stuck to Bridgstone in the past (010's & 014's) and have always been pleased with them - but the Rosso's turn so easily they're a revelation. Haven't had chance to try the wet grip yet though.

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:59 am

I previously ran Diablo Stradas - I got 5,500 from a rear and about 7,500 (or maybe a bit more) from the front.

When I had the Rosso fitted, the chap who fitted it (who does a lot of work for people on the local forum - so I trust his comments more than most) reckoned I'd get about the same from a set of Rossos.

That being said, I'd sacrifice some mileage for the improved grip and handling of the Rossos (and I thought the Stradas were good) .... can't wait to wear out my rear Strada so that I've a pair of Rossos.