Need a rear tyre...

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GRFalco · #1 Post by **GRFalco** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:40 pm

... I'm still running the original Metzelers :O). The front still has lots of life in it. Can I change just the rear? And what should I go for?

What's the best place in Norfolk?

Thanks

G.

fastasfcuk · #2 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:48 pm

get rid of both and go for something else.you'll think you've got a new bike.

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:11 pm

I changed them both when my rear was shot .... but I wish I hadn't waited and changed them both sooner. I really wouldn't hang on to the front if I were you.

I was trying to save money by not changing sooner (when everyone said I should) and having made the change I really don't think that saving was worthwhile.

I presume you do mean the MEZ3 tyres - other Metzelers are reportedly OK.

I went to Pirelli Diablo Stradas - they were a revelation in comparison.
I've just fitted a Diablo Rosso front - this has been a noticeable improvement once again.

Get some decent rubber on there - tyres are maybe the most important component on your bike - needed for braking, accelerating, handling, suspension .............

Fausto · #4 Post by **Fausto** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:34 pm

Tend to agree with the others here. It's not a great idea to replace only one tyre with a different brand so unless you want to stick with the Metzelers then you really ought to go for a new pair.

Anyway - if you ring around you should get a better price by buying a pair.

Samray · #5 Post by **Samray** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:26 pm

Woody is the expert on tyre suppliers in Norfolk........ He gets a puncture every time he comes here.

Gio · #6 Post by **Gio** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:27 pm

GRFalco wrote:... I'm still running the original Metzelers :O). The front still has lots of life in it. Can I change just the rear? And what should I go for?

What's the best place in Norfolk?

Thanks

G.

This thread doesn't match the "I broke my wrist" one.

You sure you haven't trashed the bike?

Aladinsaneuk · #7 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:22 pm

go for conti road attacks

about 165 fitted in this area... (ie east anglia but with out the webbed fingers....)

and yes, do the pair thing :)

GRFalco · #8 Post by **GRFalco** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:03 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:go for conti road attacks

about 165 fitted in this area... (ie east anglia but with out the webbed fingers....)

and yes, do the pair thing :)

Okay, where abouts?

#9 Post by **Kwackerz** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:13 am

Mike Bavins, Diss
Seastar Superbikes, Newton Flotman
Tinklers, Norwich
PFK Ling, Harleston and Watton, Lowestoft (see here)
Dave Barkshire Motorcycles, Norwich

There's loads of decent places..

Ive used Lings, Sam has used Mike Bavin, My father in law swears by Tinklers....

GRFalco · #10 Post by **GRFalco** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:33 am

Kwackerz wrote:Mike Bavins, Diss
Seastar Superbikes, Newton Flotman
Tinklers, Norwich
PFK Ling, Harleston and Watton, Lowestoft (see here)
Dave Barkshire Motorcycles, Norwich

There's loads of decent places..

Ive used Lings, Sam has used Mike Bavin, My father in law swears by Tinklers....

Cheers, I've spoken to a chap a Dave Barkshire.

sabestian · #11 Post by **sabestian** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:18 am

Change both tyres, definately.
Best upgrade ever, nothing compares to the change it makes over stock Metzies. Nothing. And I did many things

Conties are the dogs. Cannot fault them. I'm sure there are better tyres out there, but nothing at this price for sure.

I scrubbed all of the chicken strips on both (yes, front too) on track day, grazed the right Mille footpeg and the sidestand, so they can cope with quite a lot more than they are supposed to (don't forget they are supposed to be Road tyres, long distance etc).

hornetrider · #12 Post by **hornetrider** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:07 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:go for conti road attacks

about 165 fitted in this area... (ie east anglia but with out the webbed fingers....)

and yes, do the pair thing :)

I second that emotion. I am superconfident on my Contis, more so than any tyre I've had on the Hornet, so much grip!

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:43 am

sort of on your work commute - if you go the pretty way! hammonds tyres in halesworth and wheels and tyres direct in beccles both have a ride in ride out service....

(So yes, you sit down and have a cup of tea while they do all the work, and set your chain etc... works for me!)

GRFalco · #14 Post by **GRFalco** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:57 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:sort of on your work commute - if you go the pretty way! hammonds tyres in halesworth and wheels and tyres direct in beccles both have a ride in ride out service....

(So yes, you sit down and have a cup of tea while they do all the work, and set your chain etc... works for me!)

Cheers for the heads up, I'm booked in tomorrow for a fresh set of rubber. I may get some tyres while I'm out too.

Aladinsaneuk · #15 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:13 pm

with which one?

I will have some obligatory rude messages to pass on ..... I know both sites :)

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