Mr Scott will be lucky if he gets another 150 miles out of that one I reckon ....
*Edit - I've looked at the picture again - 80 miles ...
Cheers Giles, get it swapped me hears you...
Tyre Advice on condition
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Cheers Giles, get it swapped me hears you...
What miles did you get Giles if you dont mind me asking??
Oooooo blimey, I think I just scraped 4k out the rear ...... 
(But they weren't as worn as yours - I'd rather have decent handling than squeeze every last drop out of the mileage .... The EXP's do square off very quickly...)
(But they weren't as worn as yours - I'd rather have decent handling than squeeze every last drop out of the mileage .... The EXP's do square off very quickly...)
Delboy777
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Think that it is you that doesnt understand 1mm across the CENTRAL 3/4 of the tyre. That is your clue
Fair doos mate and ta for the info in your reply.
I seem to remember something a while ago about Scottish road surfaces somehow being more abrasive than elsewhere in the UK.
Maybe worth looking for a harder wearing tyre compound ?
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Fair doos mate and ta for the info in your reply.
I seem to remember something a while ago about Scottish road surfaces somehow being more abrasive than elsewhere in the UK.
Maybe worth looking for a harder wearing tyre compound ?
Yes, I can say with 100% surety that generally the roads in Bonnie Scotland ARE more abrasive. Couple that up to the softer EXP and they don`t last long. But, mpgscott, be very careful eh - the lads have pointed out 2 very important issues, the legality of the tyre and the safety of the tyre (both to interesting degrees) the decision remains yours after asking for our thoughts and I would ask that you consider both issues very seriously. And ride safe!
Btw, IMHO don`t consider conti`s as the next hoop, they seem like they are made from mahogany and please consdier Annakee 3`s (if you can get hold of one.......)
Thanks folks much appreciated, i was thinking Pilot Road 4's as so far i have seen a couple of dirt tracks for a total of around 10miles. I know a lot of people will ask why buy the R1200GS but its just so comfy for me and for two up to not have it. But it is all road riding that i am doing at present.
Another question whats the thoughts on mixing tyres, i have a few miles left in the front on a Tourance EXP and so should i take the hit and swap both over to the PR4 if i can find some? Just that thinking the PR4 rear is going to give more grip over the EXP whats the thoughts??
Another question whats the thoughts on mixing tyres, i have a few miles left in the front on a Tourance EXP and so should i take the hit and swap both over to the PR4 if i can find some? Just that thinking the PR4 rear is going to give more grip over the EXP whats the thoughts??
Bendy toy
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Unless a squared profile ruins the handling I run my back tyres to the 1mm minimum. I don't worry too much about the back end moving about as the shoulders are never short on tread.
Fronts get changed when grip falls off due to worn shoulders. They are often legal but too compromised to keep. Front grip is critical for turning.
I mix and match tyre brands with no problems. I'm also lucky that my riding type avoids too much squaring the rear.
I can never go fast enough to lose the chicken strips. Devon roads (most of) are just too narrow for that.
I've not lost it yet due to thin tyres.
I'm more fussy with the car. New tyres at 2mm on that.
Fronts get changed when grip falls off due to worn shoulders. They are often legal but too compromised to keep. Front grip is critical for turning.
I mix and match tyre brands with no problems. I'm also lucky that my riding type avoids too much squaring the rear.
I can never go fast enough to lose the chicken strips. Devon roads (most of) are just too narrow for that.
I've not lost it yet due to thin tyres.
I'm more fussy with the car. New tyres at 2mm on that.
If it were mine I would be looking to replace it because:
1) A thin tyre is more prone to puncture.
2) Wear rates seem to accelerate rapidly once the tyre is well worn.
3) I like to have good handling and braking, you are riding on a small contact patch between you and the road.
4) With reduced tread depth the tyre will not clear water as well, leading to compromised wet handling.
5) Tyres are cheaper than painkillers and bike repairs.
I would recommend buying tyres from an online supplier and getting a local trusted motorcycle tyre fitter to change them. Busters/M&P seem pretty good, plenty of other discounted online sellers. I would NOT recommend visiting your local Motorrad agent for a new tyre, unless you like financially taking it up the arse.
1) A thin tyre is more prone to puncture.
2) Wear rates seem to accelerate rapidly once the tyre is well worn.
3) I like to have good handling and braking, you are riding on a small contact patch between you and the road.
4) With reduced tread depth the tyre will not clear water as well, leading to compromised wet handling.
5) Tyres are cheaper than painkillers and bike repairs.
I would recommend buying tyres from an online supplier and getting a local trusted motorcycle tyre fitter to change them. Busters/M&P seem pretty good, plenty of other discounted online sellers. I would NOT recommend visiting your local Motorrad agent for a new tyre, unless you like financially taking it up the arse.
Cheers folks. Our local tyre supplier sillets in Aberdeen are always good. They never cease to amaze me with their prices they are always cheaper fitted than I can ever get online
Think I will put another exp on the rear since the front has 2.89mm left on it. Then once this set wear I will swap to PR4's.
At least I will know myself how many miles I get as this set was on the bike when I got it.
So getting around 4.5k out of them will do me should work in fine with the front wearing out as well.
Think I will put another exp on the rear since the front has 2.89mm left on it. Then once this set wear I will swap to PR4's.
At least I will know myself how many miles I get as this set was on the bike when I got it.
So getting around 4.5k out of them will do me should work in fine with the front wearing out as well.
Bendy toy
Registered user
You'll be lucky if the front out-lasts the new rear.
Bugger it then new PR4 on back and then swap the front when its worn also then..
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