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They are, i had two sets on my GS, no issues other than i felt they might be a little less stable on motorway than the A41s i had from new, lasted well and never had a slip in the rain.
Reason for swaying towards the Michelins is its just a brand i prefer, i liked Anakee 3s, other than noise and my XJR runs on Pilot road 2s.
Also had Pirelli Scorpion trails on my CT which were good.
I appreciate, most of its in my head and just about everything on the market is more capable than me but Bridgestone would never be my choice.
New pair of CTA3s on Thursday next, along with MOT.
Very happy with the ones that are coming off, I reckon I’ve had over 9000 miles on them, though to be fair, quite a bit of that is short commuting, and they were pretty squared off, but just did 1860 miles round Ireland which improved matters, and they’re still legal, just.
Maybe I just ride gently…
Very happy with the ones that are coming off, I reckon I’ve had over 9000 miles on them, though to be fair, quite a bit of that is short commuting, and they were pretty squared off, but just did 1860 miles round Ireland which improved matters, and they’re still legal, just.
Maybe I just ride gently…
I may just have a go at those to see.
M30SJM
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I was worried my Anakee Adventures wouldn't last our 4 week trip round the Massif Central in France. We take the gs on the motorhome, and I never really know how many miles we will do.
As it happened, it was a little on the hot side, and we only did 1750 miles, and the anakee's would probably have lasted.
We wouldn't ride in the rain, so I took a punt on a cheap pair, infact the cheapest new pair I could find. They are the CST Ambro at £175 for the pair delivered. I have to say they are fantastic, although with temps in the low 30's on near perfectly surfaced roads any tire would probably work.
But up to now they are brilliant.
In all honesty, in a blind test, could any mean mortal be able to feel the difference between a premium brand and budget? I accept the cold and wet might change things..
Stu
As it happened, it was a little on the hot side, and we only did 1750 miles, and the anakee's would probably have lasted.
We wouldn't ride in the rain, so I took a punt on a cheap pair, infact the cheapest new pair I could find. They are the CST Ambro at £175 for the pair delivered. I have to say they are fantastic, although with temps in the low 30's on near perfectly surfaced roads any tire would probably work.
But up to now they are brilliant.
In all honesty, in a blind test, could any mean mortal be able to feel the difference between a premium brand and budget? I accept the cold and wet might change things..
Stu
Dunno! is it worth the risk going away from what you know works, for a few quid?
M30SJM
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We all know there is no such thing as a completely shite tyre, they are all tested to a std. The only way is to give them a try.
I've always wondered how much of the premium tyre price goes into racing and sponsorship?
Anyway, I'll see how they work back over here. I'm not saying I'd run them in the cold and wet, but up to now I can't fault them.
My A41 has 5k on the front and I’d say another 1k more in them. The rear tyre has loads of tread left so also think it’s a 2:1 ratio.
Oh yes there is a shite tyre. I had Dunlop D208s on my ZX12R, nearly fucking killed
me. It's not worth a risk for just a few quid. would you give the the unknown a try? good luck! never heard of CST Ambro TBH.
me. It's not worth a risk for just a few quid. would you give the the unknown a try? good luck! never heard of CST Ambro TBH.
Stonesie
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Just fitted a pair of Dunlop Meridians today to replace the RoadSmart 4's, I got 5400 miles out of the rear before it started showing the base layer of rubber so not far to the cords.
I can't fault the RS4's, from cold wet and gravel strewn roads in Scotland in April to July in the Pecos they've been confidence inspiring.
But some have said that the Meridian suits the GSA better, so for £298 fitted to loose wheels I'm giving them a go.
I can't fault the RS4's, from cold wet and gravel strewn roads in Scotland in April to July in the Pecos they've been confidence inspiring.
But some have said that the Meridian suits the GSA better, so for £298 fitted to loose wheels I'm giving them a go.
M30SJM
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CST are the parent company of Maxxis.
You pays your money and takes your choice.
Maybe I don't ride hard enough to push the envelope of grip, but that said I have never got more than 4k miles out of any rear tire I have ever fit to any bike, including 3 gs's.
Stu
You pays your money and takes your choice.
Maybe I don't ride hard enough to push the envelope of grip, but that said I have never got more than 4k miles out of any rear tire I have ever fit to any bike, including 3 gs's.
Stu
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