Tyre time again!

[younger06]

So.......a little update.

I ordered the BT023 (GT) from my local tyre shop........when I arrived, the tyres hadn't shown up..... there was some computer glitch with the distributor which meant they where never actually ordered.

My legend of a tyre shop owner fitted Pirelli Angel GT II for an extra €25 on top of the price of the Bridgestones ( should have been an extra €145)

RESULT!!!!!!



The Pirelli's have transformed the bike......although, in all fairness to the Z8.....they where the original set of tyres fitted from new (2017)......probably well past their best, regardless of the low mileage.

 

[timeandtide]

I have BT023's fitted to the VeeStrom and would happily fit those to the RS too. £135 for a rear and 105 for a front for the GT spec ones for heavier bikes. They've worked well in wet and dry conditions with the Veestrom. No brainer. Can almost get a set fitted for the price of one new rear Sportech 02 which imho aren't worth the extra.

Getting a set of these fitted on the VFR on Saturday ( ready for the island!)

 

[Morety]

You won't regret it. They're great tyres. I may replace my current RS tyres with 023's as they can be had much cheaper than the Metzlers.

 

[adventuredon]

Just bought a pair of these. £140 delivered. Fitting was 40 quid so a bit pricey. Ill update how they go after my Auf trip

CST Ridemigra​

 

[RS-eyJohn]

Since buying R1250RS in July 24 I have ridden 11,000 miles on Bridgestone T32 tires and found their feel and ride to be very good, and wet performance excellent.
Latest pair ran 5,400 miles and I changed them together when front reached the wear bar, with the rear still good for perhaps another 1000.
Recently took off the steering damper in search of more front end agility, and there has been nary a wobble.



Now spooned on a pair of Dunlop Roadsmart IV (the GT 'heavy sidewall' type) and instantly the bike steers more accurately and much quicker. Bought from Sticky Stuff for £314 and free next day delivery.
Hidden benefit - the Road suspension setting now makes sense, where it had wallowed too much for brisk riding: now the mushiness is gone and Dynamic etc are amazing on smooth surfaces.

 

[glenn2926]

There very, very few on here good enough riders to find the limits of any tyres on the road. Some seem to have a preference for some tyres over others. I have (or had) Anakee adventure tyres front and rear. A rear puncture in Ireland last year saw the rear replaced with an Anakee road as that is what was available. I certainly cannot find the limit of either of these tyres. The Rally Pro came with Bridgestone A41s and I also cannot find the limit of these tyres. The Anakee Adventures do seem to have a little more grip off road as I discovered in Norway when the main roads were washed out and we had to ride for many kilometres on the dirt and gravel roads.
There aren’t really any crap tyres out there now.
I’ve just bought some Heidenau K60 scout tyres for my DR 650 project bike. I won’t be able to find the limits of them either.

 

[younger06]

I haven't read through the whole thread.......but I don't think the discussion is about "finding the limit" of tyres.

Tyres are all constructed in their own particular way......with differences in materials, compounds and profile.

I can't speak for anyone else but I can definitely feel and point out the different characteristics of one tyre over another.

You get to like a certain "feel" and because of that....you tend to gravitate to one brand or another.

Obviously, they will all "do the job"

Also.....switch off the TC on most bikes with 100+hp....and you'll find the limit of the tyre.....if you want.

Xiaomi M14U