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Tyres
DIR By: Blzeebub
Date: August 16, 2017, 6:44 am
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Just like a bus, they all come at once...
What's the current go-to on Tyres? I had the Pirelli Angel GT's
on for the last 2 years but despite them having plenty of tread
i think they are past their best. I had one of the A's on the
front but couldn't get a rear at the time. I do wonder if the
A's are a bit too hard for the usual UK weather as i still
reckon the old PR2's on the original were better despite their
tendancy to move around a bit.
Cheers
Nat
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: Saint Rob
Date: August 16, 2017, 5:35 pm
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I had PR2's on for a while and really liked them, they always
felt good and inspired confidence. Earlier this year I got PR4's
and initially they felt good, however whilst over in Europe in
mid July I had a few scary moments with the front end slipping
out on long corners in the Black Forrest and that didn't fill me
with confidence for the Stelvio and a few other high alpine
passes. Fortunately few of the turns there are not that long so
it wasn't too bad, but obviously it was in the back of my mind
and undoubtedly affected how I rode - I still enjoyed it though.
I'm going to talk to the place that fitted them and see if
they've had any similar problems or if it is maybe pressure
related, I'll let you know what they say.
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: TimR
Date: August 17, 2017, 2:13 pm
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Pirelli Angel GT (a)s...I guess. The tyre doesnt get harder as
the rating moves to the "A" Nat...at least, the compounds remain
consistent. What I think you'll find is the carcass has been
tweaked with the heavier bike in mind. The fronts cup though.
Dunno why..! The Rosso's were always good....Weird that.
ve got a set of Angel GTs fitted and making a short hop over to
Austria soon. Im tempted to chuck 'em off despite they arent
done yet...I want too try these...!

HTML http://www.motorcyclenews.com/product-reviews/tyres/2015/july/tyre-review-michelin-power-cup-evo/
They wont last long but you'll apprecaite them at the
track...! lol :D
#Post#: 94--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tyres
DIR By: Blzeebub
Date: August 18, 2017, 3:37 am
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Hmmm, those Evo's look tempting. I'm not a high mileage rider
anyway so longevity isn't a requirement - especially if 2yrs on
the GT's has me thinking of moving on. I've never quite worked
out why the new 2011 MT with the same Hyperpro springs and basic
setup from the same guy as the old wrecked one has always felt
stiffer. I did wonder if it was the age, as the new one had 4500
on the clock when i got it and the old one was around 8000 when
i had the suspension set up done which made a major difference
in feel. The only other difference is the tyres - PR2's on the
original and GT's on the new one.
B->
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: Bally
Date: August 23, 2017, 7:31 am
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[attachimg=2]These are very nice and sticky - nothing but the
best for the beast!
Might even try them on the '10 later...
#Post#: 110--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tyres
DIR By: carl4954
Date: September 7, 2017, 9:06 am
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Hi. I'm new to the site but have been custodian of an MT01 for 3
years. Like all things bike its each to their own when it comes
to tyres etc. I have never been a fan of Pirelli tyres in the
UK wet weather. I'm running on Michelin Pilot2's with nitrogen.
The tyre have a heavier side wall construction 'for the heavier
bike'. Lets face it the MT is no light weight. I'm not into
taking risk with MT but my tyres 'chicken strips' are all but
gone on the front tyre and are less than 1/2 inch on the rear.
The bike feels planted, both in short and long corners, A roads
and on country roads. I'm not into riding in the rain, but the
times I have the bike feels secure, even when braking hard for
an idiot not looking for bikes. As I said its each to there own.
Good luck with your choice.
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: Vishnuisgod
Date: September 7, 2017, 8:51 pm
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Try the Michelin Road 4's...decent enough for me on the We(s)t
Coast of Canada...
welcome to the site
Alan
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: Blzeebub
Date: January 29, 2018, 2:05 am
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In the vein of getting some regular posts on the forum.... Any
more update on tyres? Has anyone tried the Power Cup Evo's?
IIIRC, on the old forum we built up a regular thread on tyres?
Cheers
Nat
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Re: Tyres
DIR By: TimR
Date: January 31, 2018, 3:20 am
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I just fitted Rosso III's...
Not a fan of the PR's..
Evo's Ive been steered away from by my tyre dealer.
I have been promised this year will be a good year for new
tyres, so keep Google handy...
Having two sets of wheels these days, I have Power 3's also
(IIRC) Bought in desperation when in Villach last year ! These
"other" wheels are refurbed OEM, so may not use them but looks
like I will be hitting some miles into europe this
year..Rosso's. whilst my favourite tyre (new to rosso III's )
they just dont have the legs for distance riding... ;D
#Post#: 246--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tyres
DIR By: Blzeebub
Date: February 2, 2018, 2:22 am
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Taken from a FB group post:
I have a 190/55ZR17 in the back, instead of the standard
190/50ZR17, because it tilts better in the corners even after
serious tare than the standard one. Lots of Dutch and Belgian
riders do, probably others too
I seem to recall this discussion popping up on the old forum -
any thoughts?
B->
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