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  • #15148
    HippoDrones
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    https://moto.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-pilot-activ#desc

    It is that time I dread, time for new tyres.

    The OE Pirelli Sport Demon tyres are rubbish so am changing both front and rear even though the front has plenty of tread left.

    Will let y’all know how I get on with them, I don’t think they will set the world on fire by a long shot, bike has stupid sized wheels. Why they didn’t fit 150/60/17s on the rear and 120/70/17s on the front I don’t know, would have opened up a whole bunch of tyre choices of a more sticky and less toury nature.

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    #66718
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    There are definitely some limited tyre choices for some less popular wheel sizes. Makes you think the manufacturer gets a backhander from the tyre companies sometimes.

    #66719
    Radar
    Moderator

    Do Maxxis do anything this size?

    #66720
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    not that I have seen…. I really like their sports tyre but am not a fan of their other tyres

    #66721
    Radar
    Moderator

    not that I have seen…. I really like their sports tyre but am not a fan of their other tyres

    Ses has the touring tyres on his CBF1000 and they were pretty good. Lasting well too. I don’t know much about the rest of their range tbh

    #66722
    Swindon Andy
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    I don’t know about bike tyres, but have compared many car tyres. Michelin are now always my first choice. Their car tyres generally ride a bit better, grip OK in the dry and good in the wet, are quiet, and last quite well – making their premium cost a little more value.
    I get the impression they know what they are doing with compounds.
    Whether this is any use for choosing a bike tyre I have no idea, but it might be a bit of use.

    #66723
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    The ride-in-ride-out shop I use forgot to order the tyres for me so not got them fitted yet. Will update when I get them on it.

    #66724
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    The ride-in-ride-out shop I use forgot to order the tyres for me so not got them fitted yet. Will update when I get them on it.

    Lol. Ride in and ride out again on the same tyres.

    #66725
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    hahaaha, fortunately I called first :D

    #66726
    Radar
    Moderator

    Must get some new tyres for the RD, the ones on were bought in 1999!

    #66727
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    Must get some new tyres for the RD, the ones on were bought in 1999!

    strewth! lol :D  surprised they still hold air! ;-)

    #66728
    Radar
    Moderator

    Must get some new tyres for the RD, the ones on were bought in 1999!

    strewth! lol :D  surprised they still hold air! ;-)

    They do feel a little wooden…

    #66729
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    :D

    #66730
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    Really not impressed with Guildford Tyres, they first forgot to order the tyres I wanted when I initially contacted them and have not got in touch to let me know if they have arrived or not a second time. Even if they have ordered them in specially unless they phone me to tell me they are in before I get them sorted elsewhere they will not be getting my business again.

    #66731
    HippoDrones
    Participant

    trouble is, most of the places round here only fit to loose wheels and I don’t think I’ll be able to remove them from the Guzzi without getting new stands.

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