What Tyre? For the long way round....

26-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Does anyone have anything other than a bridgestone on the rear?
I am doing a long way round Britain trip in July with a friend and would like to know if my Bridgestone with 3000 miles on the clock will cope with another 2000, or should i stick a new one on before i go. mmm tuff one

26-05-2009, 11:33 PM

I took off the OE Bridgestones with only two hundred miles on them , and put on a pair of Pirelli Diablo Rossos , These are really grippy , great feel and warm up quickly . However , i have only once tried them in the wet , and dont think I will get 3000 miles out of the rear

27-05-2009, 05:55 AM

Put a set, front / rear of Dunlop Roadsmarts on, job sorted

27-05-2009, 06:57 AM

I have the Diablos too - the ones down from the corse - replacements going just fine in terms of hefty daily commute in all weathers....

27-05-2009, 06:58 AM

Actually on my Buell I have Avons which have done an amazing 6k of mainly motor-way (commuting) and are only just beginning to go square! Good in all weathers too...

CK & AK · 27-05-2009, 07:49 AM

For very long distance stuff, I'd suggest Dunlops

27-05-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CK & AK

For very long distance stuff, I'd suggest Dunlops

I'm doing some F1 and Moto GP dates this year in Europe, Belgium, San Morino and Monza.
Did have a chat with Alan at the weekender about replacing my Bridgestone BA's.
Everyone seems to have their favourites, so i'm somewhat confused by it all.
Same suggestion for mine guys?

G : )

27-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Yep, i will put a new set on, probably the new Bridgestone dual compound tyre.
Better the devil you know!

Than the devil you dont

26-05-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
cousins99 Guest Posts: n/a	What Tyre? For the long way round.... Does anyone have anything other than a bridgestone on the rear? I am doing a long way round Britain trip in July with a friend and would like to know if my Bridgestone with 3000 miles on the clock will cope with another 2000, or should i stick a new one on before i go. mmm tuff one

26-05-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
StevieB Guest Posts: n/a	I took off the OE Bridgestones with only two hundred miles on them , and put on a pair of Pirelli Diablo Rossos , These are really grippy , great feel and warm up quickly . However , i have only once tried them in the wet , and dont think I will get 3000 miles out of the rear

27-05-2009, 05:55 AM	#3
Starter Sprag Guest Posts: n/a	Put a set, front / rear of Dunlop Roadsmarts on, job sorted

27-05-2009, 06:57 AM	#4
benson Guest Posts: n/a	I have the Diablos too - the ones down from the corse - replacements going just fine in terms of hefty daily commute in all weathers....

27-05-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
benson Guest Posts: n/a	Actually on my Buell I have Avons which have done an amazing 6k of mainly motor-way (commuting) and are only just beginning to go square! Good in all weathers too...

27-05-2009, 07:49 AM	#6
CK & AK flob-a-lob-a-lob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Surrey Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 3,306	For very long distance stuff, I'd suggest Dunlops

27-05-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
cousins99 Guest Posts: n/a	Yep, i will put a new set on, probably the new Bridgestone dual compound tyre. Better the devil you know! Than the devil you dont