Doc
Tuned and Synch'ed
Hi guys,
Im about to change tyres from the rennsport - what other tyre is giving good mileage on the griso?
Doc
Im about to change tyres from the rennsport - what other tyre is giving good mileage on the griso?
Doc
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Trye Choice
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On my G11 2v I use Michelin Pilot Road 2CTs. OK, I admit they're not as super-sticky as the Rennsports but they feel much more secure in the wet and last about 3 times as long. Maybe the G12 8v needs something sportier but IMHO for everyday riding the Rennsports were a bit wasted on the G11 2v.
Penis Rotor
GT Godfather!
The original Rennsports were awful.
I went to Z6's and was very happy on my 11, with the 12 the original tyres were so dreadfull I took them off seemingly almost unworn, (They promoted oversteer almost from day 1 and always velt 'edgy'.) at less than 2,500Km and replaced them with Avons which have been not only faultless but wear well. With the avons you also run VERY high rear pressures (46PSI!) and quite high, (38PSI.) front.
Works for me, but I'm a fat retard who rides like Gumby's great grandfather.
Pete
I went to Z6's and was very happy on my 11, with the 12 the original tyres were so dreadfull I took them off seemingly almost unworn, (They promoted oversteer almost from day 1 and always velt 'edgy'.) at less than 2,500Km and replaced them with Avons which have been not only faultless but wear well. With the avons you also run VERY high rear pressures (46PSI!) and quite high, (38PSI.) front.
Works for me, but I'm a fat retard who rides like Gumby's great grandfather.
Pete
Doc
Tuned and Synch'ed
Hi Pete,
I just checked the tyres on my 8v, mez sportec M3. I rang my local bike shop and they mentioned mez 4 would work well on guzzies - thoughts? (at $240 for a rear its 50 bucks cheaper than z6, and $80 cheaper than BT 020s).
Doc
I just checked the tyres on my 8v, mez sportec M3. I rang my local bike shop and they mentioned mez 4 would work well on guzzies - thoughts? (at $240 for a rear its 50 bucks cheaper than z6, and $80 cheaper than BT 020s).
Doc
I went with Road 2's and went down to a 170 on the rear. It does handle better now.
DanR
Tuned and Synch'ed
YBFAST wrote:
What pressures are you runnng with the RoadSmarts?
What pressures are you runnng with the RoadSmarts?
I thin k the mileage also strongly depends on many factors...
* riding solo or duo
* riding fast or relaxed
* and using small curvy roads or highways (and or straight roads)
You can double or triple the life expectancy of your tires depending on those three factors.
* riding solo or duo
* riding fast or relaxed
* and using small curvy roads or highways (and or straight roads)
You can double or triple the life expectancy of your tires depending on those three factors.
I have 3,500 miles on some Sportec m-3's. Seems like I might get 5,000-6,000 miles out of them (that would be pushing it). I like the way they feel, but recently, it seems like the rear wheel locks up easier than it should. Then again, I am now riding in 35-50f temps at night on rural roads-harder for the tires to warm up, I suppose.
I had the Rennsports, and changed them at 7,500 miles. I assume the mileage was higher than others because I mostly ride at night in cooler temps on rural backroads. I don't know if that makes sense, but why else would they last so long?
Ken
I had the Rennsports, and changed them at 7,500 miles. I assume the mileage was higher than others because I mostly ride at night in cooler temps on rural backroads. I don't know if that makes sense, but why else would they last so long?
Ken
sbaker
Cruisin' Guzzisti
uncle wrote:
I will +1 the Pirelli...Very sticky, probably not as high mileage as others. I got about 4K out of my set, but they were very flat before the tread wore out.... Too much "straight-line" driving in TX.
I will +1 the Pirelli...Very sticky, probably not as high mileage as others. I got about 4K out of my set, but they were very flat before the tread wore out.... Too much "straight-line" driving in TX.
NeroGuzzi
Cruisin' Guzzisti
uncle wrote:
Uncle, how have your Pirelli Diablo Stradas been holding up?
Uncle, how have your Pirelli Diablo Stradas been holding up?
NeroGuzzi
Cruisin' Guzzisti
uncle wrote:
Thanks. They seem to be priced competitively as well.
Thanks. They seem to be priced competitively as well.
I got ~1200 miles out of the stock rennsports on my 4v griso, Todd E suggested Dunlop Qualifiers and I find these to be great tires, dont know how far they will go, but they sure go....
Anybody with any feedback of Bridgestone Battlax tires for Griso? (0 16)
I loaded a Pirelli Diablo Strada on the rear and a Pirelli Diablo Rosso on the front of my last GRiSO and preferred that combo 10X over the Rennsports. As soon as I can chew up the Rennsports on GRiSO #2 I'll be Pirelli shod once again.
The second time around I'll be trying a Diablo Corsa 3 up front though.
I am not a fan of the Rennsports at all. I felt much more planted on the Pirellis.
The second time around I'll be trying a Diablo Corsa 3 up front though.
I am not a fan of the Rennsports at all. I felt much more planted on the Pirellis.
Just put on Battleaxe's BTo16's, a triple compound hard in the middle, softer as you go over and super soft at the edge....Great idea in concept, but in reality, only time will tell. Barely scrubbed them in at the moment, 80mls only. I went from renn's, to pilot sports barely 2200-2500mls on each. Front's held up better, but like to run tires sets. I'm hoping i'll get around 4 maybe 5 thousand from these and i'd be happy (fingers crossed).
Your tire's should reflect your use. I live in SoCal, little or no rain, twisties all day long. I'm looking for a soft long lasting tire (if there is such a thing). I lived in England until i was 30, so know the roads and weather well. Go for a good wet, dual compound tire. I've been a fan of Bridgestone for a while, used to run them in England, so was drawn to them when looking for a dual/multi compound.
I go for a more sports orientated tire as opposed to a touring tire, but thats my style of hard canyon riding. I narrowed down my choices to pilot power 2ct's or bt016's. Went with Battleaxes because of my experiences with Bridgestones before, but time will tell if i made the right choice.
Your tire's should reflect your use. I live in SoCal, little or no rain, twisties all day long. I'm looking for a soft long lasting tire (if there is such a thing). I lived in England until i was 30, so know the roads and weather well. Go for a good wet, dual compound tire. I've been a fan of Bridgestone for a while, used to run them in England, so was drawn to them when looking for a dual/multi compound.
I go for a more sports orientated tire as opposed to a touring tire, but thats my style of hard canyon riding. I narrowed down my choices to pilot power 2ct's or bt016's. Went with Battleaxes because of my experiences with Bridgestones before, but time will tell if i made the right choice.