New Set Of Tyres... what people think? £180 Budget!

pugheaven · 4 Jun 2012 at 22:41

Obviously, if I had money dropping out my arse I'd be going Michelin Pilot Road 3's, however I've not got £280 notes at the moment, so looking at the following bearing in mind I need a Front: 120/70/17 and Rear: 180/55/17... probably Pirelli Diablo Stada... yep an old tyre BUT can pick up for £139 quid the pair. So, question is, anyone using them or would NOT recommend them?

if not, why not, if so why... and also, any other recommendations for under £180?

kae2 · 4 Jun 2012 at 22:55

Are you after a sport or more of a sports touring Tyre? Heard lots of good things about Bridgestones offerings baring the BT021's.

Lt_Red · 4 Jun 2012 at 23:29

The 021s are a great tyre very sticky but they wear quickly. The BT023's have superseded them and they last better. Still not cheap. Have a look at the Avon equivalents for a cheaper pair of decent tyres.

Tyres are like helmets - spend whatever you can on them.

famas · 5 Jun 2012 at 08:07

if your after a sport tyre take a look at "maxxis super sports" as well, can pic up a set in your size for £130

if your after a touring tyre have a look at the "maxxis supermaxx diamond" for around the same money.

metamorphpwner · 5 Jun 2012 at 08:13

Normal michelin pilot road in your size can be had around 150pound and are quite long lasting, i'm looking at getting a pair for my zx6r

pugheaven · 5 Jun 2012 at 09:01

Will check the Maxxi's out. Looking for a sports tourer that will last... currently got "Dunlop Sportsmax D208F" on there, but they're shot.

Danm54 · 5 Jun 2012 at 10:57

metamorphpwner said:
Normal michelin pilot road in your size can be had around 150pound and are quite long lasting, i'm looking at getting a pair for my zx6r

This.

I've had a set of pilot roads, and road 2's and both were great.
Bought a new bike which has metzelers on it but once they're shot (very soon!) I'll be picking up a cheap set of pilots.

thepeteh · 5 Jun 2012 at 11:12

Save up a little more and get pilot roads, they're excellent

Reppyboyo · 5 Jun 2012 at 13:23

Avon Storm Ultra 2.
Last I had some they were about £180 fitted.

Great tyres.

Dogbreath · 5 Jun 2012 at 20:30

I put the Diablo Stradas on my SV650 and had no problems with them at all. They are a sports/touring tyre but they still have plenty of grip and they offer very good VFM.

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/ have the Dunlop RoadSmart tyres for £200 in your size if you can up the budget a little, they get excellent reviews.

ElliorR · 6 Jun 2012 at 10:06

I just phoned a garage for a new rear tyre and it's going to cost me £150 fitted. The problem is my front tyre is like new and i am not replacing that so gone for the same on the rear, a BT023.

Expensive things at times are bikes.

pugheaven · 7 Jun 2012 at 19:44

Mmm, went to a local place, who have a bit of a deal on, Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2's or Angels for £225 for front and rear, fitted and balanced all in, seems like a very good deal to me... anyone have these?

Draeger · 7 Jun 2012 at 19:58

You should be able to pick up a pair of Pilot Power 2CT's for that budget. Stonking tyres, I've used them for the past 7 years on my RSV and I rate them seriously highly. Can't see past them tbh.

Amps · 8 Jun 2012 at 20:43

Avon Storms are a great sports touring tyre (dual compound)

pugheaven · 11 Jun 2012 at 12:56

Right, just to let everyone know, I went old school and stayed with the Pirelli Diablo Strada St's... reason being is... I'm certainly of no talent to realise the difference between a good bike tyre and a bad one... and from what I've seen of reviews etc, it's pretty tough to make a BAD tyre from the big makes... so I stayed with the Pirelli as I got them for £139 delivered... so £20 notes per tyre for fitting meaning I've got a brand new set for £179 notes... that's not bad me thinks.

Obviously as I become a better rider and reach awesomeness, I may find I'm able to see the difference... however, for now, lets use this set as a benchmark... it's an older tech obviously but hey...