Really stupid question: Do I need a new rear tyre?
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Pffft. Chicken Schmicken.
Torn between getting another one the same (Continental Sport Attack) or given that I spend most of my days on dual carriageways going for the new Road Pilots. Also need to find somewhere cheap around London who'll fit...
Isn't that just the wear level indicator showing 0mm, rather than the actual tread? There's still tread on the tyre all round
If you look at the point above the wear indicator it appears to be almost flush with the wear indicator , this is the point I would consider bald.
consider yourself lucky to get that sort of mileage , I need a new rear and have only covered just over 2k.
RD
consider yourself lucky to get that sort of mileage , I need a new rear and have only covered just over 2k.
RD
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what make are your tyres ??
Most tyres will go "off" near or around the end of their serviceable life. At 6k and going by your picture I'd say that one has a good chance of being there at the "off" stage where it will begin to feel just not right and a wee bit marbley, tracking excessively over white lines etc. In which case, irrespective of the amount of tread left, I'd be replacing it.
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's are the win, btw.
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's are the win, btw.
Most tyres will go "off" near or around the end of their serviceable life. At 6k and going by your picture I'd say that one has a good chance of being there at the "off" stage where it will begin to feel just not right and a wee bit marbley, tracking excessively over white lines etc. In which case, irrespective of the amount of tread left, I'd be replacing it.
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's are the win, btw.
To be honest, I've noticed a little skittishness on the throttle and in some bends recently. I'm not an experienced rider, and I've only got ~85bhp, so thought I was just imagining it. Maybe. Maybe not.
Pilot Power's over the Road Pilots? Not convinced given the motorway miles I do, and my propensity to ride just as much in hail/pouring rain as in blazing sun.... They are cheaper though, can get a rear for £120, whereas the RP is £130.
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+1 on the Pilot power 2CTs
not the cheapest of tires, but great in the wet as well as the dry.
not the cheapest of tires, but great in the wet as well as the dry.
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Oooh, I'm torn now. Was set on the Road Pilots but seeing a lot of love for the PP's on the net.
What will probably happen is my sensible head will rule over and I'll get the Road's (I don't track the bike) but I'll have fun agonising over it in the meantime.
That said, if I were to go for a sporty tyre again, I'd probably stick with the Conti SportAttacks - they've been brilliant.
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How would you rate them?
I myself have Michelin Pilot power 2CT's and can honestly say there probably the best I've tried, and I've tried most makes over the last 14 years.
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the Pilot Power 2 CT's are hard wearing in the middle and softer/sticky on the outside to aid cornering so no matter if you have 80 or 180 bhp are a very good choice fro the commute as well as a sunday blast and trackdays.
RD
Too late, head won. Got the Road Pilot
Will give the 2CT's a lookin net time, maybe when I need to change the front.
Bloody lovely when hot, and they heat up quickly, but the front is VERY heavy when cold, very reluctant to turn. and the fact i'm at 2400 miles and nor far off the limit...
What mileage are we seeing on the 2CT's?
I see about 3k out of a rear 2CT. RSV Mille with quite a few performance mods, fast road use plus the odd commute. 
I've used original Pilot Powers and then 2CT's on it for about 8 years, tried a few other makes but can't see past the Mich's.
I've used original Pilot Powers and then 2CT's on it for about 8 years, tried a few other makes but can't see past the Mich's.