Oe Tyres And Alternatives

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  1. Flashp

    Flashp Noble Member

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    #1 Flashp, Mar 17, 2018
    Hi all, I test rode T100 and I made an observation on tyres during my test which was that they like to move around over imperfections quite a lot.

    Has anyone else noticed this?

    What's the default upgrade path? Presumably there is one.

    Cheers.
     
  2. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

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    #2 GaryM, Mar 17, 2018
    Avon tyres seem to do well over a range of the bikes.
    I have Avon Cobras on my Thunderbird 1600, far better than OE.
    Tracking on overbanding etc seems to be a common complaint with the OE tyres.
    Also poor wet performance as well.
     
  3. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #3 Callumity, Mar 17, 2018
    New T100 or air cooled? My old girl tracks far, far better on Pilot Activs than it ever did on Metzelers.
     
  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #4 thebiglad, Mar 17, 2018
    T100 Bonny? No question, no doubt Avon AM26 - gtt'd to please and last well too !!!
     
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  5. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    #5 Rich Bryce, Mar 17, 2018
    The stock Pirellis on the new Classics certainly do track those ruts in the road. I changed the stock on my Street Twin to Avon Road Riders and noticed quite an improvement. I've never had that problem with the Metzeler stock on my Bonnie SE.

    btw, Metzeler are owned by Pirelli.
     
  6. Flashp

    Flashp Noble Member

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    #6 Flashp, Mar 17, 2018
    Is there an alternative size for the front that opens some options up? It seems a bit limited at 100/90-18. Thanks to all so far :)
     
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