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Post by Jake on Jan 23, 2009 2:31:06 GMT -5
There was a fairly comprehensive test for Crossply Tyres in the Dec' 08 edition of Bike magazine which they called the ‘Commuter and Classic Bike Tyre Test’. The bike they used was a Suzuki GS 500 and the seven tyres tested were: Pirelli Sport Demon Metzler Lasertec Continental Conti Go Michelin Pilot Activ Bridgestone BT-45 Dunlop GT 501 Avon Road Rider To quote Bike: ‘We’d happily recommend Michelin Pilot Activ and Bridgestone BT-45s. They both give the rider the confidence and returned a very acceptable wear rate…….’ But, they then add that: ‘The Dunlop GT 501 and Avon Road Rider came out on top. The GT 501 gave the best wear rate, losing just 0.1mm after 100 miles, and performed superbly. The Avon Road Rider gave such a reassuring ride and provided excellent feedback at all speeds. The key factor was its stability and composure when approaching the limit of the bike. We measured the wear rate at 0.4mm.’ Of the top two tyres however, the Avon’s were the cheapest at around £119 a pair whereas the Dunlop’s were £137. The worst tyres in the test were the Pirelli Sport Demons and the Metzler Lasertec’s (two stars each)……but the Continental Conti Go’s were considered ok…. But for other members views see also: growell.proboards49.com/index.cgi?board=brakes&action=display&thread=735&page=1growell.proboards49.com/index.cgi?board=brakes&action=display&thread=748&page=1
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Post by jj on Jan 23, 2009 5:01:29 GMT -5
BT45s can't beat them !! ;D
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Post by jonsan on Jan 23, 2009 7:40:04 GMT -5
My view: I used the set of nearly new BT45s that were on the bike (NTV) when I bought it and another new set after, I've since swapped to Avon Roadriders which don't "go off" as they wear and with my riding style last a lot longer than the Bridgestones, I also think they are better in the wet and more stable at speed on A roads, the Bridgestones might have been better cornering (when new), but its marginal,
have fun stay safe John
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