SimonD
26 November 2003, 10:51
Any supermoto riders out there have any suggestions for tyres.
I run a LC4 and have used Pirelli MT60s since new. Great tyres but I'd like a little more than 2k from the rear.
Avon's pro series wets look great but will probably last no time at all. A combination of the MT60 and something more durable on the back would be ideal. Any successful combinations?
andrew6321
26 November 2003, 12:48
if you want more than 2k from a rear tyre, then I wouldn't put it on a motard...
not sure if the LC4 has a cush drive or not, but my old CCM didn't have one and that was the principal reason for it eating rear tyres...
SimonD
26 November 2003, 15:03
No cush drive. You're probably right. There's no point putting Z rated stuff on it - they'd never get warm enough. getting a size/profile to match the MT60 front might be difficult too.
Just wondered if anyone had tried anything different
shaggy1
27 November 2003, 09:12
BRIDGESTONE 090 S THE DOGS NUTS ON MY CCM
GOT THEM FROM WRAYSBURY TYRES GIVE THEM A RING
STEVE OR KEV 01932 562299 BASED IN CHERTSEY
THERE GOOD FOR ADVICE
SHAGGY
Torus
28 November 2003, 10:43
Stay with H rated tyres, and get part worn race tyres
KR364 are the dogs although 'NOT FOR HIGHWAY USE' :)
Guinness
29 November 2003, 23:00
Agree with shaggy, i had bridgestone 090' on my KTM and they were the dogs...Alan..Also from Egham....:)
Gixer
02 December 2003, 18:48
Currently using Tomahawks (soft front, medium rear) on my XR650. I was using Rennsports which, although grippy, took a few miles to warm up. They also wore quickly, from new to worn in 850 miles!!
The Tomahawks warm up quickly, and grip very well all the time, especially the front. As the front is a different profile from the Rennsport, it felt funny at first, but not now.. I now wish that I fitted a race wet on the front instead, as the Wet front/Tomahawk rear is a highly recommended combination.
Get yourself over to www.supermotard.co.uk and look at the advice there.
SiBurt
07 December 2003, 00:49
Hi Simon,have you seen the latest Supermoto Magazine?I guess not.
Anyway,theyve done an ultimate SM tyre test based on a 640 LC4.
On their recommendation im gonna go for Maxis Goldspeeds or Avon Azaro-SP Pro-Xtremes for my 660.Cheers Si.
[Edited by SiBurt - 12/6/2003 11:51:03 PM]
SimonD
07 December 2003, 09:15
Thanks for the advice everyone.
I'll get myself a copy of that article.