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Tyres

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Hi folks.
I know we've been here in the past, but what is the CURRENT thinking on tyre choice for an 850? It's time to replace the ageing Avons on mine - and the choices are seemingly endless (he exaggerated as usual....)
Dave
 
Go with dunlop, preferably GT501 or similar. I had Avon Speedmaster? on my GS450 before I changed to Dunlop -> could not belive the difference in handling and "feel".
 
Unfortunately the tyre choices are not endless these days.

For more sporting use the Metzler ME33/ME55 combination is good, the equivalent dunlops 501 are also good. For the more Touring tyres others will have to give an opinion. I found the spitfire rear at least to not give more mileage than a sportier tyre, and it did not grip that well in wet or cold conditions (around zero C).
 
Anyone have suggestions for a cheap online shop to get me some new Dunlops? I went to www.dtmaonline.com, but the site seems to be under construction. It may just be getting an update- I'll try back later.

Dennis Kirk seems way overpriced!
 
Try MAWONLIE

www.mawonline.com

I bought a set of GT501's from them last year, good prices.
My V&H exhaust...different story.

What size?
Send me an email, I have a set of Avon tires I may part with.
The rear is a 150, I don't think it will fit inside my swingarm
 
Hi
Thanks for the offer - but shipping to the UK would be a mite expensive. A friend looked at my tyres the other day and reckons they're virtually unworn. Still don't like tyhe way they feel though - feels like you're falling off the edge of the damn things at low speed. Maybe thats how Roadrunners feel though! (I suppose I could just go faster!) Might try a set of Metz - and you're right - the more you look the smaller the choice actually is unless you want 17s!
Thanks all
Dave
 
I'm very happy with my Avon Super Venoms. Haven't tried Dunlops on my Suzuki, but they worked well on my old Honda.
 
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