hello
My tyres i have on my superfour have just worn out and i'm looking for some new one's but not quite sure which 1's to go for?
I have pirelli diablo's on at the moment, they seem fine but i'm looking for some thats more hard wearing.
I mainly use my sf for commuting but also like a good ride on a weekend.

so if any recommendations would be very useful :)

cheers

I've got Bridgestone BT45s on mine and they've been great so far, and are definitely more hard wearing than the Dunlop GPR70s I had on before hand.

I have BT45s which are very hard wearing, BT 090s are very good but if you're commuting i'd say no unless it is a very twisty road and a short commute, 090's are very sporty and soft and don't last long on a commute (I tried them once and they lasted about 3500 miles)

ive just fitted the avon riderunner tyres very good the same a bt45 in my opinion and cheaper

I've been riding on some Shinko 741/740s. Cheap sporty tyres that have performed well in all conditions and last about 10,000 Km+. I'm interested in the Bridgestone BT45s because they have a dual compound and riders have suggested they last much longer than my Shinko tires. I'm also curious about the IRC Road Winner RX-01. I have had 4 sets of Shinko tyres and I trust them on commutes and on twisty roads. My only beef with them is that they are a single compound tyre and it seems I might get more miles out of some BT45s.

superfourben wrote:I have BT45s which are very hard wearing

How long do your BT45s last? Can you lean them over on some twisty roads?

Without trawling through my receipts I cant give an exact mileage for the BT45s but the rear tyre lasted for two years and I do 2-3 30 mile commutes per week March to November (the rear was replaced sometime last year the front is still the one from two years ago). As for the twisties, they aren't the best (the BT090s are great for twisties) but I did do a track day on brands hatch with them on a fresh pair and had absolutely no problems with them! Hope this helps

Also if it makes any difference to you they are Bias not Radial tyres.

I'm coming up for new tyres for my Super Four fairly soon. The bike had Dunlops on it when I bought it, and I have a strong dislike of Dunlop tyres for any vehicle from bicycles to fast cars (I raced on a bike in my foolish youth, and I had an XY GT Falcon for 12 years). I did try a set on my XBR500 a few years ago, and they were "not very good" (I'm trying to be polite).
I'm looking at Pirelli, Michelin, Metzler, Continental. I've heard good things about all of them, particularly the new Metzlers.
I don't really consider cost as tyres are the main thing that keep you rubber side down.

I wonder what tyres people are using. A few years ago the BT45 was the first choice but now I am looking at other options. Has anyone tried the Avon Storm ST? They perform really well on my other bike. On my CB400 Four I intend to do Summer riding and some touring...
So to kick this thread alive again, just say which tyres you use, what sort of riding, typical milage, and whether you are happy with them. Thanks.

Currently running Pirelli Sport demons, done 2000km and still look new, Handle brilliantly as well, not sure if Dual compound or not though.