NC23 sticky dual compound tyres...

[veefer400]

Hi all - my rear Bridgestone 090 is looking a tad squared-off & balding for its oncoming MOT... loving the grip & stickiness, not liking their short lifespan... (I have a Cafe 400/4 and a VFR Vtec, the CBR does tend to be abused quite a lot in a Hooligan fashion, a Sunday bike if you will... )

Been looking at the Michelin 2CT range, their dual compound is exactly what Im after, sticky with a harder strip down the middle - but nothing for an 18" rear...

Any other suggestions for dual compound?

[w00dzy]

The 2ct's are awesome, you could always put a 17" wheel on the back..

[Wozza]

I asked the same and Graeme recommended BT-016s so I'm gonna give them a try. There is an 18" rear in 160 width which should go on, or do what I'm doing - stick a '29 rear wheel on and get the 17".

[BillingCBR]

I'm not sure what compound they are, but I've been recommended some Conti RoadAttack's, the sizing is standard on the front and a 160/60 18 on the rear. But I'm only relaying what I've been told

[veefer400]

Right.

I am going with the BT-016 in the 160/60 18 flavour, i cant be dealing with changing wheels at the mo, MOT is next Thursday... :) (I have a spare NC23 rear wheel if anyone needs one?)

Cost of tyre - £119! I know the owner of the tyre bay, so he isnt charging for fitting,valve or balencing...

Will let you know how it rides... nowt wrong with the front BT-090, its as sticky as a sticky stick & wearing well, so will be staying....

may try to blag Nitrogen inflation as well

[Wozza]

Nice one, let us know how it compares to the 090.

[veefer400]

Got it!

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Wheel & tyre

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Comparision between a '090 and the '016 - hardly anything in it? The '016 is 10mm wider, but that only equates to 5mm either side of the wheel - and more rubber on the road can only be a Good Thing... The harder compound in the middle of the '016 should give me less rolling resistance as well!

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Rather splendid new Renthal alloy sprocket - I have a nearnew 40T NC23 sprocket for sale on ebay if anyones interested?

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My NC23 - function over form....

**If anyone can stick the pics on here I'd be most grateful, cheers! Hav'nt had time to test the new tyre yet as have been busy (got GIVEN a 2003 GS500E after requesting old bikes on the excellent Freecycle website, am stripping it for eBay.... )

[Wozza]

Once you've tested it, it'll be good to hear how grippy it feels compared to the 090, and how quickly it warms up.

[veefer400]

Very good tyre!

Did my very best to run it in gently for 100 miles minimum (new tyres have a coating of mould release agent - which can be gripless to say the least if first used in wet conditions, brand new tyres need lots of warming & progressive leaning to scrub them in...) - this lasted quite well, but riding a CBR sensibly is not the easiest thing in the world...

Scoots along amazingly well, you can feel the benefits of the harder centre compounds (think skateboard wheel) - but still feels very grippy whilst upright? Side grip is like the 090's - Legendary... nor a tweak or a slide...

Very cleverly done! Gets my vote.

[cress87]

Interesting...

I need a new rear tyre soon, was probably going for another 090 as I get on well with them. Second thoughts now though... Wear isn't a major issue though as it's only a weekend bike now.

I'm tempted to get the wheel coated white too but I don't think I can be arsed cleaning them every few days.