Mar
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Friday
COE Results
| Racetec K3 Interact won the enduser tyre survey of MCN |
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| Written by Suresh |
| Wednesday, 04 November 2009 16:44 |
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MCN Biking Britain survey: top 10 grippiest tyres... More than 12,000 of bikers have given MCN their opinions on the kit they use and the bikes they ride. This week, MCN's focusing on the performance of their tyres.  1. Metzeler Racetec Sizes: Front – 120/70 Rear – 180/55, 190/55 The new Racetec features the latest evolution of the 0 degree steel belt, a lower tension in the crown area to create a larger footprint but with a high steel belt winding tension in the shoulder to ensure maximum and uniform pressure. It’s the latest variation of the Racetec, designed for sport usage. OWNER RATING Average front mileage: 3089 Average rear mileage: 2244 Grip: 100% 2. Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer 209 3. Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4. Diablo Supercorsa 5. Diablo Corsa III 6. Michelin Pilot Power 2CT  7. Metzeler ME880 MarathonSizes: Front – 130/60x18, 120/70, 120/70x18, 120/70x19 120/70x21, 130/70, 130/70x24, 130/70x18, 140/70x18, 140/70x21, 120/80, 140/80, 150/80, 150/80x16, 100/90x18, 100/90x19 110/90x18, 110/90x19, 120/90x18, 130/90x16, 80/90x21, 90/90x21 Rear – 210/40x18, 200/50, 200/50x18 210/50, 180/55x18, 160/60x18, 170/60, 180/60x16, 200/60x16, 140/70x18, 150/70x18, 160/70, 180/70x15, 180/70x16, 200/70x15, 140/80, 140/80x15, 150/80x15, 150/80x16, 160/80x15 160/80x16, 170/80x15, 130/90x16, 140/90x15, 140/90x16, 150/90x15 This is Metzeler’s tyre specifically designed for the heavy tourers and custom market. Metzler also do an XXL rear tyre for up to a 300 section rear tyre for the custom boys. The compound is relatively soft to cope with high torque outputs and the carcasses are machine specific to cope with the different loads. OWNER RATING Average front mileage: 7333 Average rear mileage: 6800 Grip: 88.2% Last well: 11.8% 8. Bridgestone Battlax BT-016 9. Bridgestone Battlax BT-090 10. Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Full article can be found at MCN - www.motorcyclenews.com - MCN Biking Britain survey: top 10 grippiest tyres |