tires

[hide83]

erm, how to check whether my set of tires are still in usable condition

[lychee]

by judging from the depth of the threads. if the threads are less than 3mm or 2mm deep, time to change.

[hide83]

hmm...ok. i see my threads are alright. anything about the texture. i feel that my rears slip when i goin at a lean angle, especially with a pillion.

[lychee]

texture wise u can feel wif ur hands, but used tire tend to suffer from discolouring, growing a bit of a pale black ...

[hide83]

hmm...thankz. any good recommandations for a set of sports tyres. i riding mito. i went to shops and see so many tires, dunno which 1 better.

[lychee]

not sure whether bridgestone battallax 010 got ur sizr or not. wears well and got grip.

[hide83]

what is heat cycle?

[Xach]

wah...chim stuff....

 

next time want to change tire then i know who to ask liao....

[tOngEh]

anyone tried the mez sportec M1?

quite expensive quoted $450 from DX motor.

[Deathsythe]

So wat tires do you recommend for GSXR 400?

[Deathsythe]

So wat tires do you recommend for GSXR 400?

 

depends on wat u want out fo the tires.

 

 

Hope to get a gd pair of wet weather tyres and reasonable mileage.

[Cowboy]

So wat tires do you recommend for GSXR 400?

 

depends on wat u want out fo the tires.

 

 

Hope to get a gd pair of wet weather tyres and reasonable mileage.

Go for BT020, they are very good in these wet or dry weather. Tested by a lot of bikers already, Comments is : GRIPPY & CONFIDENT, you will not regret.

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

I will pefer to use "heat cycle" to rate if the tire still usable.

A Set of tires can have very healthy profile but reaching the end of the heat cycle and deem unusable.

 

I'll keep my comments on tyres to myself.

[Deathsythe]

Go for BT020, they are very good in these wet or dry weather. Tested by a lot of bikers already, Comments is : GRIPPY & CONFIDENT, you will not regret.

 

Wat's the price for a pair?

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

In my humble opinon, its a pricey BT010, it have the same characteristic of BT010. ITs a cross between MEZ3 and MEZ4

 

Meaning its have compromised the grip of MEZ3 for more mileage from a MEZ4.

 

Lets forget I said anything. I humbly admit my bike runs on bicycle tyres and a sick, lame Shetland pony makes more horsepower than my bike.

[S750WP]

I guess that's one of the bonuses of riding a 60HP 400cc bike - the lack of all-out horsepower actually does wonders to tyre longevity!

 

Are you sure your 400cc produce 60bhp at the rear?? What mod did ya do?? Gixxer 400 is a old bike, and wear and tear bound to happen, did you put ya bike on the dyno??

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

Are you sure your 400cc produce 60bhp at the rear?? What mod did ya do?? Gixxer 400 is a old bike, and wear and tear bound to happen, did you put ya bike on the dyno??

 

Okay then.. 20HP then just to eat your humble pie. My bike falling to bits because I bought it in the Ice Age, so now I can barely ride it upright and my 20km/h top speed is no match to your superduperhighpower 100000bhp 750cc. I repent my pathetic horsepower arrogance and bid thee, o sire Lord of Correct Horsepower, not to chop my head off and turn my junk bike into scrap metal.

 

Happy??

[Greg]

Hey guys,

 

Cool it......just a discussion.....

 

Anyway, I don't think its fair to compare Bridgestone to Metzler.....technologies used are different......

 

The BT010 are Z rated and is commonly used by 400cc bikes.....

 

And ZZR-Pilot....your bike's NOT falling apart......just look at how you cut me on the Highlands......remember????

 

Try the BT012SS.....so far so good......the BT010 front tires have been known to warp very easily.....

[lychee]

actlly ZZR is correct, highest power of a gsxr400 is 58 bhp @ 12/13k rpm... but maybe my bike old liao no more such power lar...

[Guest ZZR-Pilot]

Oi.. Lychee.. that new Avatar, is that your face or Bruce Lee's?

[hmsa2112]

so whats the best bet for a super 4?

some say bt010 is not gripy, some say otherwise.

is it the country of manufacture that makes the difference?

[tOngEh]

Hmmm.........so how is the mez M1 anyone try that?

thought of changing tto that but LAB told me that its a angmo tire.

and does BT012ss have sizes for rvf

i wanted a 150 rear

[Greg]

The BT010s are a good set of tires...... very grippy......I think the feel is even better than the BT012ss...... but then again, I don't ride it to the edge....

 

Ask Ah Teck.....he's got a set of BT010 on his busa.......

[Deathsythe]

The BT010s are a good set of tires...... very grippy......I think the feel is even better than the BT012ss...... but then again, I don't ride it to the edge....

 

Ask Ah Teck.....he's got a set of BT010 on his busa.......

 

How much is a pair of BT010? How long does it last if normal riding on GSX 400?

How abt the price for a pair of GPR70?

[Greg]

Well, I'm not a shop and therefore can't give you the exact prices for the tyres.....

 

My BT010 cost under $450 per pair....... but that is too high.....the shop claims that the tyres are new etc..... to make up for the 'high price' but I believe he overcharged me.....however, you can get one for under $400.... and if you require a smaller size, then you will be looking at an even lower price........

 

Nothing wrong with using tyres made for bigger bikes what.....although more expensive, I think its worth it 'cause it supposedly gives better grip.... and remember, the tyres are the only contact point between you and the road..... so it is worthwhile to spend the little bit more money.....