[Discussion] ~ Tyres Related Issue

[hachi]

Originally posted by sexybabe@May 15, 2007 12:02 am

Gd anot, better grip anot, hard to measure, it stil depends on one's ridng style.

Its a Sport Touring Z rated tyre.

 

In my opinion, its more suitable for heavier touring bikes.

 

Aniway, m stil selling my pair of 1 mth old BT021. Vtec size. $neg.

Can refer 2 my earlier posts in garage sales or BT090 vs BT021 tread.

 

Cheers.

Z is the speed rating wat does have to do with weight??

[elf]

Originally posted by hachi@May 15, 2007 07:51 am

Z is the speed rating wat does have to do with weight??

ouh ... ok so Z is speed rating ....

 

 

that means they tested it at certain speed or ???

 

sorry dun know much bout this issue ...

[hit.man]

eh....just checked my tyres.... saw the numbers "2605"....

does that mean my tyres were produced on the 26th week of 2005?

OMG that means my tyres are 2 years old with rubber then don't wear off~!!!

[ZzGaNgStErzZ]

Originally posted by friedfishz@May 15, 2007 09:46 pm

eh....just checked my tyres.... saw the numbers "2605"....

does that mean my tyres were produced on the 26th week of 2005?

OMG that means my tyres are 2 years old with rubber then don't wear off~!!!

seems dangerous if tats correct.

[turbocharge]

it is safe to ride high speed with a repaired tyre?

 

coz manual says "You should not exceed 80kmh for the first 24 hours, or 130kmh at any time thereafter the repair"

 

is it true??

 

[seancxm]

the manual states that because it is theoretically required to do so. u should try to follow it to your best.

 

as for me... i've tried going at speeds higher than 130 and there's absolutely no problem with my patched tyre. however u should check your tyre pressure after that as a precaution.

[fusionx88]

Hey bro , juz wanna ask u hw much air should i pump for back 140/20 & front 110/10

[Fazli]

If you see it from the structural point of view, there is a break in the continuity of the nylon or steel radial case of the tyre. So whenever can, don't hold it more than the manufacturers advice for too long.

 

c",)

 

Faz

[turbocharge]

thx for advise.

 

any1 go touring with patched tyre?

 

mech say travel long distance will make the tyre hot and coz the worm to come out?

[hit.man]

Originally posted by ZzGaNgStErzZ@May 15, 2007 10:16 pm

seems dangerous if tats correct.

yeah ...really seems dangerous.... will get it changed to pilot power asap. any reliable bikeshop to do the job?

[Fazli]

My dad did and yes, the worm becomes gooey and less tacky cos of the prolong heat.

[c,]

Originally posted by Father John@May 14, 2007 11:58 am

You can check your tyres production date. Look around the tyre, you'll find something printed like this: 4040, it means 40th week of 2004. a pair of tyres ideally should be changed every year regardless of the milelage, because rubber hardens over time.

i tried to see my tyre manufactured date, but it seems there is too much number..

so how do i know which is the correct date..?

need to find out asap..

[hit.man]

i had that problem initially too. Its quite a small number.... you just look for a pair of small numbers lor.... there's many numbers but only 1 with 4 digits....that should be it....

[archenemy]

i work for another tyre company...but i can tell you....michelin is good!

[cklingkwok]

Ic,, since both tires r Z tires..

Then i think BT021 should be a better improve of BT020...

 

[hachi]

Originally posted by elf@May 15, 2007 12:23 pm

ouh ... ok so Z is speed rating ....

 

 

that means they tested it at certain speed or ???

 

sorry dun know much bout this issue ...

Z rated mean >240km/h U see in order for the tires to survived high speed, the need of construct a stronger tires by providing more steel belt or kelver wat ever to hold them at high speed this also increased the weight of tires...

IMO,Super 4 cannot go more than 200, might as well use H rated tires,cheaper,warm faster and lighter weight. Less unsprung weight,more responsive the sus,brakes etc..

 

But there are not much decent H rated tires around....Only one I can think of is 090...

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

Originally posted by friedfishz@May 15, 2007 09:46 pm

eh....just checked my tyres.... saw the numbers "2605"....

does that mean my tyres were produced on the 26th week of 2005?

OMG that means my tyres are 2 years old with rubber then don't wear off~!!!

haha.. mayb u're a safe rider so thts y ur tyre was last long

[c,]

i'm changing my tyre soon, but really can't decide which one..

so anyone can feedback me on each tyre brands, pros & cons..?

 

* bridgestone

* dunlop

* michelin

* pirelli

 

i'm looking at the most stickiest on dry road & grip on wet surface..

also the price of each brand so as to compare which will be within my budget..

 

btw, wats the size of tyre for rear & back for vtec1..

was told by clifford i have the wrong tyre size for front..

 

thanx for the informations..

[hit.man]

Originally posted by warrior.c.o.n.p@May 18, 2007 09:28 pm

haha.. mayb u're a safe rider so thts y ur tyre was last long

maybe lor.... anyone who looked at my tyres before will know that i don't play corner.... haha.... after seeing my friends skid and bike break into half.... a bit phobia already...

[warrior.c.o.n.p]

bike brk in2 half :weep:

[hit.man]

Originally posted by warrior.c.o.n.p@May 19, 2007 12:24 am

bike brk in2 half :weep:

yes.... and its a 4 month old GSXR1000 K6......

[encore]

The part where the tyre was patched lasted only 3 months. after that the effect of the patch was gone and air came out from the same spot. Common?

 

Patched it once more time tho. Should last another 3 months?? If it happens at the same spot again, time to change my tyres oredi i think.

[turbocharge]

do u know wat cause the patch to come out?

 

u trave too long then the tyre too hot ar?

[elf]

Originally posted by hachi@May 18, 2007 12:59 pm

Z rated mean >240km/h U see in order for the tires to survived high speed, the need of construct a stronger tires by providing more steel belt or kelver wat ever to hold them at high speed this also increased the weight of tires...

IMO,Super 4 cannot go more than 200, might as well use H rated tires,cheaper,warm faster and lighter weight. Less unsprung weight,more responsive the sus,brakes etc..

 

But there are not much decent H rated tires around....Only one I can think of is 090...

cool info ...

many thanks bro ...

by 090 you mean the bt 090 right ???

[hachi]

Yeah! But is hard to find them now...