what Tyres are best for nc23 cbr

brendan · 07-25-2009, 2:11 PM

hi there all i got a puncher the over day

so i now need a set of tyres

what should i get ??

LoopyLee · 07-25-2009, 3:52 PM

Thats a bummer Brendan

You may want to take a look at this thread CBR400 Tyre Info

brendan · 07-27-2009, 1:19 PM

Thanks for the link LoopyLee

what tyres can you get in 18"rear thought

and i want to get back on the read asap

brendan · 08-02-2009, 6:23 AM

hi there all i've got the rear tyre pluged so i can get out on the bike + so i can get it to the tyre place to get the new ones fitted

i've been looking around and i've found 2 tyres for my bike

1st
Dunlop

Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 120/60 R17 55H front
Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 150/60 R18 67H rear

2nd
Bridgestone

BT-090 120/60 R17 55H front
BT-090 150/60 R18 67H rear

Destructo · 08-02-2009, 9:32 AM

Generally speaking most modern motorcycle tyres will be more than good enough for road riding.

These 2 tyres you've chosen seem to be direct competition for each other from 2 major brands so I would expect there to be not a lot of difference between them.

Tyres are often a very personal choice - for example I myself am not a fan of Bridgestones yet some of my mates won't use anything else!

Another thing with bike tyres is that they tend not to last too long, so if you do end up with a set you don't like it won't be too long before they are worn out anyway.

When I couldn't decide between tyres I let price decide for me and went with the cheapest. At the end of they tyre's life I know whether or not I like the tyre performance-wise, and also whether they lasted enough miles to warrant another set or to try something else. For example my last rear was a Metzeler Z6 which performed really well, but didn't last as well as I had hoped, so now I'm trying a Pirelli.

And don't think that you HAVE to change tyres as a set, even if you're switching brands. Although most manufacturers want you to run matched pairs and don't recommend otherwise, I have used mixed brands on many occasions - and have found some combinations to work better than the matched pairs! Just make sure you're not pairing a x-ply with a radial or anything that you're not allowed to do.

brendan · 08-02-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks Destructo

my front tyre ain't that good so i will replace them both at the same time

also there are 5/6 years old so the bike is wall over due a new set of rubber

and with it betting a 18" rear there's only about 4 tyres available for the rear so the chose is very limited

Destructo · 08-03-2009, 7:19 AM

Sounds like a good idea to change the tyres, I'm sure whatever set you choose will be fine. And if not... then try the others next time!

brendan · 08-03-2009, 8:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Sounds like a good idea to change the tyres, I'm sure whatever set you choose will be fine. And if not... then try the others next time!

thanks

what tryes do you use ??

Destructo · 08-03-2009, 9:47 AM

Currently I have a Pirelli Diablo on the front and a Pirelli Diablo Strada rear.

The front is a Sports tyre, the rear is a Sports/Touring one.

(The older Fireblades have similar tyre choice problems as your bike - a 16" front wheel means there are not too many front tyres to choose from and they are pretty much all sports tyres i.e. soft and grippy but don't last too long!)

Destructo · 08-03-2009, 9:49 AM

I should add... I have just bought another set of these ready for when they need replacing (not too long to go), they are good tyres and also the cheapest I could find at the moment too!

brendan · 08-03-2009, 9:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

I should add... I have just bought another set of these ready for when they need replacing (not too long to go), they are good tyres and also the cheapest I could find at the moment too!

thanks

what can i get in 18" rear ??

Destructo · 08-03-2009, 10:31 AM

Sorry, I have no idea, never had to look!

brendan · 08-04-2009, 3:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Sorry, I have no idea, never had to look!

ok thanks for your help anyway

tryer · 08-13-2009, 1:11 AM

Front:dunlop arrowmax gt501f_110/70/17

Rear:dunlop gt401_140/70/18

brendan · 08-23-2009, 7:06 AM

i'm getting my new tyres next week
i've desided to get the Dunlop's in the end

Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 120/60 R17 55H front
Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 150/60 R18 67H rear

brendan · 08-28-2009, 6:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendan

i'm getting my new tyres next week
i've desided to get the Dunlop's in the end

Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 120/60 R17 55H front
Sportmax GPR Alpha-10 150/60 R18 67H rear

Got my new tyres yesterday

brendan · 10-07-2009, 3:08 PM

Here's a pic of my old rear tyre

and the new one

LoopyLee · 10-10-2009, 4:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

Here's a pic of my old rear tyre

My old tyre looked exactly the same

brendan · 10-10-2009, 6:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

My old tyre looked exactly the same

LoL

the only problem is it griped better in the wet with the old tyres

LoopyLee · 10-10-2009, 9:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brendan

LoL

the only problem is it griped better in the wet with the old tyres

The annoying thing about my old tyres was that although they were squared off and needed replacing they still had tons of tread left on them

I had Metzeler Roadtecs fitted to my bike and they are seriously good in the wet

brendan · 10-11-2009, 1:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LoopyLee

The annoying thing about my old tyres was that although they were squared off and needed replacing they still had tons of tread left on them

I had Metzeler Roadtecs fitted to my bike and they are seriously good in the wet

they dont make them in a 18" rear