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any ideas at to what causes this?
i'm guessing heat cycling / fatigue? just noticed as i started prepping for annual MOT equivalent. slightly annoying as i hadn't planned for new tyres. part of me thinks a reckless day's riding could clean it up, but the other part thinks that's a very stupid idea. front is starting to show the same issue in a very narrow band.
any recommendations for a replacement purely dry weather tyre? these are metzler sportec m7 rr. no complaints other than i don't find them very confidence inspiring, difficult to feel the grip available especially at the front.
i'm guessing heat cycling / fatigue? just noticed as i started prepping for annual MOT equivalent. slightly annoying as i hadn't planned for new tyres. part of me thinks a reckless day's riding could clean it up, but the other part thinks that's a very stupid idea. front is starting to show the same issue in a very narrow band.
any recommendations for a replacement purely dry weather tyre? these are metzler sportec m7 rr. no complaints other than i don't find them very confidence inspiring, difficult to feel the grip available especially at the front.
Like trick says, could be down to the pressures?
How old are the tyres? I’m guessing they are a fair age as they are starting to crack too
Might be worth considering a new pair regardless.
Tyres are pretty subjective but you can’t go wrong with anything from. Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Metzler.
FWIW, I’m a fan of Michelin Power GP and Dunlop Sportsmart TT. The Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 I think?? That’s on my Mrs Tuono is a canny try n’all.
How old are the tyres? I’m guessing they are a fair age as they are starting to crack too
Might be worth considering a new pair regardless.
Tyres are pretty subjective but you can’t go wrong with anything from. Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Metzler.
FWIW, I’m a fan of Michelin Power GP and Dunlop Sportsmart TT. The Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 I think?? That’s on my Mrs Tuono is a canny try n’all.
yes fitted correctly. pressures 31F/36R which is book for the bike [Duc M1100 Evo]. i always check if its been more than a few days since last ride.
i am reading its dual compound on the rear if that has anything to do with it? front is 100% silica, on the rear its just the sides.
feel may be due to the rider having no other frame of reference and/or being a fanny. there is plenty grip, just little feel on the front.
i am reading its dual compound on the rear if that has anything to do with it? front is 100% silica, on the rear its just the sides.
feel may be due to the rider having no other frame of reference and/or being a fanny. there is plenty grip, just little feel on the front.
They are multi compound harder in the middle, softer on the edges. I would expect that wear on the shoulders but not the middle.
The silica helps with performance in the wet.
I ran those on a gsxr 750. Really liked them and didn’t have any unusual wear. They were a lot nicer than the Rosso 2 I had before.
The silica helps with performance in the wet.
I ran those on a gsxr 750. Really liked them and didn’t have any unusual wear. They were a lot nicer than the Rosso 2 I had before.
airsafari87 said:
Like trick says, could be down to the pressures?
How old are the tyres? I’m guessing they are a fair age as they are starting to crack too
Might be worth considering a new pair regardless.
Tyres are pretty subjective but you can’t go wrong with anything from. Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Metzler.
FWIW, I’m a fan of Michelin Power GP and Dunlop Sportsmart TT. The Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 I think?? That’s on my Mrs Tuono is a canny try n’all.
Manufacture date is 2020, been on the bike less than that. 3 years maybe. How old are the tyres? I’m guessing they are a fair age as they are starting to crack too
Might be worth considering a new pair regardless.
Tyres are pretty subjective but you can’t go wrong with anything from. Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Metzler.
FWIW, I’m a fan of Michelin Power GP and Dunlop Sportsmart TT. The Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 I think?? That’s on my Mrs Tuono is a canny try n’all.
I’ll see what’s available locally. Reading good things about the Michelin but don’t think I’ve ever seen a Michelin bike tyre here.
shirt said:
any ideas at to what causes this?
i'm guessing heat cycling / fatigue? just noticed as i started prepping for annual MOT equivalent. slightly annoying as i hadn't planned for new tyres. part of me thinks a reckless day's riding could clean it up, but the other part thinks that's a very stupid idea. front is starting to show the same issue in a very narrow band.
any recommendations for a replacement purely dry weather tyre? these are metzler sportec m7 rr. no complaints other than i don't find them very confidence inspiring, difficult to feel the grip available especially at the front.
From what you have said and the replies above all I can suggest is have a look inside the swing arm snd see if its been rubbing in that area. (witness marks).i'm guessing heat cycling / fatigue? just noticed as i started prepping for annual MOT equivalent. slightly annoying as i hadn't planned for new tyres. part of me thinks a reckless day's riding could clean it up, but the other part thinks that's a very stupid idea. front is starting to show the same issue in a very narrow band.
any recommendations for a replacement purely dry weather tyre? these are metzler sportec m7 rr. no complaints other than i don't find them very confidence inspiring, difficult to feel the grip available especially at the front.
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