Tyre choice

I'm in need of a set of tyres for the CBR600 and whilst I've been very
happy with the BT020s in central London, I'm not entirely sure they're
going to be up to the track day in July. So I'm looking for some
advice.

It's been suggested by the lovely folk at Honda that I should go for the
BT014s.

However, my commute and riding style both mean that I don't get to see
much action on the side of the tyres so it's really just a matter of
time before I square them off!

So I've got two questions:

Would I be right in thinking that the 020s wouldn't be a good idea,
especially for the trackday?

If so, is it worth going for the 014s, bearing in mind I can get a
cheaper set of 010s - is there any difference other than one is
replacing the other?

So any helpful advice?

 

I've done a trackday on a ZZR600 with Macadams fitted

 

I'd go for the 020s if I were you. You'll be fine on the track and as
most of your mileage will be on the road it makes sense to choose a
tyre that suits.

 

I've used 020's and 014's. I don't reckon the 020 is any sort of track
tyre. As (and I paraphrase) the learned bear of this parish, if the
tyre saves you from one bin, it's paid off going for something more
sticky.

I'd go for the 014's if you can afford, 010's for max practical
stickyness but at the expense of longevity, or go for the tried and
tested 010 Front / 020 rear combination.

Cheers,

Paul.

 

I'm confused. 010 was discontinued over a year ago was it not? did they
ressurect the designation. Is there not now 011 and 012 and 012SS

From Suze's POV what about the ubiquitous Azaro AV45/46. Despite
Bonner's problems with the Bandit at IOM I'm finding it an amazingly
good tyre on the B12. Up to mild hooning dry, fantastic wet and rather
amazing mileage. Loz recommended them as have others.
www.avonmotorcycle.com/us/en/Product.asp?ProdType=SportTouring&SubCat=13
I would choose them over the 020.

The 014 while excellent will square off, using the Gixxer on m-ways
proved that quickly enough.

 

Suze wrote

So the name, and number of the tyre don't matter at this point then.
You are looking for a correct-for-you profile.

Buy black ones.

 

I would too, but I'd hesitate to suggest them to Suze, as her
bike+rider combo is rather lighter than a B12+medium-sized bloke and I
don't know how well the Avons would cope with trackday use. I'd think
she'd be better off with the tried, tested and stickier 010.

 

Why don't you try Michelin Macadam are cheap and give a long life and are
excellent in the wet too.

Cheers

Peter

 

<fx: Glances at rusty hook and rancid bait>
<swims away>

P.

 

Umm this was part of my reservation. When I trashed myself the 010's had
gone right off, they had blued over most of the width of the tyre, this
was on a part wet part dry track. Then again she isn't going to warm
them up so much on a lighter less powerful bike.

 

FWIW, I did several track days on the same set of 010s, and while they
certainly got chewed-up quite a lot, they didn't go completely off or
anything like that. Some of those days were pretty hot, and I'm not a
particularly slow rider. If you're not planning on doing a lot of track
days, and take care to set your pressures according to the conditions, you
should be OK, I reckon.

 

Thanks for all the rather 'tactful' responses. Hey, I know I'm a wuss
and I don't mind admitting it (most of the time!) ;-)

The 010s are actually about 20quid cheaper than the 014s or 020s so I
might just give them a go. Though perhaps that's only a short term
gain.

I know they're old stock but does this really matter? Do they degrade
much?

 

Now this is more like it. I was beginning to worry that ukrm had gone
all sensible on me while I've been away ;-)

Thanks Steve, you've restored my faith.

 

TBH, 020's etc would be fine.

 

Fortunately we don't know you, as your usenet posting incompetence is
only exceeded by your lack of tyre knowledge - so nobody will take you
even remotely seriously. You thick ****.

 

Have you since fixed your suspension?

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Was that on the pre-cooked ones you had off me?

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Paul.
CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird
BOTAFOT #4
BOTAFOF #30
MRO #24
OMF #15
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Maybe.