which tyres?

Time for a change of rubber on my RSVR and can't decide which tyres to get
so looking for recommendations.

Currently running the standard fitment super corsas which are terrifying in
the cold and wet. Not into track days so purely after a good road tyre.
Decent milage from them an advantage but not a must. The 3 sets I've been
thinking of are the Diablo Corsas, BT 012's & D208's. Had BT010's on a
previous bike and liked them if that helps.

Also what advantages/disadvantages of running a 190 opposed to a 180 on the
rear?

TIA

Neil.

 

Metzeler Rennsports.

tyre.

Oh. Not Rennsports then. Whilst not the most terrifying tyres I've used
in the wet (that honour goes to Michelin Pilot Races), not a good
alround tyre if you intend to regularly ride in the wet.

D207RRs. Without doubt.

costs more, slower steering.

 

Would contradict this:

But not this:

Why not try standard Diablos?

In simplest terms a 180 will give easier turning and probably have a geater
contact patch if the rim is designed for it - a 190 would 'pinch' and give
less contact/less grip.

Dave

 

BT014's, you'd get similar mileage to the 010's.

 

No reason. Never had them and so far only got what I've read to go on.

I thought slowing the steering down would be the main thing, just wondering
what else. Both 180 (55) & 190 (50) are recommended fitment for the rims.

Thanks,

Neil.

 

What about the D208? Can get them supplied and fitted for £180 odd for the
pair.

 

Just been ringing around the local bike shops and the bridgestone prices are
all horrendous. £240 upwards a pair + fitting That's for 012's mind.
Seems they all have deals with Dunlop & Michelin up here.

I know i can mailorder a set of 012's for £175 delivered but then I get
shafted for fitting (most quoting £70 upwards if I supply and they fit).

Robbing twats the lot of them.

Neil.

 

I've not tried them - I wouldn't recommend tyres I haven't tried. I've
had D207RRs on both my Fireblade and my ZX7R, and they're brilliant
all-round tyres. I have Rennsports on the 'blade now, because I never
intend to use it in the wet, and in the dry, Rennsports seriously spank
any other tyre I've tried for grip and feel.

BTW, If you check Dunlop's own website fitment guide, they D207RRs are
their first recommendation for your bike.

 

darsy says...

I had them on my Thunderace and my Firestorm. I loved them. My 9R may be
getting those when the standard type D207s it has are knacked.

 

Where the heck are you based that have people charging that?

Are you trying main dealers? If so, don't - try specialist tyre fitters -
they're a lot cheaper.

I got the set of 014's I have (180 rear) supplied and fitted for about £190.

 

On my TLS the 180 used to make the bike fair fall into corners but it always
felt not quite right to me and would never go knee downing on a 180. The 190
did slow the lean rate but made the whole bike feel more planted and
supplied the confidence for slider scraping antics. The gixer has a 190 on
and feels fairly quick to lean in so I suppose a lot depends on the bike
too.

 

Fair point mate.
their first recommendation for your bike.

Already did but actually it's the 208 that's the 1st on. It's the R version
I have, 207RR is 1st on the standard RSV list though. Think I'll opt for the
207RR's though. I'll send you the bill if I bin it in the wet

Neil.

 

Glasgow. Robbing bastard award goes to Victor Devines - Diablo Corsas....

£106.31 F, £143.89 R + fitting at £26 + VAT F & £28 + VAT R.

Grand total of £313.65 for 2 rubber bands!

£190.

Ride-On up here can do me 208 or 207's for about the same as that (£190 not
£313) so will probably go with them.

Neil.

 

ah - I missed the point that you had an R. Presumably the 208 is
considered slightly sportier than the 207RR then?

heh - all I can say is that I found 207RRs more confidence inspiring in
the wet than BT010s.

 

I'd be tempted to go for the Diablos or BT010s. D207RRs are popular, but
seem really sensitive to tyre pressure. According to people on rsvr.net,
they also feel a bit "tucky" on the mille - I've noticed this a bit myself,
but having only had the 207RRs, couldn't tell whether it's the
bike or the tyres. People who don't use D207RRs seem to use Pirelli of one
sort or another, if the various forums are to be believed.

I've had BT010s on 2 previous bikes and they were great - not sure if
they're Bridgestones most modern rubber any more, though. Weirdly, though,
in the manual, Aprilia recommend tyres from all manufacturers *except*
Bridgestone.

More stable, but slower steering with a 190 rear, seems to be the received
wisdom.

 

The new BT014 is excellent if a little pricey.

'Hog

 

A lot of racers use 207RRs as inters due to their heavy cut but they
don't really cut it on anything above a 600 for dry use on the track.

The 208 was supposed to be the replacement for the 207 but Dunlop
don't seem to have any intention of stopping manufacture just yet.

 

well, I'm not a racer obviously, but the above statement helps confirm
my intention to get an extra set of wheels for the 7R, so I can easily
change between Rennsports (dry) and 207RRs (damp). I doubt I'm serious
enough to want a third set with full race wets.

if people are buying them, why would they stop making them?

 

up to a point, sure. Replacing a well-selling product with an
"improvement" can be a disaster - remember "New Coke"?

 

I found I could take it or leave it so I didn't bother.