Tyres - What To Use?

[justincroft]

Just wondering what the opinions are of different tyre manufacturers and types? Any recommendations whats good?

Also any good suppliers who post?

Cheers

[manx2day]

Michelins. Gas Gas UK post them i believe!!

[stuessenhigh]

bvm-moto.co.uk also post them..or at least they have to me in the past.

[telecat]

There are quite a few Makers out there. The BIG two are Michelin and IRC. Dunlop drop in just behind with Pirelli and V-Rubber behind.

The Michelin's are the best all-rounders for both front and rear. Hence most riders use them. Only drawback is they take a couple of Trials to "bed in".

IRC's rears are pretty close and considered better in mud. Seem to last a little longer too. The front is initially a bit Stiff so you lose "feel" until it beds in. We use them with a Michelin front.

The Dunlops are pretty good these days. I Think the older D801, was the tyre that SSDT riders swore by, virtually puncture proof but not as good as a Michelin or IRC. The Newer 803 seems to have a better reputation for grip but I'm not sure how it compares for the long trials.

The V-Rubber seems to be a "hard" tyre not much of a following except on Small wheeled bikes where the fact it is actually softer than the Chinese tyre fitted as standard.

Pirelli's seem to be an old design that just happens to be about.

The Rears last about 20 to forty trials depending on use. Many never change the front!!! The give away on rears is when the edges and the Pattern on the block are worn away. You can "turn" the tyre as despite the directional arrow's they still work pretty well!! If the Front is skidding away from you I'd try changing it.