pandelboy Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 (edited) Has anyone out there used Pirrelli tyres at all and how do they perform against Michelin. Would they be ample for Schoolboy use particually the front . Any advice appriciated. Edited April 13, 2005 by pandelboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathy Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 I have a pirelli on the back and I can safely say it is the worst tyre I have ever used, hardly any grip at all stick with michelins, or IRC which I have never tried but am going to try as a lot of people on this site recomend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba baraccus Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 You cant beat IRC! I wouldnt have anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o.a.s motorcycles Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Pirrellis are the biggest pile of poop ever If you want a cheap tyre but still good grip get yourself some Michelin Classics, they have the same compound rubber as the X11s but are tubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanium Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 My personal favorite is the Dunlop. It has a sturdier side wall which doesn't cut as easy, and I find the traction great as well. And they are cheaper than Michelins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta boy Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 mitas are all right i found the rear tyre to be a bit rigid though. the michellin is a much better tyre. but for the price they are great. if you just use your bike for fun and dont take competition to seriously than i would recomend the mitas. but if you want real grip and a nice feel go for the mich,irc,dunlop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as iow Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 I tried a Dunlop once, but i never even got the wheel in the bike. The bloody thing would not come out on the rim, i tried and tried, letting the pressure in and out of the tyre. Plenty of wax and heat but still it would'nt come out. In the end i put so much air in the tyre that it exploded. luckily it flew away from me, but it did give my thumb a smack, and my ears rang for days. So stick your Dunlops were the sun don't shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Fitting a Michelin is definitely easier, the bead slips over the rim without too much work. Fitting a Dunlop is a bit tougher - it sometimes feels as though the bead is going to snap just before it slides on. Best ever tip I got told was to put a tube in the tyre and blow it up to spread the tyre walls apart - leave for a day or two before fitting on the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montman Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 I used a pirrelli front tyre in recent years and found it as good as anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuessenhigh Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 sorry..I know I shouldnt laugh at someone elses misfortune....but...that was a bloody funny story AS iow Needless to say..I dont think I'll try fitting a DUnlop. Thanks for brightening up my day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Going back to r2wtrials' quiestion. I am not sure but I think that I read in the old ACU magazine that the ACU who get discount for alot of stuff can do all sorts of tyres really, cheap. I'll have a quick look for the magazine and get some more details as soon as possible. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Right... From Issue 16, ACU bike talk mag As part of the ACU's continuing efforts to bring benefits to our members we have succeeded in procurring a minimum 25% special discount off retail prices from a major tyre wholesaler. Most tyres are readily available from stock and can be dispatched direct to the customer for next day delivery once payment has been recieved, Brands available are Avon, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Metzeler, Continental, Dunlop and Michelin. E-mail: shop@ACU.org.uk with your requirements. I hope this helps, 25% off sounds quite good so long as postage isn't too much and that you can fit the tyre your sen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Depends what the 25% is off, full retail is expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 might be worth a quick e-mail though Might save a fair bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandelboy Posted April 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Thanks for the tips lads ,ill probably stick with the Mich then. Excellent tip about putting a tube in the tyre and inflating for a couple of days, obvious if you think about it but hindsight is a wonderfull thing aint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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