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Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 10:02 am
by frozennorth
Hello all:
Planning an 8,000 mile trip in July. Running Conti Road Attacks now. Anyone know of a sticky tyre that would give me 8,000 miles?
I'd love to avoid having to do a tyre change during the trip.
FN
Re: Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 10:23 am
by owldaddy
I usually get at least 8k miles out of a set of Metzler Z6's. I tend to ride spirited and love the twisties. I have been wondering about the new Dunlop Roadsmart tires, I'll be ready for a set of tires soon. Last time I bought another set of Z6's mainly because I have been happy with them and didn't see any reason to tempt getting a tire I wasn't going to be happy with.
Don
Re: Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 12:47 pm
by Airman
frozennorth wrote:Hello all:
Planning an 8,000 mile trip in July. Running Conti Road Attacks now. Anyone know of a sticky tyre that would give me 8,000 miles?
I'd love to avoid having to do a tyre change during the trip.
FN
I took my last Pirelli Strada off at 15k because it had a nail in it. There was some left, and the front is still on there with 18k. I like the Stadas and I think you should be able to get 10k from them at least, but some guys get 5k from a tire no matter what it is. I think straight road and mild riding will yeid a lot of miles. Never hurts to plan a tire change in a long trip just in case. Most dealers will get travelers in on short notice.
Re: Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:44 pm
by RedRider
I had Michelin Pilot Road 2's installed last june before a 14,000 km trip to San Diego and back to Montreal(8699 miles) and I am still riding on those tires.Single rider & camping gear for weight .Most of the travel was in hot to very hot weather ( 120F). Still tread left. Very good tire.
I always have new tires installed before a long trip just so I don't have to worry about finding a dealer or tire supplier in the middle of nowhere.
Re: Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 3:31 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
I am hoping a +1 on the Pilot Road 2 recs. I just put a pair on for an upcoming ~~8k ride. So far I am very pleased with their grip. I have gotten 13k+ from Metzler ME880 s (Marathons), but their grip was not as good as the PR2s. I have run Diablo Stradas to 8500 miles and they were sticky, though I think the PR2s may be stickier, still, I liked them.
JOhn
Re: Best Sticky High Mileage Tyres?
Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 12:13 pm
by frozennorth
Hey all:
Thanks for the feedback. Probably will go with Pilot Road 2's. I like the twisties, so stickum is important . . .used to run D208's but just didn't get any mileage out of them, especially if it was a hot summer.
I'll report back on the trip in August. Taking a laptop with me this time, so might do a blog
