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Topic: Tire test/review for the fun of it
Posted By: Ice-mille
Subject: Tire test/review for the fun of it
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2020 at 21:39
CST Adreno.
I wanted to do this, because i was curious. And since there was no review to find. And they are chinese. And chinese stuff often get a bad reputation. So you i just had to try.

Well got this tire dirt cheap, and will be doing a review.
I am a Metzeler guy. So i will be focusing on grip and handling, not so much milage. Because they are cheap.

First impression drive to work, grip from 0km no, worries.
Steering is nice, and bumps and so, get damped out nicely.
 
Will be reporting more back to you guys.
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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 09:02
Dont know if you guys have any interest in this, but please let me know if you do.
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Took the long way home from work yesterday 3degrees celscius so not to warm. Across the two world halfs. Yes it is true i can drive from one continent to another in 30sec.
Just going across the tectonic plates.LOL

Well the road is 50km ca. And with lots of tight bends and long sweeping corners, bumps and well just  about anything you can throw at a tyre.
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The tyre warms up fast, has good grip all the way to the edge,(street riding) It does not feel unstable or soft when pushed. 
Braking in to corners, it is trust building. No aha moments.
It reminds me a little of the old MEZ3Racing from Metzeler, back in the day, wich was a really good tyre, for street and track,used to ride the track when i was younger, with a Tl1000s so tourqe wise we are not comparing apples to oranges. I have to say they did something right with this tyre. It sticks real good, holds heat real well.

Emergency braking from 120km/h, stable no loosing grip and stiff.
Highway speed 170km/h stable and good, (closed private road offcourse)
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Still have to test it on race track and in the rain.

So far so good. And so far i would recommend this for street use. 



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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 09:07
Yes, interesting ...   and you keep showing us phenomenal roads!


Posted By: snowman
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 10:30
Love the look of the exhaust cans and scenery ,keep em coming!


Posted By: Pete 86
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 10:48
Nice bit of KFC on that rear tyre iceLOL.

We'll let you off concidering your on the edge of the arctic circle.Thumbs Up




Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 13:23
Nice one mate sounds a good find.them roads man look amazing Thumbs Up


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 14:52
I KNOW kfc...... Cry
But i am getting used to bike, and witing for heat.Tongue
Maybe if i can test the track here, i get all the way, we will see.

Will do, posting lots of pics this summer. 

Thanks guys, always nice to get feedback. 

Keep safe.


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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 14:56
Approve one more, and another from riding the duke.
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Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 02 May 2020 at 15:47
Soooooo cruel CryThumbs Up


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 03 May 2020 at 21:55
Drove 300kms today, and tire is performing very well.
Turns in nicely and obeys every command, braking in corners no problems. So thats it, until rain testing..

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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 10:48
Any body thinking, or getting some may be, thoughts. About trying this tire? Reason i am asking, is because it seems like a very good budget tire. And people should really not be scared away by that it is chinese.
I still have to do the wet/rain test, but you get my drift.
I dont sell these, but it is nice to have. A cheaper choice that does not suck, or turn out bad. So we will see. 

Thanks guys. 

Ps. Would be fun if someone, ride the sh*te out of these on the track.
I don't race anymore, so can not try them that hard.

John 


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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 11:14
But do they contain Covid-19?   LOL

Seriously though, governments and individuals are likely to to be looking more closely at supply chains and sourcing in future. Yes we all want cheap goods but one thing this current situation has taught us is that having single source, just in time supply chains will fail us when it really matters.




Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 11:43
Get what your saying, just an option.
We all love our top brands. 
No, no covid-19. Just good grip.



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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 14:44
Out riding now... 
Sitting on a cafe at GEYSIR. More heat out side, NO traffic 😁
Thats what i call, top notch tire test on the street.

I am really really impressed with CST ADRENO.
Gives me feedback on everything going on underneath me.
Sticks like bubblegum, the more the outside temprature increases.
Gives me more and more confidence. Leaning more, as i get used 
to bike and tires. The tires swallows road cracks and bumps, like
it's paid to do so.

I Efffin love this bike. Mi amore.

Sun's out Gun's out, or was it Bike's out....
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Well lunch done. Coffee done, report back to you guys done.
Im off into the corners....πŸ˜‰


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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 14:52
Hell of a sharp profile on that rear!


Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 15:41
Originally posted by Ice-mille Ice-mille wrote:

Out riding now... 
Sitting on a cafe at GEYSIR. More heat out side, NO traffic 😁
Thats what i call, top notch tire test on the street.

I am really really impressed with CST ADRENO.
Gives me feedback on everything going on underneath me.
Sticks like bubblegum, the more the outside temprature increases.
Gives me more and more confidence. Leaning more, as i get used 
to bike and tires. The tires swallows road cracks and bumps, like
it's paid to do so.

I Efffin love this bike. Mi amore.

Sun's out Gun's out, or was it Bike's out....
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Well lunch done. Coffee done, report back to you guys done.
Im off into the corners....πŸ˜‰
you jammy Censoredlol hows it sunny its blowing hoolie hear like winter.took mine to bits smornin on night shift at mo,there good bikes ain't they Thumbs Up that tyer should turn in quick cant wait to see it on n them pics awesome mate.


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 05 May 2020 at 23:13
Yes bloody brilliant bikes.
Think this tire will lean over easy LOL, but hey with good grip that is just  fine by Me. 

Will be fun to try it for a blast. 5days of work  (12Hr. Shifts) so Next week.Ouch



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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 07:35
We love pictures dont we?? Got to have me excused guys, but when it rains, it pours. I sometimes do not know, when to stopEmbarrassed
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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 10:33
Amazing! 


Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 10:48
I used to like pictures dunno nowCryawesome mateThumbs Up


Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 14:24
Nice pics,really makes me miss riding

As for the tyres,I'm not totally anti Chinese as I'm using their control levers,race radiator and no doubt other bits and bobs somewhere,but there's something about Chinese tyres I just can't get my head round.

CST being Chen Shin Tyres who are also Maxxi and makers of millions of bicycle tyres must know a fair bit about making them by now.

Fair play to you for trying them in the first place,I watch with interest although I doubt I'd ever be tempted as there are so many other more established brands to choose from that are proven at the highest level,and after all this is an 'it's all in your head' confidence thing

Unfair I know,and I can recall having Bridgestone tyres in the distant past as OEM and they were lethal,nasty,hard plastic things only useful for stopping the rims getting scuffed on the ground.

I swear by the brand now Embarrassed  Love the RS10's although they wore out quickly on the Mille,and I'm going to replace my part worn SportSmarts on the Tuono for a set of S22's in the near future.

Perhaps Chinese tyres could be a coming thing? who knew Chinese Bat Flu would take over so quickly? Confused






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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 15:08
Originally posted by IanG IanG wrote:

Perhaps Chinese tyres could be a coming thing? who knew Chinese Bat Flu would take over so quickly? Confused

And although back on the Italian stock exchange now the largest stake in Pirelli is still held by the Chinese.



Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 15:38
That's the thing isn't it? For years now the Chinese have been cash rich and buying into myriad interests around the world,what better way to learn industrial secrets and advance knowledge?

Saves all the spying scandals and totally upfront and above board

Never thought I'd live to see the day I'd voluntarily buy Japanese tyres so there could come the day that China leads the world

I'm intrigued now,just found another review so it'd be interesting to see if this one agrees across the board ,although different styles of bikes probably show up different issues.

http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalSkills/posts/-review-whats-in-a-name-cst-adreno-rear-tyrewhy-have-i-got-an-adreno-on-the-rear/988545231178063/" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalSkills/posts/-review-whats-in-a-name-cst-adreno-rear-tyrewhy-have-i-got-an-adreno-on-the-rear/988545231178063/




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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 06 May 2020 at 16:36
My rear is deffinetly square, like he writes.
Mine says adreno sport.
But mostly doing this, so i can have a cheap good choice.
Motorcycle tires, are awsome expensive here in Iceland.



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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 07 May 2020 at 07:54
Rear is on.
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Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 07 May 2020 at 16:15
 Ice how is it?scrubbed in yetThumbs Up


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 07 May 2020 at 22:53
First ride tomorrow, before nightshift. We will see. If its as good as the front i have no doubt it will be fun.

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Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 08 May 2020 at 12:22
Nice one I'm doing 12hour nights this week so decided to upgrade dogbone which inturn let me know the shock leaking Cry n its flippin raining everywhere else sunny lol.


Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 08 May 2020 at 16:29
Did you get a racetorx or just doing the ap plates for now? 

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Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 08 May 2020 at 17:02
Na no racetorx mate just ap plates when the right bushes get hear then shock going mh racing hopefully tomorrow 


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 07:24
So yesterday, drove 200clicks total.
And Waow what a nice street tire, not tested track yet.
I feel the road. And the grip is top. 
Had an aha moment also, fine sand in a right corner.
Both tires let go, slid sideways, but as soon as i hit tha asphalt again boom, grip.
No wobble just picked up the line, and turned nicely on to the straight ahead. No problemo, that gives me assurance.
I got to say i am impressed.
Oh by the way if you are wondering.
Airpressure F: 2,5bar R: 2,6bar.

Cherioo lads, have a good one. 
Next up, rain. Kind of funny waiting to ride in rainπŸ˜†πŸ˜‚



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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 07:28
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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 08:57
Sounds good so far, just stop it with the photographs!


Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 12:59
Yeah,those views and empty roads are really making me jealous Big smile

I guess all this proves the saying 'there are no really bad tyres anymore'

If any top rider you respect told you those tyres were epic and way better than you could test them you'd probably relax and just let them work.

I seem to have a worm of doubt that sits in my mind waiting till something unexpected happens and thereafter I'm never totally relaxed,just tensed a bit,waiting for something else to happen.

I've only ridden two types of tyre that I could totally relax with,the first gen SportSmarts ( second gen front was skinny and awful) and the Bridgestone RS10's which were incredible but just too soft to last on the back.

Going to try the much heralded S22's next I think,although if these Chinese items were to be available locally at a good price I might give them a try pending your findings.
 


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Posted By: camngetit
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 14:13
Just put a s22 on front always had Bridgestones r10 rs10 and earlier ones cant fault em 

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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 09 May 2020 at 14:41
LOL
Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Sounds good so far, just stop it with the photographs!
LOL


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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 13 May 2020 at 11:36
So off i go into the wet'n wild, wish me luck...LOL

No cheese comments.....hi hi


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Posted By: Rich Simpson
Date Posted: 13 May 2020 at 12:02
To be fair, Chen Shin is Taiwanese, not a product of communist China.
Taiwan has one of the best education systems in the world, which produces a high proportion of engineers.
IIRC the BMW singles and vertical twin engines (and perhaps the entire bikes) are made in Taiwan. I don't think there's much wrong with Tiawanese engineering, and their home motorcycle market is massive.

Some Metzeler motorcycle tyres are made in Communist China...unsurprising as (as stated earlier) parent co Pirelli is majority Chinese-owned.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/metzler-tourance-made-in-china.952666/" rel="nofollow - https://advrider.com/f/threads/metzler-tourance-made-in-china.952666/


Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 13 May 2020 at 14:53
Well did not know that. Thought it was chinese, anywhoo.
Tires are great, only down side i see so far is, that they are a soft compound. So rear will probably not last long, we will see. 

They are top budget tires. Does what you want and more.
They remind me so much of the Metzeler Z3 racing, put down some of my fastest lap times at Rudskogen in Norway on the z3 and Tl1000s. Younger and faster then. 

I will buy these tires again.

Will see if i can get some laps on the shorttrack here, until then. 
I am a happy pappy, will let you know if anything else comes up.


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Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 13 May 2020 at 19:17
I did nearly 40 track days on Maxxis Supermaxx Sport's , never had an issue , on the road in the wet they were  a little vague but in the dry superb. And thats based against Dunlop and Pirelli's.
In fact I have Victra Sport 5's on the Leon ...and they are more grippy in all weather than the Goodyear Eagles I had before.


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Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 13 May 2020 at 19:34
How cheap is cheap?

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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 14 May 2020 at 00:52
111pounds pr. tire. 
Ok so, i drove some more in the poring rain. Turns, sharp and long curvy onesWink. They are working great, no complaints. They remind me more and more of Mez3. (Metz.) I am impressed and i will recommend and deff. Buy again. 
Good quality for a good price. 
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Try it out if it is availible and cheap, over there to.
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Posted By: Hangry
Date Posted: 14 May 2020 at 15:08
Interesting seems like a good find iceThumbs Up


Posted By: cwp
Date Posted: 14 May 2020 at 17:13
I've got m7rr, been on 3 years due to bike off road for one year, getting out is a problem cos I'm mums carer, all set for this year and well we're on lockdown lol. I love the tyres, plenty of grip, look like they're wearing well,ok limited mileage and I'll never find the limits on them but compared to pilot power 3 I had on before they're better.  I loved to sportsmart sportmax I used to use but they were out of my price range at time.

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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 14 May 2020 at 21:25
I have always been a Metzeler guy, love them, always good grip/feedback. From beginning to end. 
Can never go wrong with Metzeler's in my opinion.
But wayy to expensive here in Iceland.


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Posted By: NickB
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2020 at 19:13
Hi all anyone tried the Avon ultra 3D evo tyres?If so are they ok for occasional trackday as well as road?


Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2020 at 19:44
My last track holiday I was on Bridgestone RS10's then swapped in a Extreme 3D ultra scrub in the rear and tried a lap to see if they were compatible.

Certainly were,in fact I had more confidence in the rear after that so that combo stayed for the last 2 days of the trip as there was still life in the front RS10

What they'd be like wear wise on the road I don't know,probably too soft but as track tyres I RATE THEM Thumbs Up

I found the Mille ate the RS10's on the rear in short order so I think the 3D Extremes would be the same,but as a rule I really like Avon tyres,totally underrated by the tyre snobs and they are cheaper as well.

I was planning on putting their Sport Touring tyres on the Tuono but have know decided on S22's after seeing what they can do on many video reviews.


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Posted By: NickB
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 00:19
Thanks for that Ian . I have s22 on at present and done approximately 1500 road miles on them and I am booked on TAF day on 23rd at Donnington and after that I am thinking they will probably be done?The Avon looks like the best priced tyre at the moment at around £210 for a pair so unless another decent deal pops up (got s22for £186,bargain !)I will go Avon’s.Thanks for info πŸ‘


Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2020 at 18:03
Never used S22s but I'd hope they'd do more than 1 day and 1,500 road miles. Are they that bad already? Was thinking of getting some for the road next.

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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 00:38


RS10's do far more than that,and Jezza McWilliams had ragged my first set round Rockingham during a bike tyre test and they were well scrubbed when I bought from the tyre fitter.


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Posted By: NickB
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 06:49
I will see how the s22 hold up. I would hope by the time trackday comes around they will have done 2500-3000 miles plus the trackday .


Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 09:32
Ah right bloody hell ha. If it were me with 1,500 miles on tyres now, then by the 23rd there would probably only be about 1,700 by the 23rd. Yeah see how they go. I've still got the Michelin Pilot Road 3s that came with my bike. 3 years, 10,000 miles, 3 days at Cadwell and 3 days at Parcmotor and they still have life in them for the road. Maybe the S22s are much more on the sport side of the sport touring spectrum?

Also, after donny they will probably look a bit shagged. A bit melted, maybe some tearing. So long as you still have legal tread depth ride them on the road a bit and they will go smooth again.


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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 10:19
Apologies to Ice-mille for the tyre detour Wink

I'd have got far more track mileage from the rear RS10 if I'd have been sensible with pressures and warmers while in Spain,I shouldn't have used warmers and should also have run them at a higher pressure than I did it turns out.

I was used to tracking N-tec carcass Dunlops and grossly underinflated them Embarrassed

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Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 11:33
I don't see the point in tyres like RS10s and Pirelli SPs. They wear at more or less the same rate as R10s and Pirelli SCs on track. They last a little longer on the road but then they also give far more grip than you need on the road. 

Best investment I made was £12 for a set of tyre levers and valve core key. Takes less than an hour including getting wheels on and off the bike. Then use touring tyres on the road and put slicks on for track. So you have good tyres where you need them and long life where the miles of dreary road riding would kill sticky tyres.


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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 12:59
Yup,horses for courses.

Might actualy get a set of levers and a balancing rig if I stay with bikes after the lockdown ends

My RS10's were originally just a cheap stop gap bought in a rush as I was after SportSmarts but they were out at the time.

Having said that though they lasted far longer than I thought they would,so far original front and on the 3rd rear,this time an Avon Extreme 3d Ultra scrub.

Think I paid around £160 the pair for the RS10's,fitted and balanced so a no brainer really

I agree Sports Touring tyres should be quite adequate for British roads regardless of what you ride

Personal opinion only and no disrespect intended,but my take is that if you NEED SuperCorsa's on the road you're probably a danger to other road users.

The KTM 1290 SDr comes with S22's as OE and that is one awesome 170 Bhp+ tyre shredding beast if you unleash it and they obviously think SuperCorsa's, Sp or otherwise are unnecessary for the bikes intended use as they developed a tougher S22 just for that bike.






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Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 14:58
Yeah, seen the 44 teeth boys testing the S22s at Jerez I think and they looked to hold up really well at a fast pace. Particularly as the track would have been warm, which normally just speeds up the overheating of road tyres.

Good price on the RS10s then, at that price I'd do the same. 

Also, I've never bothered balancing my tyres. I've never noticed any wobble of any sort. I just followed this to change them. Except I use a spade with a rim protector, rather than a lawn edger, to break the beads.  http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/forum/changing-tyres-by-hand-full-vid-pic-walkthrough_topic35155_page1.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/forum/changing-tyres-by-hand-full-vid-pic-walkthrough_topic35155_page1.html




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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 17:11
I was put off trying to change tyres myself when I started using Dunlops and saw how rigid and difficult the sidewalls were to mount.

Was talking to some guys at Mallory during the Triumph bash they had and he said he always fitted his own tyres until he got SportSmarts,apparently they defeated him and he had to pay a pro to fit them Ouch

Things were good for me as at the time as I had Infront M/cycles the trackday tyre suppliers local for scrubs and cheap tyres and fitting, but sadly they're now history so I'm at the mercy of tyre depots and cowboys in bike shops

I noticed my partly worn set of Smarties on the Tuono has a made in date of 7 years ago on the front and 4 on the back so I'll replace both with something else,almost certainly S22's before riding next just to be on the safe side.

Do Bridgestones have rigid sidewalls as well do you know?


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Posted By: blacklines
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 17:21
Bridgestones are also stiff I think. All tyres can be done with that method though. First couple times it's a bit tricky but it's all technique really and I feel much better doing it now after doing only about 6 changes. Actually after the first you realise it's not that bad, you just get better each time. Stiffer sidewalls don't take extra muscle, they just take extra time as you can't lever on/off as much at a time.

I use 50/50% Fairy (or we use Asda's own washing up liquid) and water as lube for the beads. Then with the valve core removed I pump them back up with a bicycle pump and find they pop in both sides before ever hitting 40psi. In the video he quickly puts the valve core back in once the beads are seated but I find it a bit fiddly working against the air rushing back out. So I then have to pump them back to pressure again from flat after putting the valve core back. 

Depending on where you've kept them I'd say 7 and 4 years are fine. I mean you could buy them 10 years old and they have a few years after that. Of course, if they've been left outside in the sun the life will drop off drastically. 


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Posted By: Rich Simpson
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 17:22
Originally posted by blacklines blacklines wrote:

Yeah, seen the 44 teeth boys testing the S22s at Jerez I think and they looked to hold up really well at a fast pace. Particularly as the track would have been warm, which normally just speeds up the overheating of road tyres.

Good price on the RS10s then, at that price I'd do the same. 

Also, I've never bothered balancing my tyres. I've never noticed any wobble of any sort. I just followed this to change them. Except I use a spade with a rim protector, rather than a lawn edger, to break the beads.  http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/forum/changing-tyres-by-hand-full-vid-pic-walkthrough_topic35155_page1.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.trackdayriders.co.uk/tdr/forum/changing-tyres-by-hand-full-vid-pic-walkthrough_topic35155_page1.html



i don't know what make of tyre those are, but they have very soft sidewalls.

You couldn't do that with a Mefo Super Explorer onto a KTM rim!


Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 17:42
Originally posted by blacklines blacklines wrote:


Depending on where you've kept them I'd say 7 and 4 years are fine. I mean you could buy them 10 years old and they have a few years after that. Of course, if they've been left outside in the sun the life will drop off drastically. 


Front was dismounted after about 6 months I think and kept in a cool,dark garage until 3 years ago,then it was repurposed with a new rear when I aquired the Tuono.

Since then been mounted but done less than 500 miles a year and been kept on paddock stands in the same garage and just head the pressure topped up whenever I rode.

TBH I hate the front SportSmart 2 skinny narrow profile,the rounded sidewall is actually slightly narrower than the rim width.  That's what caused my Donnington lowside  (plus riding like a rock ape Embarrassed) when I actually rode off the side of the tyre,still got the sidewall scuff as a witness Ouch


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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 17:57
Originally posted by blacklines blacklines wrote:

Depending on where you've kept them I'd say 7 and 4 years are fine. I mean you could buy them 10 years old and they have a few years after that. Of course, if they've been left outside in the sun the life will drop off drastically. 


I'd happily use a 4 year old tyre but at 7 it's getting past my comfort zone. But who would buy 10 year old tyres as "New". Absolutely never for a bike.


Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 18:15
That was my thought when I realised,and I hated that tyre anyway so sod it,time for a change Big smile

Since my off I've never trusted it on track and now I'm doubtful for road use as I think they went back to a more conventional profile on the later SportSmarts.



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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2020 at 23:08
No worries.
Just talk tires all you want...
LOL

But holy smokes, no protection for the rim, in the video. Ouch


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Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:23
Originally posted by Ice-mille Ice-mille wrote:

But holy smokes, no protection for the rim, in the video. Ouch


And look at the state of the rims!  Unhappy


Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:27
Cowboy fitting  - cheap cheerful and your'e coming to a find a ditch soon.

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Posted By: Ice-mille
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2020 at 10:32
Took the bike for a spin, the other day. 
+2degrees Celcius. And the tyres still hold theyr own. 
Good grip, even at good lean . Was 1,5degrees. When i got home.
Love good cheap tyres, and in the same sentence.😁


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