Race tires for SF2

[Grunbay]

I've decided to get back into club racing. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the newest crop of race tires on an SF750. It seems as though the 100/90-18 has become extinct, at least in racing tires, at least in the US.

Can you share your recommendations for current model racing tires that work well on racing an SF750?

 

[andym]

I'm using avon tires which I'm happy with -- especially being able to fit the 'larger' rear..

am 22, 110/80 18 front
am 23, 130/650 18 rear (cantilevered to fit 2.15 rim)

Cheers
Andy

 

[phil37]

Agree with Andy - the "Bears" series was won using these tyres on the same rim widths. The cantilevered 130 worked well. If you can up the rim width the 130/70 AM23 rear is the one to go for - got one on my 860 with a 3.5" rim - I did use this tyre on a 2.75" rim and it was really good - although not recommended by Avon. The "Heidenau" tyre has been getting some praise in the Uk classic scene - it's cheaper than the Avon. I have got a Croatian racing 750 here that was very successful with the Heidenau - it only has a 3.50*18 tyre on it - maybe Croatian rules limited the width.? - Best of luck - regards - Phil

 

[Tippie]

Agree that you can?t go wrong with the Avons.
Starting to see some Conti Attack "CR" (classic racing) tyres here now too. Getting high praise.

 

[Laverdalothar]

have no own experience, but some over here use Heidenau tires. Limited sizes, but for narrow rims, they should have tires to fit. are very sticky I was told. unfortunately, they only run a webpage in German:

http://www.reifenwerk-heidenau.de/

 

[Grunbay]

Thanks for the great input. I spoke with another racer who is using the Heidenau tires with great effect. However, I have a stock 2.15 rear rim and they spec out for a minimum of 2.50. Therefore, I went with the cantilevered Avon tires.

Thanks again!

 

[Romeo.D]

Croatian rules are maximum 4,5 x 18 rear , tire can be up to 160.
I am driving with Bridgestone BT012SS , 150 rear.