RGS (Corsa) tyres. Recommendations?

The Sock said:
The disadvantage with TT100s was made clear, to me, when I first fitted a Pirelli Phantom to the front, on mine.
After a spirited day at Mallory Park, where the Phantom proved itself a significant improvement on the Dunlop, I was surprised to see that the separated tread blocks, on the edge of the tyre, had been almost completely shredded, off on the right hand side (clockwise track).
I replaced the rear with a Pirelli as soon as I got home and wouldn't fit a TT100 again, even in a modern rubber compound.
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Don't confuse good race (or track day) tyres with good road tyres. Two different worlds.
 
Filthy! It's a disgrace and symptomatic of society's slide in sensibilities these days :) The youth of today eh!!!

Anyway Al, I hope you are going to Breganze this year and am looking forward to seeing your tyre-of-choice looking thoroughly tortured from holding on tight around Alpine sweeping bends at extreme speeds and angles of lean. :-)
 
well it was about ten years ago that I retried TT100's, (things do change) they were great on my BSA Rocket 3 (1972) and my new SF1 (1973) after i ditched the Conti's but when needing some rubber for TOG, at the last minute (as always) I was cornered, TT100's were the only avaialble PAIRING of tyres so I took them, I hated them so much they came off after about 500 miles and those that know me will take the point that THEY MUST HAVE BEEN BAD for I am as tight as a nuclear submarines filler cap.
CLEM
 
FWIW Craig,

Once the Contis are finished on the RGS, I'll be going back to the trusty Bridgestones, BT45/46.

Especially the front 100/90 Conti appears rather narrow and very rounded in cross-section. While the old BT45 always gave me a very reassuring, planted feel for the front end, the Conti is quite vague. Its wet-weather qualities are also a little lacking behind the 45, again, just my subjective opinion. I hope the BT46 are at least as good as the 45s. Steering is a bit lighter with the Contis though, but that isn't my top priority.

BTW, 100/90 front on 2.50", 130/80 rear on 3.50" Suzuki rims. I have a spare 2.75" for the front that may further enhance the contact patch, I'm very tempted to use that when change time comes around.

piet
 
sfcpiet said:
FWIW Craig,

Once the Contis are finished on the RGS, I'll be going back to the trusty Bridgestones, BT45/46.

Especially the front 100/90 Conti appears rather narrow and very rounded in cross-section. While the old BT45 always gave me a very reassuring, planted feel for the front end, the Conti is quite vague. Its wet-weather qualities are also a little lacking behind the 45, again, just my subjective opinion. I hope the BT46 are at least as good as the 45s. Steering is a bit lighter with the Contis though, but that isn't my top priority.

BTW, 100/90 front on 2.50", 130/80 rear on 3.50" Suzuki rims. I have a spare 2.75" for the front that may further enhance the contact patch, I'm very tempted to use that when change time comes around.

piet
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Tyre threads are almost as fraught as oil ones.

We each have our preferred "feel".
My pick, for a planted front end, is a 110/90 BT46F V18 on an OEM 2.15" Borrani. The back is a 140/70 BT46R V18 on a 3.00" Akront rim.
I've tried the 100 on the front. It felt nervous, or maybe that was me. A 130 on the back white-lined sooner and wore out substantially quicker.
You pays your money,...
Hamish
 
BT 46s work well on my commando (less power and weight compared to my 3C I know). My tyre fitter was impressed that I'd fitted them myself, VERY stiff sidewalls.
I have to say the Pilot Aktivs on the 3C which must be getting on a bit by now, felt lovely on the Beezumph track day, would still be happy if I could stick with them.
I have "modern" TT100s on my Rocket 3 and they work fine with a modern compound as others have said, but wear really quickly .
Finally Roadrider Mk2s seem to suit every classic I've fitted them to ( Triumphs, Beemers, Guzzis) and would probably edge it for me over the Bridgestone, but none of my bikes weigh near an RGS?
 
wavey_davey said:
BT 46s work well on my commando (less power and weight compared to my 3C I know). My tyre fitter was impressed that I'd fitted them myself, VERY stiff sidewalls.
I have to say the Pilot Aktivs on the 3C which must be getting on a bit by now, felt lovely on the Beezumph track day, would still be happy if I could stick with them.
I have "modern" TT100s on my Rocket 3 and they work fine with a modern compound as others have said, but wear really quickly .
Finally Roadrider Mk2s seem to suit every classic I've fitted them to ( Triumphs, Beemers, Guzzis) and would probably edge it for me over the Bridgestone, but none of my bikes weigh near an RGS?
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The RR2 work well in my Jota
 
sfcpiet said:
FWIW Craig,

Once the Contis are finished on the RGS, I'll be going back to the trusty Bridgestones, BT45/46. <snip>
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Ta, Piet. You know, I used to really LOVE BT45s on my SF2. Stable, long life, couldn't ask for more.

But they never really suited the Corsa. Tippy and slippy, and they got destroyed in next to no time. I suspect Nick Alcock was on to something all those years ago when he wrote, "This makes me suspect that the BT45 is designed for a much lighter
bike than a Laverda triple ...".

But I understand the BT46 is a different animal - viz The Sock's comment above.
 
Thanks to everyone for your comments. All most useful (I'm sure in his heart of hearts even Andy J. meant well ... :ROFLMAO:)

Well, I've gone for the Dunlops. I can't really justify the decision beyond an over-active sense of inquisitiveness ;). "If you don't try, you'll never know .."

Time to get the tyre irons and grease out ...

Ciao

Craig
 
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