Rubbers for GSX-R-Rims

Laverdalothar

Laverdalothar

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hi Folks,

as my beloved BT012SS isn't available anymore, I need to look for a new rubber-supply. For the rear in 150/70-18, I only found ContiGo, BT016PRO and BT054 (the others in that size were either for Funduros or Chopper...). Any other recommendation?

thanks a lot
 
I've got Bt016 Pros on my bike at the moment.  I don't like them as much as the Avon Storms I've used up til now, but they do have stupendous grip, wet or dry.  They seem to turn in quicker than the Storms and I don't think they are going to last very long.  The front has a definite flat in the middle presumably from all the motorway work I did last year which I think has exacerbated the tipping in feeling.  Only ever had that once before on a bike riding somewhere very hot with long straight roads.  All that said, I'll probably fit them again because when new they feel great.
 
thanks for the feedback. Have heard good about the BT016 PRO from others, too. The Conti Road Attack is not available in the sizes I need (only in 150/65-18, not 150/70-18; sounds like a minor issue, but in Germany this means a lot of discussions and money with the T?V...)...

Any other recommendations?
 
http://www.visordown.com/product-features/review-michelin-power-rs

Might be worth checking out, prob not in sizes rquired though.
 
Reggie3cl said:
160 fit with the standard swingingarm then?
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Yes, but will be a very tight fit on a 4" rim.  A 3.5" rim closes it up a bit, gives about 5mm clearance to a #520 chain.

piet
 

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Thanks, but I want to stay with the 150/70-18 if possible for several reasons. Main reason: any other dimension will take a looooot of afford to get it road legal again... had that once, cost me a fortune, never want that again...
 
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