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[Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk]

There is so much information on here now that it can be difficult to find historic posts.

Can someone tell me what tyres are percieved as the best for grip.

I am not concerned with load as I don't ride 2 up and don't try to overfill the bike when I go touring. I do ride in the rain though.

I am sure that this must have been discussed but haven't stumbled accross a previous post.

Thanks in anticipation.

Tony

[nidan]

I'm fond of Avon Venoms , have had 2 sets , Metzelers ME 880's I've also had good luck with

[Boatman]

Like Nidan stated, Avon, ME880's or the Dunlop Elite 3's are all stickier than the stock 402's..  Each tire has it's own pluses.  Matter of choice/availabilty.  None of them will wear like the stock tires but is worth the trade off to me.

[TallyClassic]

I was amazed at the difference in putting a 150 Avon Venom Rear on my '05 SEEG.  Didn't do the front yet but I will now.  Rear is much better planted on the pavement, surefooted in the twisties.  Definately feel the front now squrrel around.  Put Lyndall Z's on the rear while I was there.  The better pad and stickier rubber make the rear work better.

Front is going on next as well as the Z's.....

[Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk]

I was amazed at the difference in putting a 150 Avon Venom Rear on my '05 SEEG.  Put Lyndall Z's on the rear while I was there.  The better pad and stickier rubber make the rear work better.

Avons it is then ...

Current rear tyre;
Dunlop D402 30 17 23 DAF4 M17M MU85 B16 77H

Currenr front tyre;
Dunlop D402F MT90 B16 72H

There is just enough space to slide a finger between the rear fender and the sidewall. Although more rubber on the road appeals there does not seem to be too much space to allow for fitting a wider tyre on my stock 2005 SEEG rim.

I think that I will change them both. I don't speak "tyre-ese" so can anyone tell me what Avon Venoms to order that will go straight on without mods.

Many thanks.

[nidan]

 http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/?page=tyres&method=showspecs&id=1

The MT90 16's are listed at the bottom

[Tony - www.1700cc.co.uk]

So if I am understanding this correctly;

MT90 16's have a slightly lower load rating - 74H rather than 77H
MT90 16's are a little skinier - 133 rather than 140 mm

Call me thick .........

[Smiler]

So if I am understanding this correctly;

MT90 16's have a slightly lower load rating - 74H rather than 77H
MT90 16's are a little skinier - 133 rather than 140 mm

Call me thick .........[/b]

Oh go on then...

[grc]

Avons it is then ...

Current rear tyre;
Dunlop D402 30 17 23 DAF4 M17M MU85 B16 77H

Currenr front tyre;
Dunlop D402F MT90 B16 72H

There is just enough space to slide a finger between the rear fender and the sidewall. Although more rubber on the road appeals there does not seem to be too much space to allow for fitting a wider tyre on my stock 2005 SEEG rim.

I think that I will change them both. I don't speak "tyre-ese" so can anyone tell me what Avon Venoms to order that will go straight on without mods.

Many thanks.

Tony,

For the rear you want the 140/90 B16, which has a 77 load index like the stock Dunlop.  It also is the same diameter, so your speedometer won't be affected.

Jerry

Let me update that a little.  Here are the sizes for the stock Dunlop as well as the 140 and 150 Avons:

D402   MU85 B16 77H   Diameter 25.71", Width 5.51"
Venom 140/90 B16 77H  Diameter 25.60", Width 5.60"
Venom 150/80 B16 77H  Diameter 25.20", Width 5.90"
Venom 150/80 B16 77V  Diameter 25.20", Width 6.20"

If you try the 150, go with the H speed rated tire, it is .39" wider than the Dunlop, but .3" narrower than the V speed rated tire.