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[bogof]

Apologies if you're all tyred of the same question, but technologies change/improve all the time so I thought it best to get a fresh opinion or several

I need a new rear for my Storm. Should I stick with Metzeler or change to Maxxis?

I only ride roads (no track) and I'm not a very "spirited" rider so just need something that gives me lots of confidence and reasonable wear rate.

[chaz]

just fitted a battleaxe bt14 only reason is thats what is on the front, instead of the bt21 that was on there. had it been a pair , I would probably gone avon as they are cheap from the factory.
Maxxis are cheap but havnt had much feedback as yet. just make sure you fit matching not different makes as can upset handling

[bogof]

Up until this year I was a Bridgestone fan, BT021 all the way. BT014's get destroyed in no time on a V-twin (I got just over 1000 miles out of a rear).
Avon Storm-ST now, even on the SP. Mega long life and more grip than I can use.

Interesting. I had Avon Storms put on my GSXF about 2 weeks before I fell for my Storm so never got much chance to stretch them, but maybe worth a look at prices.

My issue with the 2 I mentioned in my first post is that a Metzeler rear will cost almost as much as a Maxxis pair. The front is still OK so could stay a while but it seems daft to pay Metzeler price for a single when I could replace both for similar money. Need to price Avon and compare.

I hate too much choice

[Seven Of Nine Firestorm]

Are Metzeler Roadtec tyres any good ?

[tony.mon]

Big recommend from me for Roadsmarts.
They seem to last and grip in wetter and less grippy conditions really well.

Having said that they don't deal with diesel on a wet road worth a damn!

[sirch345]

Up until this year I was a Bridgestone fan, BT021 all the way. BT014's get destroyed in no time on a V-twin (I got just over 1000 miles out of a rear).
Avon Storm-ST now, even on the SP. Mega long life and more grip than I can use.

+1 on the Avon's. That's what I use on my Storm.

Chris.

[bogof]

Are Metzeler Roadtec tyres any good ?

Seem OK to me, but to be honest I have nothing to compare to on this bike, which is why I asked for opinions here

If I don't make a decision soon I'll be spending the rest of the winter on slicks

[bikerpiker]

I am on my second set of Maxxis on the CB1300 (same model/size tyre as recommended for Storm) and cannot fault them. I have had BT020, BT021, Dunlops, all sorts on 3 Storms, ZRX1200 and the CB13 and the Maxxis are every bit as good as the other tyres i have tried for a fraction of the cost at £115 a pair from Paul Smeetons Bitz for Bikez in Rochdale (they do mail order).

Just checked and they have stuck them up to £124.95 a pair, still a good deal though. BitzforBikez deal clicky

Glad i bought 2 sets last time i bought tyres now, have a spare set in the garage

Not got my 'storm now ,but i think this is the tyre sizes ,advertised for a Thunderace ,same size tyres , great value at £113 pair

Clicky 'ere - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-1000-Thund ... 6ae#ht_545


OR £107 Pair

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/120-70ZR17-180-55 ... _567wt_939

[bogof]

I am on my second set of Maxxis on the CB1300 (same model/size tyre as recommended for Storm) and cannot fault them.

Thanks for the info on these (and Bikerpiker)

Had seen them on ebay a few times and wondered if they performed well. Now I know so thanks for that.

Ah well, Maxxis or Avon it is then. Decisions decisions

[bikerpiker]

I am on my second set of Maxxis on the CB1300 (same model/size tyre as recommended for Storm) and cannot fault them.

Thanks for the info on these (and Bikerpiker)

Had seen them on ebay a few times and wondered if they performed well. Now I know so thanks for that.

Ah well, Maxxis or Avon it is then. Decisions decisions

Ahhhh.......it's 'bogof' from the Bikerforum

There's a few of us go on there ,.....FirestormMike , Myself ,Timbo ,RedstormV and a few others.............did i say 'Timbo' ,dont mention the 'T' word over there

[Jaglifter]

Totally different machine I know, but I recently fitted Maxxis to my ZXR250R and so far its working well.

But then I never had a problem with BT014s on the SP1 (except that they wear out real quick).

[JIMMYJAMES]

These look like a deal and a half for Conti's

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-TYRES- ... 5d274d081c