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Offline drumwrecker

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new Rear Tyre needed.
« on: February 14, 2023, 11:38:47 am »
I got a puncture on Sunday and managed to repair it to get home.
On close inspection there is a cut and my tyre man says it unrepairable to ride safely on it so I'm looking for a new tyre.
I have Road 5's at the moment.
Any suggestions for a cheaper replacement that will match up with Road 5GT front.
I did think about a PR4 but surely any available would have been on the shelf for some time now as I can't see Michelin are still producing them.
Any suggestions are welcome. polite that is.
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2023, 11:49:13 am »
I'm not sure I would have too many quibbles about a long shelf life on tyres Ron. But then again, all my tyres have a long shelf life. After they have been fitted... :)
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2023, 03:04:51 pm »
I get on with Angel GTs but they aren't the cheapest.
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2023, 03:38:11 pm »
I am a big fan of the Angel Gt's and have had them the last three tyre changes.
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2023, 03:38:21 pm »
I've run a mix of Angel and Michelin for a few thousand miles. It was fine.
It demonstrated some white line action from the Mich once it had worn down a bit, which other folks had previously noted, but nothing to do with a mix of tyre types.

I think you'd have to be truly ragging it to spot any issues - they're both excellent tyres.

However, you might want to consider this when choosing:
https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2091955/pirelli-boss-explains-company-s-position-in-russia

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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2023, 03:41:51 pm »
Indeed something to be considered Rich, I am also a fan of the Avon Spirit ST which are also excellent tyres.
« Last Edit: February 14, 2023, 04:06:38 pm by raesewell »
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2023, 04:30:14 pm »
Id suggest giving FWR a ring and asking them.

https://www.fwr.co.uk/

They're very used to dispatch riders asking about combinations of tyres. I'd also highly recommend their ride-in ride-out service. I've used it many times on my K1300Ss and my H2 SX.
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Re: new Rear Tyre needed.
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2023, 06:34:37 pm »
Personally speaking I'd run another Road 5 GT rear. Good tyres. Always best to keep to the same brand front and rear if you can.

Or bite the bullet and replace both.

This guide might help: https://www.twotyres.co.uk/bmw-k1200-and-k1300-tyre-guide/
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