Fri, 06 Mar 1998 11:32:20 +0100
- Message No. 2297
From: Jorn Ronnow
Subject: Re: Another tyre question.
At 14:24 98-03-05 -0000, you wrote:
>1. Can anybody recommend a pair of tyres that give good grip,
>mileage does not matter (within reason) but grip does, I'm currently
>using T66 which have been on the bike an 89 model since I got it.
I have to disagree with most of the other guys here, but that may be a
question of how we use our bikes and what kind of roads we have in our
neighbourhoods. I'm from Sweden, where we are fortunate to have lots of
gravel roads. On these roads, Metzeler Enduro 4 has average grip, but wears
out within 2500 km. On asfalt, they last much longer. Michelin Sirac has
about the same grip on gravel, but lasts much longer (I'll soon find out
how long). The equivalent Pirelli (forgot the name) dind't last as long as
the Sirac. Michelin T-63 is wonderful on gravel but only lasts 2000-3000
km. I don't know how good any of these tyres are for on-road knee scraping
exercises, but who cares about tarmac anyway? :-)
>2. When I'm sitting still with the engine running there is a very
>strong smell of petrol, has anybody else experienced this.
Only on hot days, which are few and far between in these parts.
Keep sliding
-Jorn

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