Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:30:37 +0200 - Message No. 6401
From: "Maarten L. Hekkelman"

Subject: Re: tire experiences needed


> I actually like the Bridgestone TWs, but they don't last that long. 
And I
> also would be interested in trying out other ones. So I thought I 
may ask
> around for your experiences.

I know they are not in your list but I thought I'd share this anyway.

Don't ever take Michelin's T66 since they are extremely slippery, esp. 
when the conditions are less then optimal (read wet, dirt, etc.) And 
worst is, they last forever. Replaced them after 12Mm, they were only 
halfway gone but I didn't trust them anymore after going down several 
times in wet conditions.

I currently have Avon gripsters, the AV43/44 ones. The grip is much, 
much better. But I did have a problem with the front tyre, wasn't 
mounted too well and still feels 'bumpy'. Also the bike now is more 
sensitive to white lines and other irregularities in the tarmac. Feels 
less stable at higher speeds but I prefer that over the total lack of 
grip of the T66's.

Next time I will try the Bridgestones.

Remember, to make a tyre last longer they have to use a more plastic 
like rubber which consequently has less grip. Going for these kind of 
long lasting tyres is about the worst way of saving money you can 
think of.

BTW, the Avon's were remarkably cheap and seem to last reasonably long.


-maarten

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Maarten L. Hekkelman
hekkel@medialab.lostboys.nl




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