Tyres

10 Posts | Latest reply on 15/10/2023 18:06:51 by Strom67 | Go to original / last post
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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My VStrom needs new tyres and I have been recommended Metzeler Tourance Next as a replacement for the original Bridgestone A41s. However last night I was recommended Dunlop Mutants... Any thoughts???                                                                                                                                                                             
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How deep is your pocket?                                                                                                                                                                             
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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As deep as it needs to be to gain some longevity.. I've had over 11k miles out of my front and 10k out of my rear with the A41s and I wouldn't be looking to get any less out of the replacements given that I have decided to keep the bike. I do about 99% road mileage but do like the ability to deal with gravel strewn, potholed remote lanes???
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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Now I'm further confused as Bridgestone have augmented the A41 with the AT41 with better wet grip and which is longer lasting for the same money?                                                                                                                                                                             
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JP

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Round and black are a good start. But you will never get a a real fix as a tyre I love for every reason you would find a load of shite.
Best of luck in your hunt                                                                                                                                                                             
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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Cheers JP.. I've just been watching YouTube videos of people slagging off the A41s saying they are throw away at 5k when I've had 11k so I know what you mean 👍                                                                                                                                                                             
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Tezza1958

In: Scotter Common
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As you probably know I have quite a few bikes with a variety of tyres, I guess it’s personal preference, but I do quite like the Avon Storm3D, I have them on both Bandits and one of them is coming up for 10k on the set, the sports bikes I have Bridges or Road 5s but generally only get about 6k from them, I did have Metzlers, they lasted well, a bit hard for the sportsbikes, but good allrounders for general road use.
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Strom67

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Cheers Tezza👍                                                                                                                                                                             
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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Have just discovered a bike workshop local to me, with a while you wait, ride in fitting service(that you can view) and they recommend Dunlop Trailmax Meridians... And their prices are better😁                                                                                                                                                                             
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Strom67

In: Hilton, Cambs
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I now have the Dunlop Trailmax Meridians fitted, they are still being worn in so no opinion yet.. They're definitely round and black🤣                                                                                                                                                                             


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