Tyres

[Miz]

Hiya, I am looking for a new set of tyres for the Xtra, just seen this offer from Busters

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/pr ... asp?id=437

Anyone got any thoughts on Dunlops on the Raptor, I usually go for Diablos, but £110 per set has got to be worth a shot..


Miz.

[AZ]

I`ve put a pair of these on mine last september and being running them daily since with no problems.Good in the rain and not bad in the ice.They warm up quickly and allow wheelies in sub zero temps after half a mile at 50mph without wheelspin in 1st gear.They were good in the last warm days of last year too and they seem to be lasting well.They give lots of feedback and when they do let go ( through being hamfisted with the throttle ) then it`s very progressive and not just slip-slide-highside ,and also leaves a pleasing black line which is great fun out of your fave corner or roundabout .

[Coose]

They're certainly cheap enough and Dunlop know what they're doing (I ran Dunlops on my TZ250 for years).

Even the Michelins below for £120/pair are a good price!

[snapdragon]

I've had Dunlops and hated 'em - but they weren't 208's if someone on here rates them then it could be worth it - as it's unlikely that any RaptorChapter member would give bum advice

[taz_116]

I'd go with the Michelins or Bridgestones. I had a set of Dunlops on my ZZR, hated em with a vengance in the wet.

They were great in the dry, but never trusted em at all in the wet, there was no progressive slide, just wet from being in line to arse out. So some people might love em.

I have Bridgestones on the Rap at the moment, they give me a nice progressive slide

[Demansia]

I highly recommend Metzler M3's, recently put a rear on my 1000 & I LOVE IT!

i've got more confidence in this tyre than the diablo corsa i replaced (it tended to squirm a lot once it got too hot , better for a 10 lap track quirt than a 4hr corner carving session!) Once the front diablo goes it's being replaced with a M3 also.

Everyone like different things, that's just my 10 cent worth.

[Bazza]

Dunlop Qualifiers ...... The Dogs on the Raptor, very confident ride in wet and dry.

[Dazza Bing-Bong]

Metzeler Sportec M3's. I've fitted a pair to my 1000. Bags of feel, quick warm up and more grip than you'll ever need. Plus free, yes, FREE fitting at official dealers ( £40 back through the post) .

Dazza.

[RaptorMan]

Conti Road attacks on mine,excellent grip and feedback whatever the weather so far