Well time to try new tyres
For years I've been going on about Pirelli Angel st's and then Pirelli Angel gt's.
Well tomorrow I'm going for something new !
Pirelli Angel gt2's
I know another evolution of what I've had but the place I get my tyres from got a wrong price list and as a long time customer getting a pair fitted for £242 and as I need tyres I thought why not.
I know others like different modern tyres and I'm sure they are just as good and last about the same mileages but I've been a fan of what I like and haven't changed just in case.
Guess that's why I've only had gsx1400's for the last 17 years.
I'll report back on how I get on with the gt2's
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Seth, cant wait for your review. Hard to improve perfect. Best tyres GT ive used.
The tyres are for my b/w bike that's currently getting rebuilt but I'm putting them on the r/b bike to scrub them in this weekend and will fit to the other bike once it's finished.
I have a couple of hundred miles to do so will get a good feeling from them over that run.
I'm sure the latest tyres from others are a match but I like what I like .
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Allways best to fit what you like and what you've git comfy with :onya: ive got BT 016 hyper sports on mine and i like them mega grip on them wet or dry and i dony do big milage on the 14 so they suit me .
Fitted the Pirelli Angel gt2's on Friday morning and went to a rally 100 miles away .
A warm dry day (17°c in February)
They felt great as the bike always does with brand new tyres on .
Coming home today not so warm and damp/foggy in places still felt good and planted .
I think any new modern tyres would be much the same but these are what I have for this year.
Note they have changed/modified the tread pattern .
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Sure look different Seth. Waiting your views. Will be a while before i need some.
Sides look the same as before.
Sorry I have to ask "A" spec or "B".
@Irish in Oz I don't know what you mean by A spec or B spec
These are the new gt2's
The tread pattern are the evolution of the gt's which are an evolution of the st's.
I was told the latest tread pattern is very simular to moto2 wet tyres from a few years ago by the tyre guy .
I've been using the same guy for 30years .
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Seth
On the Pirelli site there are GT 2 available in two types:
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL (A)
Also for other profiles.
I have been using GT for a while now, previously ST. I have smashed a couple of rims but not since using GT (A).
They are stamped on side wall with A in a circle.
I never noticed so will check next time I'm in the garage. :doh:
Everyday is a school day :hat:
What is the difference between to 2 spec's do you know . :onya:
Wall strength, A is stronger B is for the boy racers.
I will defo check then :onya:
I dont need boy racer tyres :stir:
Received a confirmation email from Pirelli UK that GT 2 are available in two types for various models.
A dumb question i already know answer to. I changed my front Angel 4 th k ago. My rear is still looking good at 22. I have no idea why its lasted this long, just has. I cant believe it really. Over 10 th ks more than any other tyre ive had. Should i fit new Angel 2 or just another Angel first model to rear. Mixing types, not a good idea? Irish, A spec and normal are same price. I will email Pirelli for there thoughts. At those large ks, rear tyre is just as good as it ever was. When i used Michys, a different story, twitchy towards the end.
Grog
I would be sticking with the original GT after all do you really need a wet weather moto GP pattern tyre.
Wish I could get 22k.
BTW on the email the heading was Pirelli Metzeller, previous to St's I used Metzeller M.
I had Michelin's on the FJR but changed to Angel's and preferred them on that bike.
Very interesting about the GT 2's. A big fan of the Angel GT's BUT at the present I have a Michelin Pilot 4 on the rear which I really like as well.
As per the attached photos I'm in need of a new rear (23,000kms). Shopping around Brisbane at the bike shops prices varied from $270 for Interact Z8, $320 for Angel GT, and the one I'm going for is the new Michelin Road 5 for $245. Always on the look out for a bargain. I don't mind experimenting and trying newer technology when the opportunity arises.
I'm taking the wheel (not the bike) to the guy and we'll see how it all goes. I'm very excited as I had a look at all the tires up close first.
Tyres are a personal thing and I also use the 180/55 ZR17.
A side note to all the talk is at present I am using a Metzeler Roadtec 01 on the front. Seems OK. No complaints.
Am i wrong or you run mixed brands front to rear ?
At the moment I do as the rear is the only one that needs replacing. I can't afford to do front and rear at the same time.
When the time comes I will properly replace the front with same rear type.
Gotta do what you gotta do. I used to always replace as a pair. This time new front Angel but old still on rear, couldnt see sense in throwing something that had 5 th ks left. Works/ rides perfect. Rear now nearly 23 th ks. Unbelievable. Front did 18. Rear still looks it could go another 5 th. Made out of diamonds i reckon, grips like glue still.
Grog
You get more out of the rear than front tyre!
Are you sure you have them on the right rims or are your front brakes binding.