Tyres...Another problem ?

[Vega125s]

The tyres from 2014, have actually just changed it for another k61! Shall keep an eye on it, probably just a one off.......!

[corrado]

I recently spoke to a guy from N.I and he recons he done the whole euro trip on a schwable dual compound with only 1mm of wear.
that's what I'm trying next after doing a tyre and a half on my 2,000 mile euro trip.

What tyres were they ,Derek ?

Schwalbe Sportsman.
Probably the best tyres I've ever used but I wouldn't risk using Schwalbe again.

[Scooterlam]

at the risk of this going off thread, was it ever established that it was the country of origin rather than schawble in general

[corrado]

They never accepted any fault apart from rider error. Was never down to one particular tyre, size or batch right across the board.

[Dazza]

The dual compound definitely lasts a lot longer compared to a Raceman which only lasted me 1k miles.

I've had dual compound sportsmans on for a couple of years , the centre section appears hardly worn but the out sections have worn so much in comparison the there's a definite step when you run your hand over the tyre, you can also feel it when riding slowly, cornering is noticeably twitchy as well.

Based on this I won't be refitting the same tyre ready for next year, id rather have even wear , even if it wears faster

[Scooterlam]

Hi Dazza,
How many miles before you noticed a step forming.
What percentage of yourvmiles are motorway.
Cheers.

[Dazza]

I'd say probably a couple of thousand miles , I try not to go on motorways hard to say but I'd say it must be a 50/50 mix of straight roads and bends .
I did feel confident about them and never felt like they were going to let me down, it was only when I noticed the step that I lost confidence - purely psychological I'm sure

[Scooterlam]

Thanks for the reply.

They sound like a good option for a Euro run.
Last couple I've only made it one way on a new tyre.
Will check for the step.