I'm frustrated by the lack of good comparisons and statistics in tire reviews. I've been evaluating which tires to get all based on what I think I need/want and what information I can find on-line. Have you switched tire makes/models and found one better than the other?
My commute has worn the middle of the rear stock BT-020 tire that came on the bike. I need a tire that has longevity in the center of the tread. I ride in the rain so I need a good wet tire and I ride when it's cold, but not too far below freezing. Those criteria make me think a dual compound tire is best for my situation. Of course I also want a tire that is comfortable on long rides, has loads of traction, low tire noise, has good cold weather performance, is stable on the straights and is predictable in the curves. I also want it to look good. The stock BT-020 front tire is pretty ugly.
Michelin Pilot Road 2ct @ $324/pr?
They have excellent marketing. Is it as good as they claim? I'm not crazy about the look of the front tire.
Metzeler Roadtec Z6 @ $309/pr.?
I've read that Metzeler and Pirelli develop on motorcycle tires together.
Pirelli Diablo Strada @ $305/pr.?
Again, I've read that Pirelli and Metzeler develop on motorcycle tires together.
The Avon Storm ST @ $295/pr.?
A division of Cooper Tire. Good word of mouth reputation.
Dunlop Roadsmart @ $262/pr.?
Wet performance is supposed to be very good. Some report they wear quickly. Impressive magazine reviews.
Bridgestone BT-021 @ $233/pr.?
The front tire looks like it could be noisy. Will the rear wear better than the 020? Inexpensive.
Thanks in advance!
My commute has worn the middle of the rear stock BT-020 tire that came on the bike. I need a tire that has longevity in the center of the tread. I ride in the rain so I need a good wet tire and I ride when it's cold, but not too far below freezing. Those criteria make me think a dual compound tire is best for my situation. Of course I also want a tire that is comfortable on long rides, has loads of traction, low tire noise, has good cold weather performance, is stable on the straights and is predictable in the curves. I also want it to look good. The stock BT-020 front tire is pretty ugly.
Michelin Pilot Road 2ct @ $324/pr?
They have excellent marketing. Is it as good as they claim? I'm not crazy about the look of the front tire.
Metzeler Roadtec Z6 @ $309/pr.?
I've read that Metzeler and Pirelli develop on motorcycle tires together.
Pirelli Diablo Strada @ $305/pr.?
Again, I've read that Pirelli and Metzeler develop on motorcycle tires together.
The Avon Storm ST @ $295/pr.?
A division of Cooper Tire. Good word of mouth reputation.
Dunlop Roadsmart @ $262/pr.?
Wet performance is supposed to be very good. Some report they wear quickly. Impressive magazine reviews.
Bridgestone BT-021 @ $233/pr.?
The front tire looks like it could be noisy. Will the rear wear better than the 020? Inexpensive.
Thanks in advance!