Strika wrote:As for the conti's, I've only ever used the one which is like a Pilot power or a BT016 ....ie to say a sports road tyre, not a race tyre or touring tyre, can't remember what they called it. I think at the time, I gave it the gong for the worst tyre I had ever used just behind the 002 street and the Avon whatever it was which lasted, sydney-melbourne (around 1000klms!!). The carcass is as stiff as a 16 year olds wanger and they have average grip, feel and wear...once again ...in my opinion! But remember, I have no vested interest in selling tyres of any specific brand.
How long ago did you try them Marty?
They are either the Attack sports or Attack race I think. One or both have dual compound probably the sports only, however so I was told it is a gradual blended mix from the center out to a soft compound etc, not a defined edge between them?
The other part that I found interesting was unlike other simular styles they are 20% hard center with 40% soft either side (40/20/40%) as to 30/40/30% on other brands meaning ya on the softer stuff earlier which for my style of riding sounds attractive. Mind you this is what I am told.
Do you prefer the race type of tyre over a sports tyre/touring?
Reason I ask is value for money and all that verses km's
I too aint no fan boy of any brand either, but tyres change and I am willing to try anything once.
I'd rather wank with a cheese grater than ride on another set!!
