What the Phaaarks happened to tyre prices???

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Wadda wrote:
Gosling1 wrote:
Wadda wrote:.....Dont know how long they will last but from the reviews I have read they are a bit like the M3's :? .
not sure about that......one of the local boys on a track day a couple of weeks ago had a brand-new set of these fitted to his 08 ZX10R......they were fucked within 3 sessions, from cold-tearing.......you shoulda seen them :shock:
3 sessions :shock: .

Should last me at least 10k then ;) .

Wonder why they are selling them as the 20% track and 80% road and the best thing for road riders in a very long time :? (AMCN Vol 57 No 18). Bastards. Maybe 3 sessions is more than 20% :lol: .

Actually I thought he had Corsa 3's on there Gos...whatever they were, they were definitely rooted
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Smitty wrote:hmmm

you should try a rear only for a ZX12r
best is about $350




and they don't last long :twisted:

thats coz you only use the middle bit... :lol:

you should try a car tyre. 8)
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Yeah i find this out also not that long ago!
Apprently Michelin havent had a price increase since 2004, then on May 1st they went up about $50 for front and rear!
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I paid a bit under $500 for a set of bridgies for the 12R, 016 front and 015 rear (190).

Next time I'll go the 012's again (or equivalent)... these are stickier but the 012 is more progressive on traction... the new ones are a bit grabby when traction is on/off... also I've done about 700km very gentle km on them and the rear is already starting to look a bit light on for tread.
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Try Chivo's at Parra /Granville area been around for decades...
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One word Glen mate...

Shinko's ;)


I'll get some and send them up to ya if you want ?

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zxsixr03 wrote:Try Chivo's at Parra /Granville area been around for decades...
Chivo's Motorcycles. 3/20 Crescent Street,. Granvill, NSW 2142. Phone: 02 9662 5950
Chivo's used to be the only place I went for tyres back in the day.....ahhhh Pirelli Phantoms and Avon Road Runners now they were tyres :D :D :D

I might give them a try for old times sake...and check out Bikebiz Kwaka while I'm there (just up the road a bit)

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tape wrote:One word Glen mate...

Shinko's ;)


I'll get some and send them up to ya if you want ?

cheers
Is that $50 posted Mick. If so it's a deal....... :D :D
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tape wrote:One word Glen mate...

Shinko's ;)


I'll get some and send them up to ya if you want ?

cheers
They 're a really good road tyre. I had them on my track bike for a while and they were awesome apart from a slow turn in because of the carcass shape, which is why I reckon they would rock for the road. Not much in the way of rain dispersing, but i don't ride in the rain so wgaf.
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Glen wrote:
tape wrote:One word Glen mate...

Shinko's ;)


I'll get some and send them up to ya if you want ?

cheers
Is that $50 posted Mick. If so it's a deal....... :D :D
I had a set turn up last night that you can have for less than that (180 rear, but it's wider than most 190s).
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triway wrote: Not much in the way of rain dispersing, but i don't ride in the rain so wgaf.
Hope it doesnt rain :lol: Picked up these puppies tonight, triple compound & replace the 15's & just off the boat 8)
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robracer wrote:Picked up these puppies tonight, triple compound & replace the 15's & just off the boat 8)
Did you get those from Craig White? I'll be up for a set soon, the 15's on my road bike wont last very long :shock:
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Yes Dave, popped into Michaels place & had them fitted, call them for a price ;)
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Let us know what they are like Rob
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just saw MCA's parra have the Corsa's on special again. $350 for a set of either 180 or 190 rear plus front
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