Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Asmith61 on August 31, 2020, 15:30:15

Title: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on August 31, 2020, 15:30:15

Need new tyres soon been very happy with these Michelin pilot 4 trail I think I got my moneys worth  lol
Just wondered if these tyres are still available or have been superseded?

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Chubnut on August 31, 2020, 15:36:23

I have the Road Pilot 5 Trail on mine

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Tusker on August 31, 2020, 16:17:57

I fitted Michelin 5GT's last week before going away to Cumbria this weekend 560 miles on wet and dry roads, twisties and A roads. Can report I'm very happy with them.. (cheers Kwackboy  :thumb: good recommend)

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: kwackboy on August 31, 2020, 16:36:43

No problem tusker .. :thumb:

I can confirm the pilot 4s are still being made but getting them maybe a different story.

Hope you can find a shop with them in stock ..  :thumb:

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: porter on August 31, 2020, 21:24:08

I found the 5's didn't last as long as the 4's, 4k miles from the rear 5 and 5k miles from the 4. I have Michelin  aneke 3's at the moment, getting good mileage, 5k at mo and should last another 2k easy but not great grip in the wet and very stiff carcass.

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on September 01, 2020, 07:48:10

Thank you all for your replies I will see if I can get the pilot 4s if not I will go for the 5s  :thumb:

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: pichulec on September 01, 2020, 23:21:00

Pilot 5 Trail here, even better than 4. Go for them.

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on September 02, 2020, 07:28:29

Hi pichulec thank you I have found somewhere not to far from me that do a ride in and ride out service so I will get a price for the pilot 5 trail  :thumb:

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on September 02, 2020, 17:33:10

 Pair of Michelin pilot 5 trail being fitted Tuesday morning ride in and ride out £296 inc balance and old tyres disposal

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Tusker on September 02, 2020, 17:42:00

£39 cheaper than my 5GT's same terms.. :thumb:  different sizes as well I guess..

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on September 02, 2020, 18:13:15

 Hi Tusker My size rear 150/70 R17 and front 110/80 R 19

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Tusker on September 02, 2020, 18:33:51

Rear 190/50 17  front 120/70 17  @ Asmith61

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: pichulec on September 02, 2020, 18:59:28

I do recommend oponeo. I paid for my last set £210. It cost me £40 to fit them. Regarding mileage, I did 12k on last set and changed only because of puncture. I still had about 2mm thread in the rear, and even more in front one.

Title: Re: New tyres needed soon
Post by: Asmith61 on September 02, 2020, 20:22:44

@ Tusker yes that will be the difference in the price then  lol

@pichulec that is very good mileage  :thumb:
I got just over 7k from my pair that was with a few track days the front still had more life left but I always like to fit a pair