michelin m45 tyres

[livingdeadhead]

just ordered a set, any thoughts?

[Barry]

I believe the Michelin web site lists them as being suitable for our airheads and I doubt Michelin makes a completely rubbish tyre so I would consider them at the next change.  They are certainly very cheap and rather than that being  totally reflected in their performance it may be as much to do with the fact that they are marketed as a commuter tyre. and priced accordingly. That wasn't always the case. I remember reading a review of M45's being fitted to a Ducati and there were no complaints about the tyres grip.

I doubt you'll find much recent experience of them on airheads so I'm keen to hear how you get on with them.

[Lucky_Lou]

Fitted them on mine when I did the rebuild I liked the "retro" look and have ridden in all conditions without any issues, I have done over 4000 miles on them, the back tyre is starting to square off and I will probably replace it before next MOT but I will stick with them when I do.  
Lou

[Barry]

I doubt you'll find much recent experience of them on airheads....

Well Lou proved me wrong on that point.


I might just order a set.

[livingdeadhead]

funny theyre a commuter tyre as theyre s rated 112 mph, and i think the ratings go higher too, they hadnt come in monday , well one had , but they should both be in by thursday (hopefully)

[Lucky_Lou]

funny theyre a commuter tyre as theyre s rated 112 mph, and i think the ratings go higher too, they hadnt come in monday , well one had , but they should both be in by thursday (hopefully)

Are you getting the from Steve at National Tyres Barnsley ? he replaced the Avon I had issues with on the "K" FOC.
Barry what tyres have you been using and what sort of mileage are you getting ?
Lou

[livingdeadhead]

STUART at national yes!

[Ed Miller]

Are you guys getting the 3.25 x 18 front?  My normal tire place doesn't show them.

[livingdeadhead]

yes, that size is available , get them to order one for you!

[Lucky_Lou]

STUART at national yes!

Senior moment...............................
Lou

[Barry]

Barry what tyres have you been using and what sort of mileage are you getting ?
Lou  

Pirrelli City Demons, (also commuter tyres) and I'm having trouble getting them to wear out. Front has 2.6mm left at 10857 miles and rear 4.3mm at 7783 miles.  

By commuter tyres I don't mean they are only good for commuting. Tyres like M45's and City Demons are made in sizes to suit modern commuter type bikes so they are often named, marketed and priced as such. I like the fact that they do inch sizes. 4.00 x 18 being the widest in the range.
 

[livingdeadhead]

trouble getting them to wear out? TRY HARDER! lol

[Barry]

TRY HARDER! lol  

I promise to try !  

Trouble is, with only doing 2000 miles per year the rubber starts getting harder before they wear out and that slows the wear rate even more.
I'll be ditching this set while there is still tread left.

[livingdeadhead]

mines got metzeler lazers on at the moment , the treads near enough like new theyre only seven years old (dates on the side) , but the cracks in the sidewalls are more than a little disconcerting! probably due to non use whilst in storage , and it came from boulder colorado , hey, wonder if i could get an original plate for it? mmm

[livingdeadhead]

new tyres £93.00 from national , think i might shave 'em before i fit 'em!