Gen 1 Recommended Tire make and size?

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eskoodo

Joined Dec 2013

7 Posts | 0+

United States

Discussion Starter
• Jan 27, 2014

• #1

Hey All,

I am new to this and could use your help and advice. What tire make, model, and size do you recommend for my 2003 tuono. I like to ride both around town as my transportation, but also enjoy taking it out for fun on the weekends (more performance). I am looking for a tire that will give me good performance in the corners, but also good millage life as I don't want need to change tires too often. What do you think?

 

brooksy

Joined Oct 2011

4K Posts | 66+

COUNTY DURHAM

• Jan 28, 2014

• #2

have a look here mate, plenty more tyre threads if you use the search facility
http://tuonozone.com/aprilia-rsv-tuono/9754-tyre-choice-gen-1-53-plate.html

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Jan 28, 2014

• #3

eskoodo said:

Hey All,

I am new to this and could use your help and advice. What tire make, model, and size do you recommend for my 2003 tuono. I like to ride both around town as my transportation, but also enjoy taking it out for fun on the weekends (more performance). I am looking for a tire that will give me good performance in the corners, but also good millage life as I don't want need to change tires too often. What do you think?

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Tyres choices often come down to personal preferances,imo.
If you are happy with the tyres you have,why not simply replace with new?

 

shotgun

Joined Oct 2010

698 Posts | 23+

burnham on sea

• Jan 28, 2014

• #4

Black and round works for me ....:thumbup

 

shotgun

Joined Oct 2010

698 Posts | 23+

burnham on sea

• Jan 28, 2014

• #5

Ive had Dunlop Sportsmarts for the last couple of years and cant rate them highly enough , great tyre .. but its all personal choice and depends on how hard you ride but all tyres are more than good enough now i think most people would be fine on sports touring rubber

 

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OlafTuono

Joined Jul 2009

1K Posts | 11+

Co. Durham - England

• Jan 28, 2014

• #6

Good advice Shotgun.

There is a lot of conflicting advice out there based on personal preferences.

If you are not doing track days, stick to the major manufacturers you should be OK.

 

shotgun

Joined Oct 2010

698 Posts | 23+

burnham on sea

• Jan 28, 2014

• #7

OlafTuono said:

Good advice Shotgun.

There is a lot of conflicting advice out there based on personal preferences.

If you are not doing track days, stick to the major manufacturers you should be OK.

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Good advice from me !!! thats never happened before ...:lol

 

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snowman

Joined Mar 2012

936 Posts | 32+

southampton area

• Jan 29, 2014

• #8

I agree with Shotgun , Im on Dunlop sp/smarts too & love em ??????????

 

Tifa

Joined Jul 2008

1K Posts | 26+

• Jan 29, 2014

• #9

Yep...another vote for SportSmarts.
Great tyre.
You can pick them up for about £210 the pair from Oponeo.

 

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Jan 29, 2014

• #10

Pirelli Angel Gts get my vote.

 

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Firking

Joined Jul 2013

45 Posts | 0+

Stockport

• Jan 29, 2014

• #11

Dunlop roadsmarts just as good in the real world as sportsmarts and cheap to

 

colbro

Joined Aug 2013

56 Posts | 0+

gloucester/bromsgrove

• Jan 29, 2014

• #12

Just bought a pair of Pirelli diablo's £146

 

SlippySlappy

Joined Aug 2008

32 Posts | 1+

Chessington, UK

• Jan 30, 2014

• #13

I've been using Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3's and their predecessors for the last few years. Plenty of confidence in the corners, even with only a little warming up. Not the cheapest, but it's what I've found I'm happy with. Like the others say, it's all personal choice, and most rubber is good enough there days unless you're throwing it round a track on its side!

 

Markey

Joined Aug 2013

138 Posts | 6+

Swansea

• Jan 30, 2014

• #14

Guys"¦

I've just fitted a pair of Michelin Power Pure's and have blown me away to be honest"¦.

2CT & LTT technology (lightest tyre)

:big thumb from me but it's all about preference

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Jan 30, 2014

• #15

Pirelli Rosso II for me.
Tried Dunlops and Michey's,...i dont like the feel of them.A little too 'flighty' for me.The Pirelli's give me safe,predictable handling,...and thats the way I like it.

They dont last long though!:no

 

roy

Joined Mar 2013

180 Posts | 6+

lancashire United Kingdom

• Feb 1, 2014

• #16

PIRELLI angel st on mine ...love em.. had pr2 on before as keith said a bit unpredictable and bolloxed at 4kt .......5k on the angels and easy 1k left on the rear and front looks unworn..