[KeepTheFeather]

Hi!

I'm looking to swap out my cbr 250r 2011 old tyres (S20 front hypersport and BT46 rear sport touring) with a couple S22's. Was wondering if anyone could testify on their durability and the adjacent riding style.

PS: I bought the cbr with the previously mentioned tyres so they were probably worn out already. With that being said for those wondering the rear has lasted me around 10.5K, I believe they were squared out due to a non stop 700Km highway trip because the sides of the tyre look like theyd still be good for another 8 or 9K, With the front probably still surviving another 3K km but extremely worn on the sides. Another issue ive had with the rear tyre is its showing a lot of cracks, and also the front seems to get worn HARD on the sides.

Thanks!

 

[DannoXYZ]

those are track tyres. You'll be lucky to get more than 5k out of them

 

[KeepTheFeather]

those are track tyres. You'll be lucky to get more than 5k out of them

Do you have experience with them? Most hypersports do last 5-6Km BUT from what ive read for hypersports the S22's have pretty good durability, most people saying they tend to last twice as much. My friend had them on an Mt06 and being an agressive rider he still got 10K km out of a rear S22 with the front still good for a couple thousand extra.

 

[KeepTheFeather]

I say this BUT ive heard of people only getting 8K, 5K, etc. Thats why id love to get whatever feedback that you guys have with them on a cbr 250r!

 

[DannoXYZ]

Guess it really depends upon what bike and how you use them. I do about 45-50 track-days/year for training; half on race Ninja 250 and half on CBR600RR street bike. I got less than 4Km out of S22 on my CBR600RR with about 50/50 track/street miles.

Set of Q3+ lasts entire year on Ninja 250. I'm going back to Shinko Verge on CBR600RR, just as sticky, but lasts twice as long. BT46s are next best I think. More street oriented and will get 20Kms. Dual-compound sticky sides still good enough for track use.

If you're able to overcome traction-limit of any tyre on streets, even Kenda touring tyres, you're going way, way too fast...

 

[KeepTheFeather]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Interesting, not too familiar with Shinko, definitely checking them out!

 

[jaggy22]

Guess it really depends upon what bike and how you use them. I do about 45-50 track-days/year for training; half on race Ninja 250 and half on CBR600RR street bike. I got less than 4Km out of S22 on my CBR600RR with about 50/50 track/street miles.

Set of Q3+ lasts entire year on Ninja 250. I'm going back to Shinko Verge on CBR600RR, just as sticky, but lasts twice as long. BT46s are next best I think. More street oriented and will get 20Kms. Dual-compound sticky sides still good enough for track use.

If you're able to overcome traction-limit of any tyre on streets, even Kenda touring tyres, you're going way, way too fast...

I have always been partial to the feel on the Q3s.

 

[Cbrgeoff]

Hi!

I'm looking to swap out my cbr 250r 2011 old tyres (S20 front hypersport and BT46 rear sport touring) with a couple S22's. Was wondering if anyone could testify on their durability and the adjacent riding style.

PS: I bought the cbr with the previously mentioned tyres so they were probably worn out already. With that being said for those wondering the rear has lasted me around 10.5K, I believe they were squared out due to a non stop 700Km highway trip because the sides of the tyre look like theyd still be good for another 8 or 9K, With the front probably still surviving another 3K km but extremely worn on the sides. Another issue ive had with the rear tyre is its showing a lot of cracks, and also the front seems to get worn HARD on the sides.

Thanks!

Hi mate got pirelli angel city on mine. Wear rate is good dry & wet grip excellent i use it for work everyday havent squared off but then I do like a corner or 2 lol. The michlin pilots wasn't too bad either.

 

[Tamir]

That what you need to know when buying a tire:
1. A soft tire will always have a better grip, and higher abrasion.
2. A soft tire is also always a "sticky" tire, it not only sticks to the track it also sticks to nails and glass, which means that on a public road you will have more punctures.
3. The "smart" tires combine a hard rubber compound in the center and a soft one on the sides walls, which prolongs the life of the tire.
4. The soft tires drain fluids with much lower efficiency, not to mention the smooth tires where there are no drainage grooves at all(at slick tire).
5. Hard tire Its grip is less good, it is cheaper, its lifespan is significantly higher, and it will have fewer punctures events.

6. All patents are expired, so there is less importance to their manufacturer/firm. Take the lowest bid, and just check that the dimensions fit the rim and license, and check the production date, the four digits * 0000 *. Do not buy a tire that has been on the shelf for more than one year.