SM 610 Rear Tire Suggestions?

Discussion in '610/630' started by dualie, Apr 8, 2013.

  1. bushwa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Hawk Gt
    I second the motion for the Bridgstone S20R. Available in the correct sizes. I've running them on my other bike, and like them enough to buy them again.
  2. Theo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Lombardy, Italy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    SM 610 I.E.
    Other Motorcycles:
    2001 YZ250
    Since 2013, I use my 610 only on tracks.
    I started, the last year, with a front ContiAttack SM and a rear 160 Michelin Power Pure 2CT:
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    this provided a great grip, considering the durability (more than 3k miles on the road with the previous one).
    I replaced it with a 150 ContiAttack SM, which I used the last Saturday for the first time. I chose the 150 because of my OEM rims. IMO with the Conti:
    -I can lean at least as much as I could with the the Michelin, or maybe more,
    -the bike is faster to lean and it's not slower to raise while exiting the corner,
    -it definitely gives a better feeling while sliding (but maybe the not so good feeling of the Michelin was caused also by its wear; I remember that when it was new it slided better),
    -it gives a better feeling of control in general.
    Maybe what I've written is due to suggestion (I really doubt it), but one thing is sure: some weeks ago my laptime record was 2:10; Sunday, with the new tyre, it became 2:07. I don't know whether it was the tyre or my skills improvement (I'm not a complete beginner, but neither a veteran), but three seconds are many and make me think that the Conti can't be less performant!
  3. speedydave Husqvarna

    Location:
    Hickory, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '08 610 SM
    Other Motorcycles:
    Thruxton
    I was thinking about the pilot road 3 or 4, but I went with a 160 dunlop Q3 for now. It is supposed to be a dual compound. I only have a few hundred street miles on it so far. I did notice a little bit of a gearing change by going with the wider tire. I think the gearing is better now.
    The Q3 is what was on my 625smc too. I was hard on them with no issues.