GTS OWNERS CLUB

Jason · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: Mixing tyres

I've got Schwalbe weathermans on my gts, the rear has done just over 2k miles and needs replacing, the front still has loads of life in it. I don't really want to put another weatherman on the back but am hesitant to mix the tyres because of different rubber compounds, lots of people swear by the raceman, wondering if this combo would work until the front needs replaced?

harrysgame · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject:

I have the Sava still on the front and recently put a Avon on the rear, all seems good to me.

Maver · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

i had sava front and pilot rear for ages
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Jason · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

I've ordered another Schwalbe but this time gone for the power track tyre, supposed to be harder. I've gone for the 140 rear section, does this make that much difference compared to the standard 130/70/12?

scootermann · troop Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 27

Hi chaps

Just clocked 1700 miles on the original sava's. Just had it's 1st main service and the mechanic pointed out the rear is close to the limit. Steady riding style and mainly town riding but with the odd motorway blast. What sort of miles have you got from your's ? What do you recommend I put on ??

Cheers

smudger · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject:

Mine had a Pirelli GTS on the rear and Sava on the front when I got it, I then replaced the Pirelli with a Conti Twist and recently the Sava with a pilot sport, all with no consequence in terms of mixing and matching the tyres. I'll go for a 140 Michelin Pilot Sport on the rear next to 'upgear' the scoot a little and get a bit more top end.... Pilots are nice and sticky
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Steven Inglis · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

re scootermans 1700 + miles ,I got my GTS 250 on 1 / 7 / 08 and i`m sitting at 2400 miles with the original savas - just under 1000 miles of that was on M way to IOW, hopefully they`ll see me through till spring as i wont use the scoot too much over the winter. They are ok -but i wont replace them with other savas ,as we`re planning going to europe in early June i want to replace them with something hardwaring to hopefully see me right through next season
suggestions............please
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Maver · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

pilot sport on the rear will see you about 3000 to 3500miles, but nice and sticky
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scootermann · troop Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 27

Pilot sport it shall be - will this make an improvement to the gts wobble ?

Maver · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

get both wheels balanced Cool

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smudger · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject:

Balancing is defo the way forward...

The are a few dealers out there who say it's not necessary, I usually think this is because they don't have the machine...
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Sidewinder · Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Location: N yorks

Always used pilot sports on my Gt200 until last rear tyre change, when all i could get was a Bridgestone hoop, its lasted longer than the pilot, and feels ok handling wise. Dont know if it will be the same on a 250 with it having more torque??
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Pepy27 · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

2500 kilometers on my rear Sava and it's getting near the limit.

That really is crap, bloody hell, i manage to get at least 5/6000 miles from a rear tyre on my motorbikes.

AIRMECH · Inspector Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 260

The powertrack is as soft as shit, my boy does one on his Dragster in 1500 kms,Raceman only,you might find the 140 powertrack touches the casing,I run a 140 on my Rear Wheel but you must change the hugger,did you not check the dimensions on the Schwable site,they all have different overall dimensions,Powertrack is only good if it`s raining constantly,ie. in scotland Laughing

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yorkie · Sargeant Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 52

just had a new set of pirelli,s fitted.,gts24 on the rear/gts 23 ont front, ant half solved the wobble Very Happy